WHO
WE
ARE
ABOUT PROCOPIA CONSULTING
We are a woman-powered small business founded in Pittsburgh and working across the US and abroad. We focus on nonprofits, foundations, and start-ups to power their missions, clarify their visions and fund their futures. “Procopia” is a spin on a family name and roughly translates from Latin as “towards abundance.” That’s our intention for all of our clients – abundance in capacity and resources.
OUR CONSULTING TEAM
We tailor every project by working with collaborators with diverse skills and deep experience
Hannah Sherer
Managing Director, Grantwriting and Fund Development
Jake Seltman
Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives
Heather Maneval
Associate
Will Tolliver
Associate, Procopia
Ann Kirwan
Associate, Procopia
Susan Blackman
Associate, Procopia
Laura Saulle
Associate, Procopia
Crystal Sickles
Associate, Procopia
Rebecca Dick
Associate, Procopia
Barbara Wirth
Associate, Procopia
Marguerite Jarrett
Associate, Procopia
Sylvie Boisjoli
Associate, Procopia
Hannah Sherer
Managing Director, Grantwriting and Fund Development
Hannah Sherer is a Pittsburgh native who has worked with the city's nonprofit community for over 15 years. She is a graduate of Saint Francis University and is a certified grants professional from the Grant Professional Certification Institute. When she's not working, Hannah is with her three children and husband.
Jake Seltman
Managing Director, Strategic Initiatives
Jake Seltman is a Pittsburgh native who has spent his career in education and nonprofit leadership positions. His areas of expertise include fundraising, strategic planning, leadership development, and impact and evaluation. When he’s not working, Jake enjoys hiking, gardening, biking, and traveling with his family and friends.
Heather Maneval
Associate
Before joining Procopia, Heather held leadership positions with the York County History Center as the VP of Advancement and with YWCA York as the Chief Development Officer. She also managed the annual fund for the Shippensburg University Foundation. Heather serves as the board secretary for the AFP Central Pennsylvania Chapter and as a director for the Central Market Board in the City of York. She earned her M.A. from McGill University and her B.A. from Temple University.
Will Tolliver
Associate, Procopia
Will Tolliver Jr. is a Pittsburgh-based leader, innovator, and change-maker. Will is a PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion and his goal is to share his passion for the environment, education, and social justice with everyone he encounters.
Ann Kirwan
Associate, Procopia
Ann Kirwan partners with nonprofit organizations and foundations as they turn their ideas and aspirations into concrete proposals, plans and programs – and ultimately social impact. Her career has focused on designing, developing, and leading program, policy, and organizational strategies that foster health and well-being and educational equity for young children, families, and communities. After two decades in Chicago, she now resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and daughter.
Susan Blackman
Associate, Procopia
Susan Blackman is an accomplished non-profit management professional, informed by experience gained on both sides of the funding table—as both grant seeker and grantmaker. She is a mission-driven change agent and a curious, creative, and flexible problem-solver. She holds an M.B.A. in Nonprofit Management from University of Pittsburgh and a B.A. in Economics from McDaniel College.
Laura Saulle
Associate, Procopia
Laura Saulle is a Pittsburgh area native and graduate of Penn State University whose career has centered on creating more equitable communities by improving access to housing, education, and employment. Her professional background in public procurement helped her develop insight into how funders think, while her years as a program director at a small nonprofit made her adept at securing resources in a competitive environment. Laura loves collaborating with diverse stakeholders, designing and implementing new programs, and being challenged to apply her problem-solving skills in different environments.
Crystal Sickles
Associate, Procopia
Crystal has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She started her career working in program delivery, and has since transitioned to development, administration and communications. She holds an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh, and currently works there as Adjunct Faculty teaching Professional Writing and Grant Writing. She is passionate about nonprofits and thrives working in small groups, helping people and organizations achieve success.
Rebecca Dick
Associate, Procopia
Rebecca 's career in social-behavioral research led her to an advanced degree from Montana State University focusing on sexual and reproductive health. After returning to Pittsburgh, she joined Dr. Elizabeth Miller’s research team at Children’s Hospital of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, where her work on teenage cyber dating abuse was published in Pediatrics and was featured in local and national news media. Rebecca volunteers on the Board of Trustees for Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School and is a Deacon for her church.
Barbara Wirth
Associate, Procopia
Barbara holds a B.S. Degree in Home Economics with a concentration in Child and Family Services from Mansfield University. She brings over 30 years of work experience in various human services environments and over fifteen years of grant writing experience.
Marguerite Jarrett
Associate, Procopia
After a career of more than twenty years in marketing communications at some of the world’s largest advertising and public relations agencies in New York and Chicago, respectively, Marguerite moved back to her native Pittsburgh to begin work with local nonprofits, focusing on cultural enrichment and regional revitalization. She led a cultural collaborative of more than forty nonprofits in Pittsburgh and served as the director of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Marguerite is a graduate of the University of Vermont and began her career in Washington, D.C. working in the office of the late Senator John Heinz.
Sylvie Boisjoli
Associate, Procopia
Sylvie Boisjoli leads client engagement for grant writing and prospect research projects and supports strategic planning initiatives. She loves working with nonprofit clients to find grants that meet their needs and to write winning proposals. Based in Montreal, Sylvie has an MA in Art History from McGill University and works with clients across North America to secure funding for capacity building, planning, and project implementation from local, state, and national funders.
OUR SERVICES
Procopia is a full-service nonprofit consulting firm. We also partner with social enterprises, social businesses, and in some cases, traditional businesses to encourage thoughtful growth, smart strategy, and healthy organizational culture. We are a dynamic team with a can-do, problem-solving attitude. Chances are whatever your organization is facing, we’ve worked on a similar issue before.
Find out about our services below.
Prospect Research
With decades of experience and a subscription to funder databases such as the Foundation Directory, we work efficiently to identify potential funding prospects for your programming, general operating, or capital needs.
Grant Strategy and Writing
Strategic Planning and Special Projects
Fund Development
CLIENTS
We love our clients. These are just a few of our recent engagements.
CONTACT US
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