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One-on-One Coaching

Learn to polish your printed or online words and you can improve your organization's programs, fundraising, and public relations -- and develop your own professional skillset!

Writing coaching is an excellent professional development tool -- for you or your staff. You can choose to work together for any period of time, from 1 hour to several months.You will:
 
 
Phone or in-person sessions accommodate your busy schedule - from anywhere!
 
 
Recent Client Comments:

"Through clear advice and great examples, you've taught me to direct my communications to a large public audience after my many years of writing academic papers. Your hints on cutting out unnecessary words in e-mail postings and presenting ideas clearly on fliers--the bulk of my writing work--have helped me develop more direct and effective messages in the nonprofit arena." - Martin Witte, Program Coordinator, BAIDO

"Dalya's individualized sessions were really helpful -- she was invested in improving my writing skills as much as I was. She identified my writing blocks and provided me with the appropriate tools to make my writing more concise, effective and fun to work on!" - J.Q., Administrative Assistant at a San Francisco-based nonprofit

"Thank you for a very productive session. I appreciate your detailed feedback and your very positive manner! I feel inspired!" - John Thomson, psychotherapist and aspiring writer

"Being from a non-profit background, Dalya understood my audience and was able to help me write effective cover letters that highlighted my strengths, skills, and experience." - S.S., Bay Area jobseeker

Coach: Dalya F. Massachi, M.A. is a widely published writer, consultant and progressive activist who appreciates the importance and complexity of social change work. For more than 15 years, her work with community organizations has focused on fund development and communications. She has written scores of successful grant proposals and marketing pieces; has authored a number of news articles and columns; and has contributed to five books on progressive social change. She has also co-produced several websites and radio productions. Since 2001 Dalya has taught writing techniques to over 700 workshop participants. She will soon publish "Writing to Make a Difference: 50 Tools & Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact."

From 2000-2004, Dalya served as Founding Director of the network of international development NGOs in the San Francisco Bay Area (BAIDO) -- and now sits on that Board. She has worked or studied in Central America, Africa, Israel, the U.K., and several regions of the U.S. In addition, she has extensive experience in the global women’s movement. Dalya holds an M.A. in Communication & International Development and a B.A. in International Studies. Read her full resume.

 

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Discount pre--paid coaching packages are now available!

* Get regular reminders and expert guidance to help you stay on track.
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* Be worry-free about payment at the time of service.
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Pre-pay now for 4 hours over the next 6 months - and get 10% off the regular price. That's a savings of $40!


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Contact: Dalya Massachi to arrange for a FREE consultation to discuss your needs and budget.