Lake & Sky Ltd.

09/11/2026

You don't always need a full-time hire. You don't need a $15K/month agency retainer either.

What most organizations actually need is a senior fractional executive who already knows how to build a brand, run a website, and tell your story well. That's fractional consulting, and it's the model Lake & Sky is built around.

You get a senior consultant, fundraiser, and/or strategist directly on your project. No account managers. No junior staff learning on your dime. No team you're paying for that you don't need.

If your org is doing important work that nobody knows about, let's talk about what a few hours a week of the right expertise could do.

Learn more about us: https://www.lakeandskyltd.com/

09/01/2026

Meet the powerhouses behind Lake & Sky.

Building something meaningful takes more than one person, and more than one skill set. It takes a village of people who genuinely care about doing the work right.

We are beyond proud of the team we've built. Sean Shapiro, our Co-Founder, has spent more than 20 years helping organizations tell better stories, from leading a creative department producing 1,400+ projects a year to rebuilding United Way's website and running digital campaigns that moved real numbers.

Christine Cirigliano brings vision and structure to every brand she touches, from KeyBank to boutique local businesses.

Matt Brower brings over twenty years of experience helping organizations turn ambitious ideas into sustainable growth, with a systems-first mindset that spans entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, and operations across industries.

Michelle R. Bosau, a fundraising veteran with 25+ years of experience, knows how to turn a mission into a movement and a vision into a well-funded, thriving reality.

Every one of these people brings decades of real expertise and, more importantly, a genuine love for the work.

We cannot wait to put this team to work for your business or organization. If you are ready to grow, tell your story, or build something that lasts, we would love to be part of that journey with you.

Let's build something great together.
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08/19/2026

Building a successful business is never a straight line. Between managing daily operations, inspiring a team, and keeping sales moving, it is all too easy for a clear strategic vision to get lost in the noise of everyday ex*****on.

That is why we are so incredibly proud to highlight Matt Brower and the deep, multi-industry experience he brings to our ecosystem.

For over twenty years, Matt has been helping organizations turn ambitious ideas into sustainable growth. His career spans every side of the business equation—serving as an entrepreneur, agency founder, nonprofit leader, sales executive, and operating partner across industrial manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, professional services, and beyond. From his early days directing youth programs and regional operations with BBYO to spending more than 15 years at the helm of Hey Now!, Matt has mastered the art of bridging creative thinking with real-world business ex*****on.

Today, as Partner and Director of Sales & Marketing for Bilz USA, Matt continues to do what he does best: align strategy, sales, marketing, and leadership around a unified goal. He sits right at the intersection of brand development, operational systems, and team growth—helping startups, family-owned businesses, and established companies alike create clarity and scale with confidence.

What we love most about Matt is his holistic, systems-first mindset. He knows that the strongest companies aren't built on isolated tactics, but on aligned leadership, clear processes, and empowered people working together toward a common vision.

Having Matt’s strategic mind and operational grit in our corner means our community has access to a proven growth partner who truly knows what it takes to scale an organization from the inside out.

We are so grateful to have Matt's leadership and vision woven into the work we do. Welcome to the family, Matt!

08/11/2026

Numbers tell people what you do.

Video makes them feel it.

There is nothing more powerful for a mission-driven organization than a well-told story on camera. A client whose life changed. A community that came together. A program that worked.

At Lake & Sky, with our partner Ultimo Media , we produce video content that captures the real human impact behind your work and turns it into something donors, partners, and community members actually want to watch and share.

If you've been wanting to tell your story on video but haven't known where to start, that's exactly what we're here for.

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07/27/2026

The ask is only as strong as the story behind it.

We work with nonprofits and foundations to build fundraising campaigns that don't just reach donors; they move them. The kind of campaigns where someone reads your appeal and actually feels compelled to act.

That takes the right message, the right visuals, the right timing, and an understanding of what your donors actually care about.

We bring all of that to the table so your team can focus on the relationships while we help make sure the content is doing its job.

