Grant Research + Strategy

Help your organization get the resources it deserves

Alongside my portfolio of editorial work, I’m excited for the opportunity to work with you and your organization to strategize and refine any and all upcoming grant applications, especially those targeted at charitable foundations. I offer the following services, either à la carte or as part of a comprehensive package for application support. Please reach out so we can talk about what might be most helpful for you and your organization!

NB: Neither I nor any other grant consultant can or should guarantee the success of any given application. The nature of consulting is to provide recommendations and experience-based insight. You will retain full control over the final applications; I’m here to help you use your time and resources efficiently.

Identifying Potential Partners

Have a program that needs support? Having a hard time identifying potential partners? I offer holistic research on potential foundation partners, including:

  • Historical Background
  • Foundation Funding Priorities and Alignment with Your Organization
  • Summary of Recent Trends in Charitable Giving
  • Executive Summary of Recommended Strategy

Targeted Foundation Research

Have a list of potential foundation partners, but not sure about the best approach short of cold-applying? I offer targeted, detailed research including all of the above, plus:

  • Short, Intermediate, and Long-Term Strategic Goals for applying to specific foundations/organizations
  • Synopsis View of Recent and Relevant Foundation Giving
  • Identification of Relevant Organizational Stakeholders (Executive Directors, Program Officers, Founders, etc.)
  • Detailed Professional History and Contact Information (when available) of identified stakeholders

Evaluation of Current Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Wondering how to best present your organization in a grant application? I offer holistic reviews of your internally- and externally-facing organization materials, including both qualitative and quantitative data, in order to develop:

  • Assessments of potential strengths and liabilities for upcoming grant applications
  • Recommendations for which data to track
  • How best to frame your accomplishments and needs based on target funding opportunity

Holistic Application Review

Already targeted a grant you’re looking to apply for? Looking to refine that application before submitting it? I offer substantive, qualitative evaluation and recommendations (i.e., developmental, style, and copyediting) for:

  • Letters of Intent / Letters of Interest
  • Request / Cover Letters
  • Work Plans
  • Other miscellaneous components of grant applications
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