I help mission-driven organizations build trusted brands, grow audiences, solve operational challenges, and find sustainable revenue.

I've spent 20+ years building audiences and revenue in publishing, nonprofit, and wellness spaces. That includes magazines, national nonprofits, a statewide newsroom, and a Main Street group fitness studio that survived the pandemic and a catastrophic flood. Most recently I was CEO of VTDigger, Vermont's statewide nonprofit newsroom, where I led a team of 30 serving more than 500,000 monthly readers and 9,000 contributing members. In 2026, VTDigger was named a Distinguished News Site by the New England Newspaper & Press Association for work under my leadership, and shortly after my tenure, LION Publishers named VTDigger one of just 11 (out of 440) audited newsrooms to earn its highest "Sustaining" designation.

For nonprofit, media, and other mission-driven organizations, I can help with CRO, CMO, and COO function areas, including the following:

• CRO: Fundraising and earned revenue strategy, sponsorship and underwriting program design, membership program growth, grant writing and reporting
• CMO: Communications and earned media, editorial strategy, marketing (digital and print advertising, social media advertising), website design, newsletter strategy, annual reports and impact reports
• COO: Organizational design, developing an AI policy for your nonprofit, recruitment and onboarding processes, impact tracking and KPI dashboards

Right now I'm doing two things: consulting and talking with teams about fractional and full-time roles where I can make a meaningful difference in advancing their mission. I'm available for short- and medium-term consulting engagements beginning Autumn 2026.

To get in touch, send a note to mail@skybarsch.com.