About Us
A full-service fundraising consulting firm, Wordhorse Strategies, LLC provides a variety of writing and fundraising-based services, including proposal writing, development planning, prospect identification, institutional messaging, donor communications, major gift strategy, case development, campaign planning and implementation, and planned giving. Wordhorse’s staff can also assist with branding, graphic design, storytelling, and database management, all from a fundraising perspective. Lastly, we also offer training workshops and retreats designed to inspire board, staff, and key stakeholders to embrace a culture of philanthropy and work side by side to achieve fundraising goals.
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William Belcher
William (Bill) Belcher, President and Founder, is an award-winning and critically acclaimed writer, as well as a teacher, speaker, and accomplished development professional. During his 21 years in the field, he has raised more than $100 million for the arts, humanities, and higher education.
Prior to founding Wordhorse Strategies, Bill served as the Director of Development at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA); Director of External Affairs at The Hyde Collection; and Senior Director of Corporate, Government, and Foundation Relations at The Sage Colleges. Bill has served on several boards, including the world-renowned Caffe Lena (Saratoga Springs, NY) and the Hubbard Hall Center of Arts and Education (Cambridge, NY).