About Heleen Mills – Nonprofit Marketing & Fundraising Consultant

 

I’m Heleen Mills 👋🏽 a strategic communications and marketing specialist helping nonprofits grow their impact through smart, story-driven fundraising and brand strategy. With over 12 years of experience working across Africa and globally, I’ve supported purpose-led organisations to strengthen their visibility, connect with supporters, and raise millions in funding.

My work extends to eco lodges, and community-based tourism enterprises, developing strategies that grow revenue, attract global audiences, and share powerful stories that connect people to place and purpose.

My expertise includes:

  • Crafting compelling narratives that build trust and drive donor and guest engagement

  • Designing integrated marketing and fundraising campaigns that deliver measurable results

  • Equipping teams to communicate better from the ground up

  • Implementing marketing automation and donor journeys to streamline supporter engagement

I work closely with nonprofits to develop storytelling pipelines and launch campaigns that turn values into action. Whether you’re launching a capital appeal, building a donor retention strategy, or setting up a social enterprise like an eco-lodge, I'll help translate your mission into momentum.

I wholeheartedly believe in the power of strategic communication to drive meaningful change. It brings me so much joy to connect ideas with practical execution, seeing the ripple effect of well designed and executed campaigns and communication strategies.

 

What I Do

I help nonprofits and tourism enterprises design marketing and fundraising strategies that deliver. Whether you need help clarifying your brand, building donor journeys, or launching a campaign. I'm here to turn intention into action.

Core areas of focus:

  • Marketing & communications strategy

  • Digital fundraising campaigns

  • Social media & content planning

  • Donor communications & reporting

  • Team coaching & training

Who It’s For

I work with purpose-led organisations across the world. No matter your size or stage, I’ll meet you where you are. No ask is too small or too big.

You might be:

  • A nonprofit that needs to grow online donations

  • A team launching a capital or emergency appeal

  • Community-based tourism enterprises

  • A small comms department seeking strategy and structure

  • An organisation launching a social enterprise like an eco-lodge

  • A foundation or program needing donor reporting, visibility, or storytelling support

How I Work

I’m not a one-size-fits-all consultant. I work as a partner, not just a service provider, adapting to your goals, budget, and in-house capacity.

You can bring me in for:

  • A one-off campaign or report

  • A retained role across a quarter or year or longer

  • A strategy sprint or team training session

Let’s Work Together

Want to explore how I could support your next project?
Book a free 30-minute call or reach me at hello@heleenmills.com.

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