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- $95 hourly
- 4.9/5
- (35 jobs)
📌8+ years experience writing professionally 📌Former aerospace engineer 📌B.S. in mechanical engineering Here's some of what I can write and/or edit for you: 🖋️ Articles, papers, reports, guides, and blogs (SEO optional) 🖋️ Grant applications and research 🖋️ Scripts for podcasts, YouTube videos, and more Some of the topics I've written about: ✅ Science, physics, chemistry, & biology ✅ AI, machine learning, & more ✅ SaaS, IT, software, & other tech ✅ Project management & business management ✅ Arts & culture ✅ Finance & marketing ✅ Ethics, diversity, & equity ✅ Manufacturing & construction ✅ Healthcare, psychology, & mental health On AI writing tools: ❌ I do not use AI for my writing Do you need my skills? Send me a message describing a bit about your project and I'll get back to you ASAP, usually within 24 hours Monday through Friday. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Grant ApplicationGrant ProposalArticle WritingCopy EditingContent WritingScienceResume WritingTechnical WritingEditing & ProofreadingTechnical DocumentationMechanical EngineeringWritingTech & ITSEO Writing - $35 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
I'm an attorney and a professional writer with significant experience in a variety of writing and communications roles. • I work quickly and efficiently and can help you with virtually any writing project, with a special focus and expertise in legal writing. • I graduated from law school cum laude and was admitted to the PA Bar in 2024. My stellar academic performance earned me a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at my law school. •I worked as a graduate level research assistant in two departments at my law school, where I completed legal research and writing projects. •I have worked in multiple law firms and worked as a full-time legal researcher for a top online legal publishing company. • I also have a master's degree from Johns Hopkins, where I graduated with honors from a research and writing intensive program, and a BA from Bard College in Critical Theory, where I graduated magna cum laude. • I have a demonstrated track record of successful grant applications and can help you with marketing or advertising campaigns. •I have an excellent grasp of grammar and, as a formally trained journalist, can assist with any editing projects. •I have worked on multiple projects writing web copy and will happily help you create content for your website or social media pages. • I have worked as a research assistant, helping a law professor research, write, and edit a book manuscript. •I am also a former teacher and admissions director with the expertise to help you craft your admissions documents and applications.
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Technical WritingDraftingMarketingCopy EditingAcademic WritingCommunicationsData AnalysisLegal Writing - $60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Professional Master Social Worker committed to disability rights issues, healthcare policy, and the worth of every individual. Skilled in areas related to legislative advocacy, public policy, and research. I also have extensive knowledge related to grant writing, fundraising, and capacity building for non-profits. Demonstrated expertise in researching, writing, and securing local, state, and federal grants, leading to more than $5.5M in funding. Motivated to use these skills for the benefit of others.
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Social WorkProposal WritingRFP WritingAmericans with Disabilities ActSalesforceAcademic ResearchHealthcareMicrosoft OfficeData AnalysisLetter of IntentCapacity Building GrantGeneral Operating Grant - $60 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (28 jobs)
I get it. You're busy running your business. You KNOW that you need to get to the white paper, write the case study, add a new page to your website, create the grant proposal, develop your sales presentation, or write the expanded business plan. But you just don't have the time to get to it while you are knee-deep in meetings, product development, and all the other aspects of managing a small business. That's where I come in. I've got you covered from soup to nuts. Let's chat about your writing and editorial needs and how I can help you. Core competencies: Meticulous researcher, writer, and editor · Grant writing · Grammar & syntax · Research · Editing & proofreading · Grant applications · White papers · Copywriting · Communications · Presentations · Layouts · eBooks · Newsletters · Brochures · Rack cards · One pagers · Project management · Infographics · Photography Technological skills: Content Management Systems including: WordPress & Wix · HTML · Adobe Creative Suite: Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, & Illustrator · Microsoft Office Suite · MailChimp · Aweber "Leslie Craigmyle has a keen eye for design, and she developed countless marketing materials for Oneonta Auxiliary Services at SUNY Oneonta. Her designs reflect both wit and whimsy, and were well received by the college community." Diane M. Williams, OAS Executive Director "Leslie has worked with us at ImageCollect for many years and she is a wonderful sales agent, communicator and problem solver. She's is extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and well connected in the photo industry and is a true pleasure to work with. She has great ideas and communication skills, and works well with other team members." Ryan Born, 5x Inc 5000 & 3x Deloitte Fast 500 Entrepreneur. Founder & CEO at HAAWK, Inc.
