Work With Marci

Building organizations. Telling stories. Nourishing people and communities. Creating lasting impact.

For more than 20 years, I have helped nonprofits, businesses, and communities grow through leadership, strategic partnerships, fundraising, communications, writing, and innovative programs rooted in the belief that food has the power to connect, nourish, heal, and transform lives.

Nonprofit Consulting & Strategic Support

Drawing on decades of experience as a nonprofit founder, executive director, fundraiser, and program developer, I work with organizations seeking support in growth, sustainability, and community impact.

Services include:

• Fundraising strategy and grant development and writing
• Donor engagement and stewardship
• Strategic planning and organizational growth
• Board and program development and evaluation
• Community partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Communications and storytelling

Writing & Communications

Stories have the power to inspire action, strengthen communities, and move people toward a shared purpose.

As a writer, editor, columnist, and communications professional, I help organizations and individuals communicate their mission, impact, and ideas with clarity and authenticity.

Services include:

• Articles and thought leadership
• Grant narratives and donor communications
• Speeches and presentations
• Strategic storytelling
• Editorial and media projects
• Content development and messaging

Speaking & The Power of Food

Marci offers keynote presentations, seminars, workshops, and community conversations exploring the intersection of food, health, resilience, leadership, and community.

Drawing on her background in psychology, nutrition, nonprofit leadership, and personal experience, she brings together science, storytelling, and practical insights in a way that is both meaningful and accessible.

Available for:

• Conferences and events
• Community organizations
• Schools and universities
• Healthcare and wellness programs
• Corporate groups

Media & The Power of Food Podcast

Through her writing, editorial work, and upcoming Power of Food Podcast, Marci explores the connection between food, health, resilience, community, and the human experience.

The Power of Food Podcast brings together chefs, farmers, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and changemakers for conversations about nourishment, purpose, healing, and creating impact.

Through stories, science, and lived experience, the podcast examines the many ways food has the power to nourish, connect, heal, and inspire.

The Power of Food Experiences

Marci occasionally offers a limited number of culinary experiences, retreats, private dinners, and special events designed to bring people together through food, conversation, and community.

Rooted in seasonal ingredients, local sourcing, and wellness-focused cooking, these experiences celebrate the simple power of sharing a meal and creating meaningful connections around the table.

Available for:

• Private dinners
• Retreats and wellness experiences
• Special events and celebrations
• Small gatherings and entertaining

The Power of Food

The Power of Food is a platform exploring the connection between food, health, resilience, and community.

Through consulting, writing, speaking, media, and food experiences, Marci shares what she has learned from more than three decades of exploring how food can nourish people, strengthen communities, and support meaningful change.

Building organizations. Telling stories. Nourishing people and communities. Creating lasting impact.