Hi, I’m Abbey.
I’ve spent years helping small nonprofits sharpen their strategies.
I’ve helped raise millions of dollars for the organizations I’ve partnered with and distilled their complex work into simple and moving stories. I collaborate with staff to make a big impact through small, thoughtful steps. I enjoy an ability to see the big picture as well as an affinity for details and to-do lists.
Outside of my work with nonprofits, I live with my husband and two children in Wallingford, Vermont. We have an ever-expanding vegetable garden that fills our freezer and cupboards for most of the year. I sometimes teach canning classes and sing with my vocal ensemble the Howling Hens. I read as many books as I can - some to myself, and many to my kids (if you’re a Goodreads user, you can see what I’m currently reading here). I like planning adventures big and small, many of which include the beautiful state I call home.
Help is here.
Let me take something off your plate:
“Abbey was quick to understand our mission and articulated it with care and skill throughout our range of communications. She also served as an excellent source of moral support to the Executive Director (myself) in the day-to-day juggle of small nonprofit realities! I can't say enough glowing things about Abbey and would highly recommend contracting with her for your nonprofit fundraising needs without reservation!”
Sarah Brown, Inclusive Arts Vermont
"We had many questions and needed to learn a lot. Abbey was patient and resourceful about answering us through every step."
Nonprofit Client
“Abbey brings a wealth of knowledge, innovation, and organization to her work with many different types of non-profits; always with her sunny, upbeat disposition. She’s a joy to work with!”
Charma Bonanno, Weston Playhouse Theatre Company
“I had the pleasure of working with Abbey Harlow during our busiest fundraising season. Abbey not only brought a high degree of professionalism to every task, but her diligence in understanding our clients’ specific needs and their unique organizational voices truly set her apart. She proactively tackled challenges and consistently delivered results promptly, which was a tremendous help amidst the seasonal rush. Her ability to adapt and create materials that resonated with each client’s target audiences was remarkable. I am immensely thankful for her support, and I look forward to working with her again in future!”
Aimée Lindenberger Founder & Chief Engagement Officer Refocus Fundraising
“Abbey expertly combines thoughtfulness, skill, and knowledge in her work, and perhaps most importantly, she brings an easy-going approach to collaboration. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Abbey and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.”
Emily Kirkel, ZERO Prostate Cancer
“Abbey possesses the rare combination of being both task oriented and creative/forward thinking. She has demonstrated time and time again an ability to get the job at hand accomplished efficiently and with the highest of standards while also problem solving to find creative ‘out-of-the-box’ solutions to difficult projects. Abbey brings a wealth of expertise to her work while also maintaining a very client-centered personal approach.”
Kevin Molloy, Spring Lake Ranch
“Abbey has been fantastic to work with - clear communication, openness, timely, and creative!”
Catherine Cusack, Green Mountain Farm to School
“Wow! You knocked it out of the park! I am so thrilled about this letter and the graphics. It is spot on.....one I can feel very proud to send out to our donor base and new prospects. With such a fantastic letter I am really going to advocate for a much larger mailing list than last year. ”
Lisa Martin, American Precision Museum
“Abbey has been such a joy to work with. Her expertise and wisdom are outstanding, and her patient and caring nature as well as her fun attitude are absolutely refreshing. We are deeply grateful for the impact she and her team have had on our organization.”
Martina Anderson, Vermont Association for Mental Health & Addiction Recovery/Recovery Vermont
“I have worked with Abbey on many projects over the past several years and it is always a pleasure. Abbey is both professional and personable and brings great vision and intelligence to her work. I am a photographer and she has done an excellent job clearly communicating the needs of her clients to me. She also fosters creativity and collaboration to maximize the results and options in ways that go above and beyond expectations.”
Ben DeFlorio, Photographer
“Abbey will be a wonderful partner for your development needs. She is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and precise. As an added bonus, she is also a delightful person! Her warmth is infused into all of her work, a particularly valuable quality for a development professional whose aim is to help your organization connect on a deeper level with your constituents. I loved my time working with Abbey!”
Anna Sutton, Spring Lake Ranch