J Miller Consulting

Creative, efficient communication and problem-solving for nonprofits and small businesses. Streamlining systems so you can focus on your purpose.

Joanna Miller

Joanna is a writer, speaker, fundraiser, and marketer with 15 years of experience in nonprofits, government, and tech. In addition to running a successful wedding-industry small business, she leverages her expertise to help mission-driven organizations across the DC metro area raise funds and awareness. A Maryland native and millennial, she values transparency, community, and equity.

A project and people manager, Joanna has advised nonprofit and technology teams on data-driven strategies to improve outcomes—including work tied to $59 million in COVID-19 relief efforts in Montgomery County. She has managed teams of five to twelve, donor/ clients portfolios of 75 to 200, and increased fundraising by anywhere from 20-100% at nonprofits across Maryland. Career highlights include testifying before the Maryland State House and Senate, stewarding tens of millions of dollars in client portfolios and funds, contributing to record-breaking capital campaigns at multiple nonprofits, and helping prevent 9,000 DC-area families from experiencing homelessness.

How I Help

Marketing & Communications Strategy – Campaign planning, content calendars, and messaging.
CRM & Data Systems – Setup, cleanup, and automation in tools like Neon, Mailchimp, and HoneyBook.
Fundraising & Donor Relations – Appeals, stewardship, grant support, and collateral.
Project Management – Workflow design, milestones, and cross-team alignment.
Operations & Administration – SOPs, scheduling, internal comms, and day-to-day execution.

Who I've Helped

Rock Creek Foundation – Operations, marketing, and government relations for a nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities.

Montgomery County Government – 2021 COVID-19 relief project management: led a team of 12 to process rent-relief applications.

Round House Theatre – Fundraising to close the $14M Full Circle Campaign, funding a full renovation and new program support.

University of Michigan – Laid groundwork for the $1B Victors for Michigan campaign, including $100M for the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

WealthEngine – Customer success for a donor-research/data company serving hundreds of nonprofits nationwide.

Pricing

Purchase time in 20-hour blocks at $100/hour, or scope flat-fee projects. Explore packages to find the best fit:

Starter Systems Audit (10 hours) – Identify operational gaps and opportunities with a prioritized action plan.

Monthly Support (20 hours) – Ongoing systems, admin, or marketing execution with monthly goals and reporting.

Project-Based Consulting – Flat-fee engagements such as CRM migrations, campaign launches, or event planning.