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How I Can Help Your Nonprofit Thrive

Unlock your nonprofit’s potential with me, Bettina Carey—publisher, editor, and owner of Seattle Means Business, and a seasoned director and project manager dedicated to driving meaningful impact. With expertise in fundraising, memberships, marketing, and strategic partnerships, I help nonprofits amplify their influence and achieve lasting success. Let’s reshape your organization’s future with a results-driven approach that strengthens your mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

How I Can Help Your Nonprofit Thrive

1. Strategic Fund Development

      •   Expertise: 30+ years of experience crafting and executing high-impact fundraising strategies.

      •   Action: I’ll lead collaborative efforts to secure major sponsorships and diversify revenue streams.

2. Grant Oversight & Project Management

      •   Expertise: Proven track record in managing grants with precision and accountability.

      •   Action: I’ll oversee budgeting, reporting, and implementation to maximize program success.

3. Sponsorship & Partnership Development

      •   Expertise: Strong network and sponsorship acumen to enhance co-branded campaigns.

      •   Action: I’ll forge strategic partnerships to elevate your nonprofit’s visibility and funding potential.

4. Member Engagement & Communications

      •   Expertise: Compelling storytelling and marketing to grow and engage your membership base.

      •   Action: I’ll develop strategic communications that align members with your mission and goals.

5. Nonprofit Leadership & Sector Expertise

      •   Expertise: Decades of experience working with nonprofits, from boardrooms to grassroots initiatives.

      •   Action: I’ll collaborate with your stakeholders to craft informed, holistic strategies for sustainable impact.

Let’s connect and chart a course to elevate your nonprofit’s reach, sustainability, and impact.

Call today!

206-349-4297

Testimonials

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION for BETTINA CAREY

It’s with great pride and honor that I put my name with Bettina Carey as a reference and offer my recommendation. I have had the great please of working with, working for and working at Bettina’s side on my projects over the last 5 years. And I can honestly say that in each and every instance I was impressed, grateful and felt the impact of her talent and vision.

Our work in forming the Cascade Golfer / Duke’s Seafood Golf Scholarship was a testament to her vision giving heart. This is now in its 4th year and dozens of youths have benefitted as a result in the part she played in bringing this to life. 

As the local producer of the James Beard Taste America in Seattle for 7 years now, I have watched Bettina become a true stalwart in this event series. Her impacts are wide and deep as we appointed her as a Co-Chairperson for 3 years running. Her philanthropic work, marketing savvy and networking in the culinary and entertainment worlds all come together in her work on James Beard Seattle. I am always astounded to see her newest ideas and efforts. 

I have also worked with her on the Seattle Golf Show as a sponsor, collaborated on media campaigns, video projects, watched her launch culinary careers, raise professional profiles and build alliances – like no one else.

Mostly, I am honored to call her a friend and peer. I recommend her for any project or opportunity she feels she’s qualified for. Her focus and professionalism will bring success to anything she’s associated with.  Don’t miss a chance to have this incredible woman become involved with your enterprise.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I give her my highest recommendation.

DICK STEPHENS, CEO
Varsity Communications, Inc.
stephens@varsitycommunications.com
206-484-5284

To Whom It May Concern,

I am proud to recognize the extraordinary volunteer contributions of Bettina Carey to the American Lake Veterans Golf Course.

Bettina’s involvement began as the direct result of Kyle Murray’s generous support of the course through Murray’s Collision Group. What started as a single act of corporate generosity quickly evolved into something far greater. Inspired by that initial contribution, Bettina stepped forward and offered her professional expertise — and that decision has transformed our trajectory.

From the outset, Bettina brought vision. Her idea to create and program a donor recognition initiative naming Murray’s Collision Group as our first major supporter helped formalize and elevate our fundraising efforts. Since that time, the course has raised approximately $40,000 directly connected to this new energy and structure.

Her volunteer leadership extends far beyond a single campaign. Bettina provides ongoing marketing strategy, public relations, social media management, website oversight, and general consulting — all in a volunteer capacity. Under her guidance:

   •   Annual revenue has grown from under $800,000 to approximately $1.2 million.

   •   Website traffic has increased to 2,000+ views per month, dramatically improving our visibility and donor engagement.

   •   Our digital presence is being modernized, with a complete website overhaul now in her trusted hands.

   •   She is currently leading fundraising efforts to replace a critical $50,000 piece of equipment essential to maintaining course operations safely and efficiently.

Simply put, Bettina is helping bring the American Lake Veterans Golf Course into the 21st century.

Equally important is the spirit in which she serves. Her involvement is not transactional — it is relational. Kyle Murray’s generous springboard of support opened the door, but Bettina’s commitment, expertise, and belief in our mission have expanded that initial gift into sustainable growth and long-term opportunity far beyond what anyone imagined.

Her volunteerism reflects both professional excellence and genuine care for the veterans we serve. We are deeply grateful for her leadership, creativity, and dedication.

Sincerely,

Sam Williams

American Lake Veterans Golf Course