Hire the Best Grant Writers in Illinois

Before applying for federal, state, or local grants, it is essential to register your business on SAM.gov and obtain as many classifications as possible from government registering agencies. These classifications include WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), HUB (Historically Underutilized Business), disability-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. These set-aside and favored categories can give your business a significant advantage when seeking grant funds. You focus on optimizing your business. I’ll get you registered. Unlike other registration sites, YOU KEEP YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL!! The SAM application process and other registrations can seem laborious and time-consuming, but they are mandatory for grant-making operations. I will take the lead and handle all the necessary tasks, ensuring that by the end of the process, your business will be well-positioned to compete for government funding. With extensive experience in successfully registering dozens of SAM businesses, I specialize in navigating the complexities of public and private certifications, such as the Small Business Administration (SBA), Women Business Enterprise Certification (WBENC), and various state government programs offering certifications.

Hello! I'm Meher Sher, a grant writer, fundraiser and researcher with an eye for detail and a love for research and storytelling. I have over 3 years of experience helping individuals and non-profits with their fundraising efforts and have raised over $200,000 from both institutional and private donors. I have expertise in the following niches: 🏫 Education 🌳 Environmental Issues 👥 Community Development ⛑️ International Aid and Development 💰Business and Entrepreneurship ⚖️ Human and Civil Rights My greatest strength is that I can actively listen to the client's needs and turn them into desirable outcomes. I am also an avid reader and researcher. My complete set of expertise are mentioned at the bottom. I offer the following services: - Full grant proposals - Budget analyses - Applications, - Letters of intent - Grant reports - Proposal templates - Business plan writing - Design Adaptable proposal templates My goal is to collaborate with non-profits and for-profit businesses in the future that harbor strong ambitions to make a change in their community, thus creating a sustainable future. Sam.gov, Grants.gov, EU, SBIR, Business Plan, SOP Writing, Call for Proposals, Call For Quotation, RFQ, RFP, RFI, UN, Climate Action, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFAO, UNFPA, Climate Change , SBA

GOVERNMENT RFP EXPERT / GRANT WRITER / TECHNICAL WRITER / GHOSTWRITER. You have found the one-stop shop for all your writing needs! I am a creative, adept, and detail-oriented proposal and grant writer, technical writer, ghostwriter, and editor with decades of experience and a broad (and deep!) skill set, including: - UNMATCHED expertise (more than a DECADE of experience) in GOVERNMENT RFPs and more broadly in proposal and grant writing, editing, and project management in response to both corporate and government RFPs and corporate and government grant opportunities. - A proven track record in proposal and grant writing, with many of my proposals having resulted in 8- and 9-figure contracts. - Extensive experience translating complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and compelling content. - Top quality ghostwriting and book editing, including having ghostwritten a USA TODAY AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING book. - Experience writing for a variety of other content needs, including sales/investor pitch decks, website content, marketing collateral, professional bios and resumes, and more! The specific experience and skills I will bring to your project include: - Acted as Advisor in the Proposals department at Fortune #4 CVS Health - Have completed more the 120 proposal projects, many under tight deadlines, for a variety of industries, including healthcare, IT, logistics, and food service - Managed many types of RFPs, including corporate, state and local governments, federal government contractors, union groups, and private employers - Skilled at interpreting technical information gathered from subject matter experts into accurate and compelling proposal content. Know how to ask the right questions in order to properly convey your value proposition - Ghostwriting and book editing experience, including having ghostwritten a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book - Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel. I look forward to finding out how I can harness my creativity and years of experience to meet all of your writing needs!

I have over 20 years of grant writing and grant management experience across various sectors, from free clinics to religious organizations. I can research grant opportunities, create compelling narratives and manage the entire grant process including future reporting. I will upgrade your current grant writing process to make your organization’s grant application apparatus less time-intensive and allow you to apply for more opportunities.

A former high school English teacher and current grants professional, I actively listen and ask questions to meet funding needs. My areas include creative youth development; arts education; the arts, particularly the performing and movement arts; youth development and after-school programs. Other possibilities include early childhood, recreation, outdoor engagement, the importance of play. I am additionally available for copyediting, proofreading, and content writing support.

As a strategist in the nonprofit sector, I bring an in-depth understanding of fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and DEI & Belonging strategies. My credentials include successfully raising over $45 million in the past 9 years, and working with diverse sectors including Private & Family Foundations, and Corporate Philanthropy (Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, Energy etc). I offer bespoke services tailored to the unique needs of each client, with a strong focus on right-sizing my expertise in relationship-centered giving campaigns, sophisticated institutional and individual relationship management planning, and grant-seeking strategy. Some of my offerings include: Planning & Strategy: Strategic Planning, Staff Retention Strategies, Capital Campaigns, Fundraising Feasibility Studies, DEI & Belonging Strategy Development, Diversity Recruitment Strategy. Support: Board Development and Governance, Volunteer Recruitment and Management, Corporate Partner Acquisition, Institutional Donor Acquisition, Grant Writing and Management, DEI Assessment, Inclusive Hiring Support. Training: Leadership Training, Capacity Building Workshops, Fundraising Training Workshops, Nonprofit Storytelling and Communication, Unconscious Bias Training, Cultural Competency Training. My client engagement is flexible, adapting to the unique needs and capacity of the organizations I work with. I always strive to create strong, beneficial relationships that cater to my clients' evolving needs over time. Currently, I am actively seeking to collaborate with clients led by or serving BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. My commitment to advancing racial justice and creating a more inclusive society underscores much of my work. Connect with me to discuss how we can strengthen your organization's reach, impact, and inclusivity together.