writing and storytelling for social impact

I’m Eva Meszaros and I have a passion for driving change through the written word.

Eva Meszaros, Founder and Principle of Ripple Effect Writing

As an award-winning editor, writer, and development communications professional, I work to create content that informs, educates, and inspires meaningful action for social impact. I have helped raise more than $27 million in grant funding, and I am committed to practicing community-centric fundraising and ethical storytelling. Need writing support? Let’s chat.

Services

  • Grant Writing

    Proposals, reports, and other cultivation and stewardship materials for institutional and individual donors

  • Donor Communications

    Case statements, pitch sheets, annual reports, newsletters, stories of impact, stakeholder profiles, and more

  • Strategic Support

    Tailored strategy to help prioritize opportunities and ensure donors see their values and goals in your work

Principles

  • Conscious language

    Words have real impact and the ability to open minds and hearts. I study and practice the use of words that lift individuals’ identities and experiences, in the ways they choose.

  • Ethical storytelling

    Stories matter. When captured and shared with care, they center our humanity and deepen our connections. I work to honor and amplify stories of impact with accuracy, authenticity, and respect.

  • Community-centric fundraising

    I work to follow the principles of Community Centric Fundraising, a philosophy grounded in equity and social justice that prioritizes community, interdependence, and mutual support.

  • "Eva is a highly skilled and effective writer and grants administrator. ... I would welcome any opportunity to work with her again.”

    Andrea Callan, Interim Co-Executive Director, Worker Justice Center of New York