Funders and Philanthropic Organizations

Strong grantmaking depends on strong information, strong processes, and strong grantees.

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Start Here: Grantmaking & Applicant Experience Diagnostic

I help foundations and philanthropic intermediaries strengthen grant review, due diligence, applicant experience, and grantee capacity—drawing on more than 25 years working inside the organizations funders seek to support.

Need Implementation Support? Grantmaking Operations & Grantee Capacity Partnership

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Get grant ready, register and prepare for RFP release.

We help you gather the program and administrative documents and support to meet the application threshold and register for SAM, Grants.gov, and/or the government agency’s submission platforms. Ideally, we’re preparing for the RFP‘s release months in advance to get a head start on program design, giving you a competitive edge. 


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Write a winning proposal, then practice patience.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is out, and it’s time to write! The RFP is a roadmap that gives you specific instructions on character and page limits and what outcomes the government agency seeks by the end of the grant period. Let’s assemble the team, assign roles and responsibilities, and develop a workable timeline for submission.

After submission, it’s wait, then wait some more. Response time on government proposals can sometimes take a year! Rest assured that having an experienced grant writer will give you the confidence to know you did all you could to submit the best proposal possible.


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You got the government grant!

Now you’ve got to stay on top of deadlines and compliance—in-between all the other stuff on your plate. Let’s break it down and make it more manageable for your team. If you didn't get the grant, get reviewer feedback and set the wheels in motion for a successful application in the next round.

Book Your Government Grant Discovery Call.

Use this calendar to schedule a convenient time for our in-depth 90-minute discovery call. Payment will be required after selecting a booking time. Only book here after our free 20-minute consultation to ensure we’re a good fit for your organization.