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

Trusted by

  • Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
  • Clean Water Fund Massachusetts
  • DoSomething.org
  • Environmental Advocates New York
  • Foster Advocates
  • New Classrooms
  • Owámniyomni Okhódayapi
  • Pact Collective
  • Tamarack Recovery Centre
  • Urban School Food Alliance
  • Wildflower Schools
  • Worker Justice Center of New York
  • Write Around Portland

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 super star when it comes to crafting sticky narratives that captures people’s attention in a way that communicates key messages that motivates people to act. I look forward to collaborating again.”

    Ronda Zakocs, Founder & Principal, Insight for Action

  • "Eva helped FoodCorps find our voice. She taught us how to share the story of a complex organization in a clear and succinct narrative. She identified the stories and data that brought our work to life. And she did it all with a joyful energy and a daily commitment to integrity and ethical storytelling."

    Curt Ellis, Co-founder & CEO, FoodCorps

  • "Eva is a highly skilled and effective writer and grants administrator. She is thoughtful and strategic in her approach, providing well-researched narratives and a close attention to detail. I would welcome any opportunity to work with her again.”

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

  • “Eva's experience, attention to detail, and project management were a huge benefit to our team. She was able to dive in with efficiency and clear communication to oversee grants from start to finish. Her writing is beautiful, clear, and always infused with fresh insights. She's truly delightful to work with and I look forward to collaborating on future projects with her!”

    Allison Welch, Partner, Wildflower Schools