Maureen McDonald is an independent consultant assisting nonprofits, businesses and individuals who seek solutions to strategic communications and fundraising challenges. She's a dynamic presenter whose unique perspective comes from her background in journalism and nonprofit leadership. As the Community Relations Director for the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, she oversaw all communications and fundraising for the organization. Before that, she worked in broadcast journalism, including several years as a producer at WMUR in Manchester, NH. Maureen is an effective communicator, ready for anything, with the ability to strategically look at the big picture while never overlooking the small details that are critical to success. She is most in her element when working for causes that she is passionate about, including projects that strengthen families and communities.