“Our team was interested in exploring how we might effectively and responsibly leverage AI to support our work, and Hilo Consulting was instrumental in helping us map out a vision and plan. Joanna's highly tailored and thoughtful counsel helped us as we compared different tools, tested use cases, navigated ethical questions, and experimented with new technology. We're walking away from our partnership more confident and optimistic thanks to Joanna's expertise, guidance, and care.” 

“Joanna customized a grant writing training to our network’s needs, blending deep fundraising expertise with an understanding of our nonprofit partners’ unique contexts. She led with clarity and practical insight, offering creative, actionable strategies for stronger proposals, budgets, and fundraising approaches, including thoughtful ways to use AI. Attendees left with tangible tools and next steps to enhance their fundraising efforts right away.”

"Joanna's leadership skills and professionalism shine through as she effectively manages opportunities, communicates clearly, and ensures that deadlines are met. I highly recommend working with Hilo Consulting. Their services have greatly benefited our company, and I am confident they can do the same for others."

"Joanna is a conscientious, highly-skilled fundraising professional who always brings her A-game and positive attitude to our work and projects together. She helped provide a full suite of fundraising services for our small, environmental non-profit."

"Joanna is a wonderful team player and an Executive Director's dream consultant! She leads with kindness, compassion, positivity and a great sense of humor. She is incredibly respectful, calm, and very sensitive to team dynamics which has allowed her to effectively work with all of our local Guatemalan staff in Spanish as well as our international fundraising staff with ease and grace."

"We had a wonderful experience working with Joanna on grant writing and prospecting. She made what can often feel like a daunting process feel clear, manageable, and even enjoyable, which was such a gift for our team."

"Joanna has worked with IDS in various capacities, from being volunteer, to a project coordinator for projects in India, visiting and doing hands-on work in India, to being on IDS Board, and finally to provide her consulting services to grow the organization. We have been especially pleased with her consulting service which has allowed IDS to get us on track to connect with our donor base.”

"Joanna is an extremely passionate person who uses her abilities to create a more loving, equal and just world. She takes a learning-based approach to truly understand the ins and outs of an organization and match them with optimal funders. We are extremely grateful for her support and hope to continue to partner with her moving forward."

"Joanna from Hilo Consulting is amazing!  She found and secured the perfect grant from The Pollination Project to develop my social enterprise, Edén. Joanna was extremely professional and communicative with me throughout the grant process. She works quickly, reliably, and efficiently. She was an amazing asset to our project! I fully recommend Hilo Consulting."