Ann-Laura has worked in nonprofit development and communications for 20 years. Her unique skill set – including writing, graphic design, and technology – has played a major role in her success in these areas. Ann-Laura graduated cum laude with a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design and then worked as a freelance commercial artist for several years. Her cover illustration for “Georgia Voices: Vol. 1” was recognized in the 1994 PRINT Regional Annual. In 1995, a career-shift brought her to the nonprofit and arts administration world. A member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals, Ann-Laura has been a certified fundraising executive through CFRE International since 2006.

Go out and Be Monsterful today!

Monsterful  is an obsolete word that really needs to be brought back into popular use. The Dictionary of Buckish Slang, University Wit, and Pickpocket Eloquence* (pub. 1785), defines Monsterful as something that is Extraordinary & Wonderful. And that is the essence of our purpose – to help nonprofits and the people who work at them to Be Monsterful.

*The original dictionary compiled by Captain Francis Grose was updated in 1811 by “members of the Whip Club” including someone called “Hell-Fire Dick.” If that doesn’t put you on notice that there’s some interesting reading to be had, I don’t know what will. You can get the later version of this delightful tome for free here.