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home base: Austin, TX

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faqs

Frequently asked questions

Here’s some clarity on commonly-asked Qs.

  • Like most experienced consultants and creatives, my pricing represents the value I provide. I charge for my expertise, not my time — So don’t work by an hourly rate.

    I’m happy to chat with you about meeting your donor comms needs with my Appeal-In-a-Day rate, project-based pricing, or long -term support for a monthly fee.

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  • Let’s get you scheduled for an Appeal-In-a-Day, a “Get It Done Day” at a fla-fee rate. That’s your best bet for time-sensitive needs

    Otherwise, rush jobs are rare and limited, depending on my availability. They may also require an additional rush fee.

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  • Pro design is so important to the success of your donor comms! When writing, I offer design recommendations and photo choices that support the copy. I don’t design, but I DO work closely with designers to make every piece shine.

    If you don’t have someone on staff or on contract, I’m glad to make a referral.

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  • “SARAH CEATES COPY THAT EVOKES EMOTION AND CONNECTS WITH DONORS, WHILE ALSO CAPTURING A CLIENT’S AUTHENTIC VOICE. SHE HAS THE UNIQUE ABILITY TO TRANSFORM EVEN DRY AND SPARSE MATERIAL INTO EMPOWERING APPEALS.”

    -Jade Nguyen Swanson, MESG Marketing

  • "SARAH IS NOT ONLY A TALENTED, EXPERIENCED WRITER WHO PRODUCES HIGH-QUALITY WORK, BUT ALSO A TRUE COLLABORATIVE PARTNER AND A JOY TO WORK WITH. SHE LISTENED TO OUR GOALS AND CONCERNS, TAILORED BEST PRACTICES AND STRATEGY TO OUR AUDIENCE AND CONTENT, ENGAGED CONSTRUCTIVELY WITH FEEDBACK, AND CRAFTED EFFECTIVE COPY THAT HAS HELPED GROW OUR FUNDRAISING."

    -Ariel Okamoto, Polaris

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