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Anabel Evora – Professional Introduction With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, grant development, and philanthropic strategy, I bring a proven record of writing and securing high-impact grants, cultivating transformational gifts, and leading campaigns that surpass goals. My career has been defined by aligning mission with generosity—whether guiding clients as a consultant, writing successful proposals, or stewarding multimillion-dollar portfolios within organizations. As a fundraising consultant and philanthropy advisor, I have supported organizations such as Harlem Wellness Center, Harlem Jets, and Spike’s K9 Fund, Mil Mujeres, and World History Encyclopedia developing comprehensive fundraising plans and strategies that integrate grant writing, major gifts, and donor stewardship. My work includes creating fundraising plans, prospect research, grant proposal writing, digital campaigns, and coaching boards and staff. These efforts have delivered measurable results—boosting revenue and retention, diversifying income streams, and expanding visibility for causes spanning human rights, wellness, the arts, and animal welfare. My grant writing success includes securing a $300,000 grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for Habitat for Humanity of Florida, supporting post-disaster rebuilding efforts across the state. At Harlem Wellness Center, I have written and secured grants that expanded holistic health and racial healing programs in underserved New York communities. Currently, I oversee the grant-seeking and proposal development efforts for the Harlem Jets, helping fund programs that empower youth through sports, mentorship, and education. Equally, my work in major gifts and donor development has produced transformative results. As Director of Philanthropy at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, I built an individual giving program from the ground up, surpassing a $2.225M goal by $225K—the strongest fundraising year in the organization’s history. As Chief Philanthropy Officer at Remote Area Medical, I implemented a major gifts strategy that increased revenue from $2.6M to $4.1M in just 18 months, including a record $500K gift from a first-time supporter. At the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, I secured major corporate gifts of $25K, $100K, and $250K, while launching Café con SHPE, an innovative engagement model that built relationships with corporate partners and employee resource groups. At The Everglades Foundation, I managed a $12M donor portfolio and led a team of seven fundraisers to expand donor engagement and acquisition. Earlier, as Campaign Director with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, I coached community leaders through a record-breaking campaign that raised $600K in 10 weeks—an 18% year-over-year increase that earned a top national ranking for the chapter. I bring deep expertise in Raiser’s Edge, Sumac, Bloomerang, and wealth-screening tools, along with strong writing, coaching, and public speaking skills. My approach blends empathy with data-informed strategy, ensuring every proposal, campaign, or donor interaction reflects authenticity, clarity, and measurable impact. I would be honored to bring this breadth of grant writing expertise and major gifts leadership to your organization. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can help secure the resources needed to advance your mission. Anabel Evora Grant Writer | Major Gifts Strategist | Philanthropy Advisor

I use the skills I developed in a 40-year academic career in two ways. First, I work with masters and doctoral students who need help with organizing, editing, proofing and formatting their projects. Second, I also assist nonprofits that need help with grant writing, program planning, and program evaluation. My background prepared me for this type of work. I had careers as a journalist, special events director for a national retail chain, nonprofit administrator, university professor (all three ranks), academic dean, and nonprofit consultant. Currently, I am on the faculty of an online university in Germany and coach masters and doctoral student though their research projects and teach a class in academic writing. I love working with students and I give them the confidence they need to get to the finish line.

