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Hello, my name is Autumn. My professional skillset includes all aspects of professional writing. I specialize in all aspects of the writing process including, proofreading and editing as well. I am a published writer for the North Carolina Counseling Journal. Specifically, I have experience in the following areas: * Writing and writing critique * All types of academic based works. * Blog, grant, book, essay/article writing/editing/proofreading * Research papers and documentation * Topic research * College writing/editing/proofreading I have a love for the written word and express that in all areas of my work. I am flexible and capable of working within multiple topics of interest. My goal is to fulfill the needs that you have in a way that matches the project complete to your specifications and satisfaction. There is no project too small or too large. Projects will be completed quickly and efficiently. My professional background is diverse and so is my skillset.

Are you looking for a skilled Grant Writer, Business Plan Expert, or Funding Consultant who understands exactly what banks, investors, and grant funders want to see? My name is Ajayi Stephen, a Top Rated professional writer and consultant with over 10 years of experience helping startups, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses secure funding, improve strategy, and launch successfully. I have completed 1,000+ successful projects both on Upwork and offline, delivering high quality work that gets results. I do not deliver generic templates. Every project is customized, research driven, professional, and tailored to your goals. What I Help Clients With Funding & Business Growth Services • Investor Ready Business Plans • SBA Loan Business Plans • Grant Writing & Grant Applications • Nonprofit Grants & Government Funding • Pitch Deck Writing & Investor Presentations • Financial Projections & Forecasting • Market Research & Competitor Analysis • Startup Strategy & Growth Planning • Funding Readiness Review • RFP, RFQ, and RFI Proposal Writing Additional Professional Services • Academic Research Assistance • Business Consultation • Editing & Proofreading • Proposal Review & Refinement • Strategic Planning Why Clients Hire Me • Top Rated Professional on Upwork • Fast Response Time • High Quality Work • Attention to Detail • Strong Business Knowledge • Confidential and Professional Service • Clear Communication • On Time Delivery • Client Satisfaction Focused Results Driven Approach I turn ideas into clear, persuasive, investor ready, and fundable documents that decision makers trust. Whether you need funding, a winning business plan, or expert guidance to grow your business, I am ready to help. Let’s Work Together Send me a message today and let us discuss your project goals. Keywords Grant Writer, Grant Writing, Business Plan Writer, SBA Business Plan, Loan Business Plan, Startup Consultant, Financial Projections, Pitch Deck Writer, Nonprofit Grants, Government Grants, Proposal Writer, RFP Writer, Market Research, Academic Research, Business Consultant, Funding Consultant

I am a skilled fundraising professional with more than 20 years of experience as a professional grant developer and strategist and more than $40 million raised for universities, nonprofits, and small businesses. I've amassed a huge amount of knowledge on the fundraising and grant development / writing process, and my specialized skill, or super power, is having worked with funders directly for 20 years. I know what they want. I know the secret language of fundraising and grant writing, and I know how to present your project to be successful. My fundraising work has been publicly recognized; in 2013, I was named Fundraising Professional of the Year by Nonprofit Pro (see portfolio link). I have worked at major national organizations such as Adventure Cycling Association and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and regional organizations such as the LA Opera, Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles, and Jacksonville Symphony. As a grant writer, I have successfully raised funds from the National Institutes for Health, National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, UCLA, the Surdna Foundation, the Terra Foundation for American Art, and many more. I have built business partnerships and sponsorships in the finance, banking, bicycling, sales, marketing, health, music, automotive, logistics, publishing, construction, restaurant, convenience, manufacturing, and retail industries. I work with nonprofit organizations and individual researchers/artists in many fields including medical research, healthcare, sustainable transportation, environmental studies, visual and performing arts, k-12 education, higher education, recreation, sports, and more. My skills include major gifts fundraising, developing corporate sponsorships, grant writing, business proposal writing, stewarding planned gifts, managing capital campaigns, leading teams of development professionals, managing volunteer leadership, annual fund development and growth, and direct mail implementation. I provide assistance with project development, evaluation design, strategic planning, marketing and social media marketing. I also provide editorial services for research being prepared for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Disclaimer: using any part of this bio, my copyrighted website, or my resume is fraud and theft of my intellectual property. This is a cease and desist order. I do not assent to any use of my profile language or my website.

