Writing to Make a Difference

Specialties

We help social changemakers build the capacity and confidence to use their writing to make a difference in the world! We specialize in helping individuals, nonprofits, and social enterprises boost their community impact through written materials that get real results.

Our expert services will help you:

— Boost your impact

— Engage more readers

— Save time & frustration

— Project professionalism

We offer:

1. Writing & Editing Coaching: Free yourself or your staff from old writing habits with supportive personal attention and expert feedback that fit your individual pace and style.

2. Document Editing and Tune-​Ups: Work with a seasoned professional writer and editor to highlight your unique voice and add a professional polish to your grant proposals, web content, strategic plans, reports, speeches, and more.

3. Public and Private Training: Take or host an interactive, practical writing or editing class that’s specific to your work — in person or online! Each offers lots of advice, hands-​on practice, and personalized feedback.

4. Keynote Speaking Engagements: Do you need an engaging speaker for an upcoming conference, meeting, or educational series? Book a professional writer to inspire your group on a variety of communication and leadership topics.

5. Book Management & Editing: Imagine a professionally edited book — with you as the author! Whatever stage you are at, a book coach and editor will help you meet your goals more effectively and efficiently.

History

Established in 1999.

Dalya Massachi opened her consultancy practice in 1999, which eventually became known as Writing to Make a Difference.

Meet the Business Owner

Dalya M.

Business Owner

Dalya Massachi inspires and equips social sector professionals to strategically use their writing to make a difference in their communities.

Since 2002, she has helped several thousand audience members improve their fundraising and outreach work. Her friendly, practical presentations share top techniques and insights drawn from her 20+ years of experience in the field.

Dalya is the award-​winning author of «Writing to Make a Difference: 25 Powerful Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact.» She is also a co-​author of the fundraising chapter in Do Good Well: Your Guide to Leadership, Action, and Social Innovation.

From 2000 – 2004, Dalya served as Founding Director of BAIDO (Bay Area International Development Organizations). She has worked and studied in Central America, Africa, Israel, the U.K., and several regions of the U.S.

Dalya now serves as the project manager, editor, and coach for many independent content marketers as they boost their visibility and market position.