Professional Certified Grant Writer, Consultant, Trainer , & Co-Founder House the Homeless, Inc. 512-565-1388
Trainer – Teacher – Mentor . Passionate about service to others with a successful track record of raising >$100 million via several hundred primarily private and corporate grants across 20 years (capital & program funding (healthcare, foster care. Adoption, human services, disaster recovery / rebuilding and more.
Driven by a deep commitment to positively impacting communities and the nonprofit and educational organizations that serve them. I am passionate about securing the funding they need to thrive. My approach to grant consulting goes beyond mere transactional interactions. I believe in fostering long-term relationships with organizations, foundations, and community partners. Offerings include:
Consulting services and contracts for all things grants and nonprofit capacity building –
informed by advanced & continuing education with a keen awareness of emerging trends.
Development of grant proposals and drafts, review of client drafted proposals, scoring – all in collaboration with organization leaders, subject matter experts, finance staff, collaborators.
Review of requests for proposals or applications plus guidelines for funding opportunities.
Planning schedules of deliverables with team members, with shared documents, so to ensure deadlines are met.
Research of funding prospects to pinpoint best fits with the greatest likelihood of funding.
Training workshops, presentations, webinars (basic, advanced, topical)- teams or individuals.
Mentoring and supports for those new to nonprofits and grants.
Post-award contract review, implementation support, periodic or end of grant reports, and close-out, with strategies for next grant.
Best practices policies and procedures, from style guides to how to respond when a grant is not selected for funding (this round).
Certified Grants Professional and Consultant with two decades plus of success:
Board Member, Grants Professionals Association – Central Texas Chapter
Executive director of two nonprofits (Girl Scout Council; Schools for Early Education/Care
Nonprofit co-founder of oldest all-volunteer NPO in Texas to prevent/end homelessness
Grants funder work with state agency – developed RFPs, monitored applicant grant budgets
Peer reviewer for multiple state and federal agency grants
Evaluation tech for mental health and intellectual/developmental disorders council
It’s enjoyable to use my gifts and talents for grant acquisition and management to positively impact human and animal lives! I appreciate the full grant cycle – from crafting compelling, competitive, and fundable proposals to strategically managing grant portfolios for maximum effectiveness.
So, let’s talk! I appreciate every opportunity to serve and committed to driving growth and development. My career has been marked by my faith and passion for making a meaningful difference in the world. This journey continues. Let’s connect and explore ways to collaborate and advance the missional work of non-profits, educational institutions, and communities. Drop me a line:
Subject matter experts work to promote your organization and gain additional resources. We’re dedicated to delivering excellence in every endeavor. With values of trust, innovation, and collaboration, we empower our clients to do more with efficiencies and efficacy.
Consultancy
Consultancy services are tailored to unlock your potential and build capacity across your programs and organization. Partner with us, and together we’ll turn challenges into opportunities.
Management
We prioritize a holistic approach, ensuring your organization is “grant ready” and equipped with due diligence documents as required by most grant funders. We also support grant reporting.
Training
We believe in the transformative power of knowledge. Our training programs are meticulously designed to elevate skills, boost confidence, and foster innovation with accountability.
Support
Behind every challenge lies an opportunity for unparalleled assistance. We understand the intricacies of your needs and are committed to providing prompt assistance every step of the way.
