Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
We think of Bill as our secret weapon when it comes to communications and messaging. He is a careful listener, a gifted writer, and a thoughtful editor who helps us up our game and move people to understanding and action. Bill quickly learns new program concepts and gets to the heart of an issue, asks the right questions, then captures it beautifully. We consider ourselves lucky to have him as a reliable and ongoing partner.
-Cathy Cha, President and CEO
Movement Advancement Project
Bill Woodwell is an exceptional writer, and is particularly adept at taking complicated and dense content and making it easy to read and accessible. He also understands the importance of narrative and framing and is a valuable thought partner in figuring out how to best communicate and tell a story—whether it’s a one-page press release or a short organizational elevator speech for donors or a long-form report for policymakers.
-Ineke Mushovic, Former Executive Director
Change Consulting, LLC
Bill has been a wonderful partner in supporting our clients' visions and missions for advancing justice and equity. He brings complex ideas to life and is able to distill difficult topics into writing that is compelling and draws people in. In addition to his writing abilities, he is a true professional and a delight to work with.
-Bilen Mesfin Packwood, Founder and Principal
The California Wellness Foundation
Bill is an excellent partner to our public affairs team as we work to spotlight and move action on issues like reducing gun violence and increasing health care access. From executive communications support to on-the-ground interviewing and storytelling, Bill makes our work stronger, more resonant and more effective.
-Richard Tate, President and CEO
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Bill has now worked with GEO for well over a decade, and many of the GEO publications most valued by our members have benefited from his contributions. Whether interviewing, writing or editing, Bill draws on his extensive background in philanthropy/the nonprofit sector and his editorial skill to synthesize the key messages that will help readers understand and be moved to action.
-Meghan Duffy, Executive Vice President
Community Wealth Partners
Bill has extensive knowledge of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors and the issues that are top-of-mind for these audiences. He is a wonderful thought partner who will help you hone in on the key ideas and most important messages to convey, and his writing is clear, compelling and concise.
-Lori Bartczak, Associate Vice President