Hire the Best Grant Writers in Florida

Hi, my name is Lauren Banfe and I have over 10 years of experience writing grants for nonprofits. Through compelling proposals, I have secured over $4 Million in grants for organizations nationwide. I enjoy working in various sectors including healthcare, education, the arts, and animal welfare. I have extensive experience researching and identifying grant funders that would be a good fit for your organization or program. I also have a strong track record of launching new programs and propelling nonprofits to the next level of growth and expansion. My colleagues would describe me as a self-starter who will take good care of your grant proposal and keep you in the loop every step of the way!

I specialize in grant writing with a decade of experience in public health and policy analysis. My background in international nonprofits equips me to craft compelling proposals that resonate with funders and secure critical funding. I have a strong ability to collaborate effectively while also thriving in independent roles. My research skills and analytical approach ensure that every proposal is data-driven and persuasive. Having worked as a funding analyst and in various development roles, I understand the nuances of securing grants across multiple sectors. If you're looking for a skilled grant writer who can elevate your funding applications and support your organization's mission, let’s discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.

I am a Grant Writer who specializes in assisting nonprofit organizations and small for profit businesses with securing pivotal funding for their impactful initiatives. With a creative and thoughtful mindset, I have dedicated my career to empowering community organizations. I am a self-motivated and progress driven professional with an extensive background in relevant industries. I have developed and executed strategies that I believe will bring value to your business. My unique combination of education, skills, and work experience has allowed me to develop my strengths in editing, project management, content creation, business assistance, writing, and compliance. Because of my varied background, I am a resourceful and creative problem solver and task completer. I can always find multiple solutions to even the most complex problems or setbacks.

I design structured courses, grant language, and nonprofit learning materials that turn complex ideas into clear, meaningful, and fundable programs. An educator, instructional designer, and nonprofit capacity builder with over 15 years of experience, I create well-paced, accessible courses in history, humanities, and community-based learning. My work guides learners from foundational knowledge to independent analysis while helping organizations communicate their programs with clarity and purpose. I also support nonprofits and mission-driven organizations with grant narratives, program descriptions, volunteer training materials, educational content, and capacity-building language that strengthens community impact. Generative AI is integrated into my instructional approach in a thoughtful, structured way—using guided prompts and activities to support critical thinking, reflection, and project-based learning. My strengths include: Course design and modular curriculum development Grant writing and program narratives Needs statements and impact language Assessment design and rubrics LMS development in Canvas and Blackboard Nonprofit training and volunteer materials AI-supported instructional design and prompt development Known for translating complex ideas into structured, high-quality learning experiences and persuasive program language that are clear, rigorous, and effective.

In 2020, I won over $400,000 in grants for my clients. For the past five years, I have worked full-time as a fundraising company grant writer, manager, and administrator. Unfortunately, that company has fallen upon hard times so I am excited to be back on Upwork as an active freelancer. Here is what my clients had to say: Thanks for the fantastic on point writing, great communication, and speedy turn-around. Looking forward to working on more projects together. Gabriel Sanchez, Family Help Institute in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Mike H. was AWESOME! He read over the grant and asked us preliminary questions to get a better understanding of our non-profit. His research skills were impeccable! My non-profit team could not be happier about our decision in working with Mike. We will definitely be working together again the future. Desmond Marshall, Project H.O.O.D in Chicago “Dr. Hershorn was great, on time and delivered on schedule. He provided valuable insight as well. I will work with him again.” –Dr. Kwasi Agbleke, Harvard University Skills 5.0, Quality 5.0, Availability 5.0, Deadlines 5.0, Communication 5.0, Cooperation 5.0 I have eight years of experience as a grant writer at a non-profit serving the homeless in West Palm Beach, Florida where I was the Director of Research and Program Evaluation. I was responsible for successful grants resulting in over $3,000,000 in annual funding. During my tenure at the agency the overall operating budget grew from 3 to 6 million dollars. I am fully versed in federal, state, county and private foundation grant application writing and have access to three grant search databases. I take a research-oriented approach to grant writing and identifying evidence-based practices and quantifiable and measurable outcomes. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University, my grant writing is informed by a deep knowledge of and experience with human development and mental health/substance use issues. As a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University for six years, I am a published author of two self-help psychology books on anger management as well as numerous articles in scientific journals. I have an extensive client list and numerous sample grants and work products which will be provided upon request. If you are looking for help, I am ready to put my varied writing experience to work for you. Let’s work together to create and build effective proposals to grow your agency.

Audio: I write copy, record and produce ads and PSAs. I have produced and hosted a radio show for over seven years, produce podcasts and recorded an award winner audio series for children. I was a signed artist for Walt Disney Records and produced an audio CD to accompany a book I wrote for Penguin Putnam. I have a soothing voice and am an expert at recording meditative recordings. Writer: I have had a by-lined column in a weekly newspaper, have written hundreds of articles for magazines and online sites and have written and edited copy for ads, books, articles, websites and collateral marketing materials. I have been hired as a ghost writer, written a book for a major publisher, and have successfully written and received grants for nonprofits. Job titles include Marketing Manager, Community Relations Director, professional narrator, broadcaster, voice over artist and audio producer.