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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.

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!

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I ghostwrite and edit fiction and nonfiction, including memoir/biography and creative nonfiction, a.k.a. Sapiens style. I am a former Nature magazine international news correspondent and a novelist. I'm new to Upwork but I come with 35 years of writing experience. Contact for writing samples. • Work experience includes ghostwriting and editing memoirs, novels and short stories. • Additional work experience includes ghostwriting a book-length corporate history as a coffee-table edition, including photo research and editing, and incorporating excerpts of some 80 interviews with employees. • Other relevant work experience includes journalism, copywriting, academic writing, and documentary script writing. • I have managed large reportorial teams as lead editor. • My nonfiction writing was previously represented by Corcoran & Power Literary Management of New York City. • I use over a dozen online research tools include EBSCO, Pubmed, Agricola, Jstor and Business Source. • I am precise, concise and deadline-oriented. • Regular communication is part of my process, including weekly progress reports and submission of drafts in progress. I bring a lifetime of experience to the table. What can I do for you? "Whether copywriting or blogging or more in-depth projects requiring extensive research skills, I can enthusiastically recommend him for almost any writing job, fiction or non-fiction." -Ronit Wagman, former Acquisitions Editor, Penguin Random House publishers

Benefits of working with me: • Professional, reliable, communicative • Diverse background & vast experience • Positive reviews from happy clients • Bachelor's in English Literature & Education • Master's in Nonprofit Management & Leadership • Teaching, project planning, and community-building experience Hello! I'm Samantha, and I’d be happy to present your interests both creatively and professionally. I am a strong writer who can provide you with clean and creative content that best represents you or your brand. I am an experienced proofreader/editor who enjoys helping authors prepare their manuscripts for publication. I have also been published for my own creative nonfiction and deeply understand both the writing and editing process. I currently work within the nonprofit sector as a grant writer and consultant. I help small businesses and nonprofits build capacity in order for them to scale up their services, leading to higher levels of impact and overall success. My specialties include: education, research, creative writing, content editing, college readiness for students, organizing professional documents for clarity, grant writing, business strategizing, and SEO. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to helping you with your project!