Hire the Best Grant Writers in Toronto, ON
Toronto, Canada
- Project manager & grant writer with a decade of experience bridging the corporate and technical sides of businesses - Tens of millions in successful government grant applications - Expertise in lithium-ion batteries, vehicle electrification and aerospace
- Grant Writing
- Budget Proposal
- Proposal Writing
- Editing & Proofreading
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Writing
- Due Diligence
- Financial Analysis
- Project Budget
- Test Development
- Scheduling
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Technical Project Management
Toronto, Canada
I'm a climate change and social impact professional, specialising in research, policy, grant writing, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement. Currently, I work as a Project Lead with the City of Toronto under their Environment, Climate & Forestry division in the Net-Zero Buildings Unit, focusing on advancing equity-aware retrofit support and program development across residential and institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) buildings. I also work with a climate-focused research hub at the University of Toronto, primarily focusing on developing new research directions, writing grant proposals, and undertaking strategic communications for place-based, just, and plural climate action. Over the last ten years, I have worked extensively across the development and climate change ecosystem in Canada and India, and have developed expertise in leveraging a spectrum of communication tools to strategically and effectively engage with diverse types of audiences. I also have over 7 years of experience with freelance writing (op-eds, articles, blog posts) for clients spanning a wide range of industries. I have the expertise to blend technical knowledge and strategic narratives to build effective outputs, ranging from policy briefs, reports, and articles, to podcasts and visual content. Here is a list of services I can help with (this is non-exhaustive - please feel free to reach out and discuss your specific needs with me): * Grants and proposals (end-to-end strategy, narrative, and writing - I have extensive fundraising experience with non-profits) * Strategic planning (organizational/program) for your non-profit or social enterprise *Report writing, including analysis reports and technical briefs on policy and research related to climate change, sustainability, and social impact * Strategic communications strategy and execution for your non-profit or social enterprise, including social media strategy * Op-eds, articles, blog posts (I'm a seasoned writer with multi-industry experience and can help with any of your writing needs) * Narrative storytelling, creative non-fiction, and fiction writing (if you're trying to tell your organisation's story in a creative, thoughtful manner, I can help!) * Other services include, but are not limited to, copyediting and proofing
- Grant Writing
- Presentations
- Communications
- Stakeholder Management
- Fiction Writing
- Nonfiction Writing
- Article Writing
- Communication Strategy
- Change Communication
- Climate Science
- Social Media Content
- Copywriting
- Blog Writing
- News Writing
- Essay Writing
Toronto, Canada
‼️UPDATE: I’m currently not taking on any projects, as I’m involved in a new AI startup venture Your360 AI as a Founding AI Engineer. 🚀 Co-Founder, Accelerate AI Agency – AI Voice Agents & Automation. I specialize in building AI voice and chat agents that enhance customer interactions, automate workflows, and drive business efficiency. With nearly a decade in AI Engineering, Data Analytics, and Growth Hacking, I’ve developed AI-driven solutions that optimize operations and reduce costs—previously helping portfolio companies at Onex, a multi-billion-dollar private equity firm. 💥TECHNOLOGY & TOLLS ✅ Voice Agent Development: Vapi AI, Retell AI, Bland AI, GHL AI Employees, ElevenLabs Agents ✅ Text Agent Development: Voiceflow, GHL AI Employees, Chatbotbuilder, Botpress, Flowise, Relevance AI, OpenAI Assistants & GPTs ✅Integration & Automations: Make, Zapier, n8n, custom APIs through Python 💥TOP USE CASES (TEXT & VOICE BASED): ➡️ Lead Qualification & Appointment Setting – Engage and qualify leads at scale ➡️ Lead Generation – Automate outreach to boost conversions ➡️ Customer Support & Education – AI-driven troubleshooting and education ➡️ Employee Resource Agents – Instant access to company knowledge ➡️ Sales Training & Coaching Agents – Equip sales teams with product insights and real-time coaching 💥WHY CHOOSE ME? 🔶Value Addition: My paramount objective is to foster your business's growth through tangible value addition. 🔶Uncompromised Quality: I'm committed to delivering excellence, tailored to your specific needs, keeping a steadfast focus on the end goal. 🔶Timeliness: Respect for deadlines is my mantra. We'll align on timelines from the outset, and you'll be astounded by my swift delivery. 🔶Empathetic Collaboration: Respect and kindness underpin my interactions, aiming to enhance your business scenario positively. Ready to elevate your business with AI-driven solutions? Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
- Python
- ChatGPT
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI Chatbot
- Chatbot Development
- Chatbot Flow Design
- Natural Language Processing
- Web Scraping
- TensorFlow
- LangChain
- Make.com
- Zapier
- Chatbot Integration
- Lead Generation Chatbot
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