Editing for Nonprofits

Why is nonprofit storytelling all the rage?

Because stories work.

Stories lay the foundation for a deep relationship with donors, supporters, volunteers, and even the people who benefit from your services.

But many nonprofits and social businesses get lost in how to make their stories compelling so that they have an effect on an audience.

That’s where my editing services come in.

For nonprofits, I can edit any piece of content, from your web pages to your annual report, to:

Hone your brand story.
Use dramatic principles to boost the emotional impact of your stories.
Organize and structure your stories so that they align with your brand and convey a consistent message.
Dig to figure out if stories aren’t your problem and when some other aspect of your brand isn’t working.

Editing packages

“One-act” editing: An hour-long consulting call. After a preliminary review, I edit one piece of content for a quick win.
“Three-act” editing: A three-part editing package over several weeks or even months. After a full analysis of your nonprofit content, branding and marketing, I create an in-depth style guide to speed up your content output and improve your messaging.
“Director’s cut” editing: A very hands-on service. With a retainer, I take on a lot of your day-to-day editing, such as website content, email marketing, ebooks, social media posts and profiles, and even sales letters or emails.

My guarantees

Get a free 15-minute consultation before making any commitment.
100% satisfaction guaranteed or you don’t pay a cent.

Let’s work together to create content that drives your mission.

Contact me now

Frank McIlwee, Writer
Amy is the complete professional. As well as offering a comprehensive analysis of the current draft of my thriller she has also helped me develop a plan for the next phase. She has brought energy and extensive expertise to the collaboration. She has highlighted those areas of the manuscript in need of improvement as well as offering encouragement in relation to its strengths. I look forward to our continuing collaboration and know that she will push me hard. Excellent!
Josh Dallaire, Writer
Amy is a very thoughtful editor. She outlined the problems with the current phase of my manuscript and provided me with the tools necessary for the next phase and beyond. Her patience with my manuscript was nothing short of outstanding. Even for someone new like me she is very approachable and works quickly to get to the point. It was an honour to work with her.
Duncan Simpson

Amy edited the first two books in my 'Dark Horizon' thriller series. As a new writer, choosing the right editor for your manuscript can be a daunting process. But with Amy, it was clear from the start I had not only found an eminently qualified professional, but an ally in making my work as good as it could be. Through her diligent work, both my manuscripts were significantly improved and tightened. Very skilled at the technical heavy lifting of copy editing, Amy also gives an expert eye across the big-picture view of a story--and has a genuine understanding of the genre. She has become a trusted copilot. Skilled, responsive, honest and always professional.

And finally, she is just a nice person to do business with. Yes, choosing an editor is a difficult process. I was lucky to choose Amy.
Camp JamisonNonprofit Camp For Inner-City Kids
Amy went above and beyond for this job. She was thorough in her prior research and made sure she understood exactly what I needed out of the product. The products were fantastic she put a lot of thought into the documents. She also put comments along with the drafts to explain her thinking and offer additional suggestions. I'd hire Amy again in an instant and would recommend her to everyone else as well!
Marine GroulxFormer Publications Coordinator at Centraide of Greater Montreal
It’s such a pleasure working with Amy. She really gets what nonprofit communications professionals have to deal with every day. I highly recommend her!
Christopher DowningAuthor of the Memoir Van Gogh in Peppers
I knew in my gut that I had a strong book, so putting my manuscript into Amy's hands was a major step toward making it great. With a quick turnaround, she applied aspects of structure, motif, and character development to my re-write, aspects crucial to being taken seriously as a writer. Not to mention the 800+ grammar and syntax surprises she wrangled out of it. Most of my reviews mention that my book is well-written or well-crafted, and I owe much of that to Amy's skills as an editor.
Lea ElliottPrincipal at Naturehood, Environmental Solutions Consultant, Author of Work Like Nature
I'm so glad I hired Amy. Her editing improved both the overall structure and the little details in my manuscript. She added clarity, punch and focus to my book without losing my writing style. Amy's thorough, direct and caring feedback were essential to producing a final product that I'm proud of.
Andrew ArgyleCrime Author
Amy Butcher edited my first crime novel, 'The Dreams that Make Us', and I could not have dreamt of a better editor. She was fantastic. Her calm, positive, efficient and encouraging support and approach was just what was needed. I welcomed her honest opinions and sound advice as she threw herself into the project going beyond the call of duty. However there was a downside. Despite being an English lawyer, I realised on reading Amy's edits just how poor my English actually was!