Strong writer with academic research skills. Areas of particular strength include education, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and counseling. Exceptional editing/proofreading skills with strong knowledge of APA ed 7 style. Working as a college professor teaching sociology, psychology, and philosophy with a number of colleges and universities, taught me the importance of knowing your audience. It also provided me the opportunity to perfect my ability to explain complex information in engaging and obtainable ways. Working within nonprofits afforded me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge of grant writing, research, and grant fulfillment skills. Understanding your intention and audience is the first step in helping you develop a meaningful message. Whether you need a proofreader/editor to help you perfect an existing project, a ghostwriter to help you mold your message, or a writer to create content to engage your audience, I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your project.

"Dea was truly brilliant. She is so knowledgeable and provided fantastic insight into the RFP process. Definitely our go-to for any future RFP projects, would highly recommend working with her if you get the chance!" Private client As a business owner, you require persuasive, professional writing and design to support your products and services and grow your business. Every document you produce is a business development tool. The more professionally it is prepared, the more seriously your clients and funding agencies will take you, and the faster your business will expand. Suppose you need an experienced proposal manager and writer to help you build your business. I bring a wealth of specialized skills, over 40 years of technical writing experience, and 30 years of proposal development experience, which includes managing, writing, editing, and finalizing. With this, I can confidently move your business forward. My expertise includes responding to government and commercial procurement RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, as well as developing grant applications, including SBIR and STTR grants. I know the FAR and I have written many successful fully compliant proposals for federal, state, and local government contracts and grants. I also provide editorial and compliance services in finalizing submission documents, which are critical to the success of government applications. My clients have included many government agencies, including DoD, DHS, VA, DoT, all branches of NIH, all military branches, and many other agencies. State proposals include California, Texas, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, and New Jersey. Local proposals are too numerous and varied to list. I spent years leading IT-focused proposals and have maintained my understanding of the technology and the marketplace, including AI. I also have expertise in finance, healthcare, staff augmentation, building and construction, and landscape operations. I have produced marketing collateral, pitch decks, and a range of white papers and supporting documents for businesses of all types. Suppose your business needs a technical writer to develop content that describes your products or services. In that case, I have the technical background to understand and document your services and products accurately and professionally. What I offer: • Broad education and experience in science, technology (IT), and the humanities • Excellent writing and editing skills • Knowledge and use of business products, such as Ms. Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Google products, and Adobe Acrobat • Strategic business consulting • Meticulous research skills • 40 years of technical writing, including how-to manuals, white papers, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Up-to-date knowledge of cloud computing, open-source applications, data management software, AI and machine learning, natural language processing, and agile development • I have more than 20 years of proposal development experience (government and commercial) working with small businesses and major corporations. I am fully credentialed in the Shipley proposal process, the industry standard for government procurements. Examples of my experience include the technical documentation of: o Open-source and proprietary data management systems for various organizations o Major operating systems for IBM o Semiconductor manufacturing for Mitsubishi o Robotics development and use in the nuclear fuel industry for GE o Network technology for FiberLAN, a subsidiary of Siemens Corning o SAS software products in the US and Europe, including core (base) stat software (full product lifecycle); vertical products, such as financial, pharma, and natural language processing; website development for iBiomatics (a pharma spin-off); software localization/globalization; executive briefings; and white papers. All phases of Proposal (RFP, RFQ, RFI), grant preparation, and Business Development for: o RTI (not-for-profit global contract research organization), including federal, state, and local proposals, RFI responses, executive briefings, and presentations, focused primarily (but not entirely) on health research topics. Agencies included many institutes at NIH, CDC, CMS, DOT, DOD, military branches, Dept. of State, and others. o SciMetrika (public health research organization), including federal proposals, RFIs, executive briefings, presentations, and capture management o Numerous small and large public and private organizations while working as a freelance consultant, including long-term contracts on Upwork for multiple proposals.

I'm a dedicated grant strategist, nonprofit setup expert, and grant researcher committed to empowering your organization to secure transformative funding. With a keen understanding of the maternal and child health equity landscape, I craft compelling narratives and data-driven proposals that resonate with funders. Need help launching a nonprofit or refining your grant strategy? I offer expertise in organizational development, grant research, and persuasive writing. Leveraging cutting-edge tools, I ensure your mission aligns with funder priorities and your proposals stand out from the competition.