Year-end campaigns. Capital campaigns. Donor stewardship. We've got you.

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07/23/2026

We're not interested in being a vendor.

We want to be the partner your organization has been looking for.
At Lake & Sky, that means we take time to actually understand your mission, your community, and your goals before we ever pitch a solution. It means we're honest with you about what will work and what won't. And it means we measure our success by yours.

If you're a nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization in Northeast Ohio and you're ready to think bigger about your brand, your marketing, or your storytelling, we'd love to have that conversation.

No pressure. Just a real conversation about what you're building and how we might be able to help.

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07/16/2026

Every nonprofit starts with a beautiful "why." But keeping that why alive and growing takes real resources, real structure, and a real understanding of people. Connecting generous hearts to meaningful causes is its own kind of art, part strategy, part heart.

That's the magic Michelle R. Bosau brings, and it's why we're so proud to welcome her into our world.

Michelle is a fundraising and nonprofit management veteran with more than 25 years of experience turning big community visions into sustained, well-funded realities. She's led organizations and guided teams of every size and budget with a steady hand and a clear sense of direction.

What we love most about Michelle is how she thinks about this work. She's never believed fundraising success comes from transactions. It comes from:

-Really understanding the people who already support you
-Storytelling that actually touches someone
-Relationships built with patience and care, over time

That approach has led her teams to double their individual donor base, land historic first-time $1M+ grants from foundations and corporations, and lift year-over-year donor retention by 80%.

Her resume tells the story too: leadership roles at three United Ways, including United Way of Greater Cleveland, Michigan Director of Philanthropy for the American Cancer Society, and corporate and foundation relations work at Oakland University and Rails to Trails Conservancy nationally.

Beyond the fieldwork, Michelle is a natural teacher. She holds a Master's in Marketing Communication and a Post-Graduate MBA Certificate in Entrepreneurship, has taught university communications courses, and regularly leads marketing seminars for nonprofit leaders. She's also a proud Leadership Detroit alumna and held her CFRE credential from 2010 to 2026.

Having Michelle in our corner means our clients and partners get access to someone who genuinely knows how to help organizations grow, connect, and thrive.

We're so grateful to have Michelle's sharp mind and generous heart as part of this work. Welcome to the family, Michelle!

07/09/2026

Your website is your hardest-working team member.

It's up at 2 am. It never calls in sick. And it's usually the first impression anyone gets of your organization. So when it's outdated, hard to navigate, or just not telling your story the right way, it costs you. Donors leave. Partners move on. Volunteers never follow through.

At Lake & Sky, we help organizations rebuild their digital presence, so it actually reflects the incredible work happening behind it.Not just a pretty redesign. A site that works, converts, and connects.

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07/02/2026

Your brand is doing one of two things right now.

It's either building trust with the people you need to reach or it's quietly getting in the way.

A strong brand isn't about looking pretty. It's about being immediately recognizable, emotionally resonant, and clear enough that someone understands who you are and why you matter in about 10 seconds flat.

That's what we help organizations build at Lake & Sky. Brands that feel true to who you are and actually work in the real world.

If your brand has felt a little stuck or a little stale, let's talk. It might be simpler to fix than you think.

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06/29/2026

We are so excited to officially share that Lake & Sky is joining the Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce!

When we launched this agency, we did it with a really clear mission: to act as a down-to-earth, senior-level creative partner for local non-profits, community groups, and independent businesses. We're all about stripping away the digital noise and overcomplicated corporate marketing clutter so the true heart of your work can actually breathe.

We can't wait to grab a coffee, swap stories, and pull up a chair next to the incredible business owners and changemakers who keep our East Side ecosystem thriving.

Whether you’re trying to untangle a messy website, launch a new local initiative, or just want to figure out how to tell your brand's story without all the fluff, we are right down the road and always down to collaborate.

Let's clear out the static and build something meaningful together. See you at the next morning meetup!

Check out the chamber for yourself! https://cuyahogaeastchamber.org/

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