Emily Harkless | Grant Writer & Strategist for community based nonprofits My freelance work is specially developed to aid small to midsized, new or struggling nonprofits achieve funding through grants. If you have never written a grant before, or haven't had much success in obtaining funding, you've come to the right person. I will develop a custom plan to get you on track with your grants, while identifying the best funders for your organization. I can also help established organizations with writing and submitting grant applications, as well as individual coaching and editing. As a grant writer with five years of experience, a master’s degree in public health focusing on nonprofit management, and co-founder of Summit Grant Strategies, I’ve helped secure over $1M in funding for new, small, and struggling nonprofits. I provide full-service support—from grant research and prospecting to writing comprehensive Master Grant Templates, crafting compelling proposals, and ensuring strong program evaluation. My mission-first approach prioritizes the sustainability and success of every organization I work with, helping them secure the resources they need to thrive. Freelance Grant Services: ✅Grant Toolkit Development- I will create an all in one resource to empower you to submit grants ✅ Grant Prospecting & Funder Research – Identify funding aligned with your mission. After the in-depth review of available opportunities I will provide you with a spreadsheet that includes at least 3 highly matched opportunities. 
✅ Grant Proposal Writing & Editing – For opportunities you are currently (or planning on) applying to. I can develop/submit the application for your behalf, or provide coaching and/or editing services. 
✅ Program Budget Development & Financial Planning – I will align your program budgets with funder priorities utilizing a customized Grant Budget. I will help you identify which programs could be fully funded through grants, and make an action plan ✅ Program Design & Strategic Planning – I can help you develop clear goals for the following 12 months, including analyzing current programs and making recommendations for continuation, identifying new program opportunities, developing outcomes and outputs for each program, and put together a roadmap with milestones and goals. 
✅ Survey Design & Evaluation Strategies – Measure impact and ensure grant compliance. 
✅ Impact Reporting & Grant Management – Track results, submit reports, and maintain funder relationships. My Background & Experience: 📌 Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a MPH in Community and Behavioral Health from the Colorado School of Public Health (2015) 📌 Co-Founder, Summit Grant Strategies (2022-Present): Secured $2M+ in funding for small and emerging nonprofits through grant writing, prospect research, and program development. 
📌 Board Member, Paramedics for Children Int’l (Honduras): Led grant writing and program expansion efforts for international healthcare and education initiatives.
 📌 Former Board Member, Medicine Horse Program (2019-2021): Spearheaded fundraising and development, securing $323K+ for equine-assisted therapy programs.
 📌 Faculty, AIMS Community College Paramedic Program: Developed training programs, curriculum, and funding strategies for emergency medical education.
 Key Achievements: Co-founded a successful Grant Writing Firm offering end-to-end grant management and raising over 1.1 million in grants for nonprofits with organizational budgets less than $650,000 Conducted grant prospecting and funding strategy development for diverse nonprofits. With a focus on smaller nonprofits struggling to receive funding.
 Designed surveys and evaluation tools to measure program success and grant impact.
 Created grant compliance and reporting frameworks to ensure the scope of work within awarded grant contracts are achievable and readily accessible Developed evaluation methods utilizing the most recent evidence based methodology Worked as a technical grant advisor with the Indian Health Service focusing on injury prevention cooperative grants across the United States. Let’s Work Together! If you need a skilled grant writer and nonprofit consultant who understands funding strategy, program design, and evaluation, I’d love to help. Let’s build strong, fundable programs together! 📩 Message me to discuss your project!

As a Top Rated Plus fundraising strategist and grant writer with a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and 14+ years of experience, I partner with mission-driven organizations to build sustainable funding, strengthen their development efforts, and grow with stability and intention. I’ve worked with nonprofits across sectors including international aid, healthcare, youth services, teen services, military family support, animal welfare, food security, medical research, the arts, and community-based initiatives. Throughout my career, I’ve helped raise over $5M through fundraising events and campaigns, while also supporting grant-funded programs and organizational expansion. Here are the ways that I typically support clients: Grant writing and funding strategy - Includes grant research aligned with your mission and eligibility; Full proposal development (foundation, corporate, and select government funding); Clear, compelling narratives that communicate your impact; Application management and submission support; Building a realistic, strategic grant pipeline Fundraising campaigns and development strategy- Including End-of-year and Giving Tuesday campaigns; Year-round fundraising planning and campaign calendars; Peer-to-peer and crowdfunding campaigns; Awareness and seasonal campaigns; Donor journey mapping and engagement strategy Content and development support- Includes Fundraising emails and appeal letters; Donor communications and newsletters; Annual report drafting and design; Website and campaign messaging; Development process improvement and workflow support Advising and capacity building- Includes Training for staff and leadership on fundraising best practices; Strategic consulting for growing or evolving organizations; Support for early-stage nonprofits building their development function I’ve grown up in the nonprofit world, starting as a volunteer and working my way into leadership roles, so I understand how organizations actually function behind the scenes. I know what it’s like to work with limited time, limited staff, and big goals. Because of that, everything I create is designed to be realistic, actionable, and aligned with your capacity. Not just ideas that sound good but strategies you can actually implement and sustain. I also stay current on fundraising trends and best practices through continued professional development, so you’re getting approaches that are both proven and relevant. If you’re looking for someone who can step in as a true partner in your fundraising, I’d love to connect!

You don't need help writing proposals. You need a system that turns funding into contracts and revenue. I’ve secured 35M+ in non-dilutive capital and converted that into 85M+ in funding and revenue. I use a structured framework called The Transition Engine™ to systematically convert funding into contracts, customers and recurring revenue. The Transition Engine™ (Why clients hire me) A system that converts funding into contracts and revenue: - Position. Align with true demand. - Capture. Win before submission. - Secure. High-probability awards. - Transition. Contracts and customers. - Scale. Recurring revenue. How we typically start We start with a focused strategy session or sprint where we: - identify highest-probability funding pathways; - evaluate positioning and gaps; and - define a capture and transition plan. From there, we move into execution and long-term growth. I work with companies that are serious about converting funding into contracts and revenue, not just submitting proposals. If there’s a fit, I’ll outline exactly how I would approach your situation before you commit to a larger engagement.

I have over two decades of education and experience in writing, proofreading, and editing. I have worked in many different settings including nonprofits, schools, government, private businesses, and with individual authors/community advocates. I am thorough, efficient, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines. I have particular interest in grant writing, community development, and helping nonprofit groups or those working to better our society. My topic specialties are nonprofits, cycling, the outdoors, mental health and wellness, the social sciences, arts and culture, and creative writing.