About Us
Who Are We
LemonSkies approaches every client and every project through the lens of empathy: what would we do if we were in your shoes making decisions for your organization?
What We do
We help nonprofits solve problems and proactively identify new opportunities, whether it is content strategy, case for support messaging, fundraising or communications campaigns planning.
Who We Helped
Our clients have included the ALS Association, Eurasia Group Foundation, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Special Olympics, YMCA of Metro Denver, and others.
Meet The Team
Smart strategy and creative ideas to help good causes. That has been the driving force behind Olga’s work in the nonprofit sector. After nearly two decades working with some of the most inspiring and transformative causes, including American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, the Smithsonian Institution, and Special Olympics, Olga founded LemonSkies to channel her passion of advancing social good. Olga is a frequent contributor to nonprofit industry publications and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for BRAWS, an organization dedicated to bringing dignity and empowerment to women and girls. Olga holds an M.S. in Marketing Communications from Johns Hopkins University’s Carey Business School.
“The best part of working with mission-driven organizations are the people who run them. I love helping teams achieve their funding and program goals. There is a perfect saying in the theatre world, ‘There are no small parts, only small actors’ that encapsulates my philosophy – every job matters and every person behind it should be supported.”
Ashley started her career in economic development focusing on the non-profit sector in Denver and Seattle. Life took her to California where she has focused on event driven fundraisers. She has honed her skills while running auctions, galas, charity walks and the fundraising campaigns behind them. She has experience managing staff, volunteers, and Boards for nonprofits in health, government, community organizations and education. When not working, she is either reading a book, taking a hike, or enjoying the sunshine with her family in the San Francisco Bay area.
As a Senior Strategist with LemonSkies, Ryan brings over 15 years of experience in brand management, crisis communications, social media strategy, celebrity engagement and more. Ryan launched the global social media presence of @SpecialOlympics and developed strategies to grow the brand to over 1 million followers. He has executed marketing strategies across North America, in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. As a recovering journalist, Ryan is a storyteller at heart. Ryan holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. where he continues to live today with his wife and two daughters.
“I’m so lucky to be able to use my writing skills to improve society and help great organizations achieve their goals. One of my favorite sayings in fundraising is, ‘It’s not about the money; it’s about the cause.’ I try to keep that perspective at the forefront every time I craft a proposal so that every project strengthens the organization’s image, brand, and overall strength.”
Jenelle Montoya is a seasoned nonprofit professional with 15+ years of grant-writing and development experience under her belt. She has written winning proposals for organizations focused on human services, higher education, music education and animal welfare, including federal, state and local government grants and private and corporate foundation grants. Jenelle is a proud dog, cat and plant mom at her home in Bloomington, MN. She’s an avid do-it-yourselfer and enjoys challenging home improvement projects – the tougher, the better! Ask her about plumbing, electrical, concrete work, flooring, trim, landscaping, gardening…you name it, she’s probably done it.
Sally Powers is a Senior Strategist with LemonSkies, a friend to good causes, and a former editor/writer at award-winning magazines. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Iowa. Sally’s passion for working with non-profits stems from her own experience as a committed volunteer with organizations dedicated to cardiovascular health. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Heart Foundation and on committees for the American Heart Association.
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