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Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft PublisherAdobe InDesignCanvaWritingLayout DesignMarketing CommunicationsPresentation DesignAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop - $200 hourly
- 4.4/5
- (217 jobs)
As an Expert-Vetted, Top-Rated Plus grant writer, I deliver grant writing expertise to amplify your nonprofit organization's impact. I have raised more than $29 million for: arts, criminal legal reform, economic development, education, environmental/wildlife conservation, gender justice, health, humanities, LGBTQ+ issues, people with disabilities, racial justice, social justice, STEM, Veterans, women/femmes, workforce development, and youth. My experience also includes securing federal earmark funding, COVID-19 funding, and general operating support. I am an expert at identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding local, national, and international funders including foundations, corporations, and government. I work with 501(c)(3) nonprofit clients throughout the United States of a variety of sizes, personnel structures, and programmatic needs. Among more than 60 Upwork clients, I work with 83% on a long-term basis. I offer the following grant writing services for nonprofits, for-profits in need of subject matter experts, and aspiring grant writers; 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 $𝟮𝟬𝟬/𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿: - 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: I take care of researching, writing, and submitting your grant proposals. I also manage reporting deadlines and the completion/submission of grant reports! This service is only available to clients who book Grant Prospect Research (described below). - 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 ($𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬): I will compile and curate a list of grant opportunities that match your 501(c)(3) nonprofit's operational, programmatic, and/or capital goals. I will also vet your eligibility for prospects that you have identified. I am available to provide full-service grant writing for these prospects. This service includes two consultations. - 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ($𝟯𝟱𝟬): Learn the basics of grant writing by booking this 1-hour, one-on-one session. When you book your session, you will be prompted to submit a list of questions for us to discuss during our session. Perfect for: new ("startup") 501(c)(3) nonprofits; professionals/Board Members forming a new nonprofit/deciding whether to establish a new nonprofit; established nonprofit organizations seeking to refine fundraising strategy; and Board Members who want to deepen their contributions to the organizations they love. - 𝟭:𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟮-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺): Receive live feedback from expert nonprofit grant writer Dara Gever. During the consultation, you will receive real-time feedback on every aspect of the working draft of your proposal. - 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ($𝟭,𝟱𝟬𝟬): A live, 2-hour seminar designed to train your organization's management team, development department, and/or other fundraising staff to identify, write, and manage grants. - 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ($𝟱𝟬𝟬): Subject matter expert consultation designed to support for-profit businesses that seek to provide their own grant writing services to nonprofit clients or improve their grant prospect research/writing service model. - 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 ($𝟱𝟬𝟬): Learn the basics of becoming a professional grant writer or enhancing your grant writing business. This consultation is perfect for: a) grant writers who want to enter the exciting and growing grant writing industry; and b) grant writers who want to improve their effectiveness, refine their business models, and discover strategies for providing exceptional services to nonprofits. **Actively accepting clients in need of grant writing services for on-the-ground activism, organizing, and leadership. I am committed to advancing racial justice.** 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Due to recent incidents of plagiarism by other freelancers, please alert Upwork if you notice any wording on my Upwork profile appearing on other Upwork profiles by flagging that profile and emailing support@upwork.com. Thank you!
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Grant ProposalNonprofit OrganizationGrant Writing ConsultationGrant Evaluation PlanEnglishGrant ApplicationGrant DocumentationGrant Research & Prospect ListGrant Objectives & MethodologyCapacity Building GrantGeneral Operating GrantProgram Grant - $35 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a writer experienced in multiple contexts and platforms, including graduate level academic research writing, successful grantwriting, content creation for marketing and communications, and creative writing.
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Copy EditingThesis WritingArticle WritingRFP WritingSpeech WritingGrant Writing ConsultationEssay WritingGhostwritingUX WritingNonfiction WritingWritingAcademic EditingProofreadingContent Writing - $45 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an experienced cultural worker passionate about serving and amplifying our diverse communities and the rapidly expanding creative economy. I graduated with a Master's degree in Public Administration with a focus on social equity and cultural policy in 2023. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with over 400 visual and performing artists and coordinated exhibitions and arts programming in a variety of venues including The REACH at the Kennedy Center, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Otis Street Arts Project, and Torpedo Factory Art Center. My exhibitions and events have been highlighted in The Washington Post, DCist, District Fray, 730DC, and East City Art. While the content and format has varied, the programming I produce emphasizes inclusive community building, knowledge and resource exchange, financial sustainability for creatives, and centering the work and experiences of BIPOC and other people from marginalized groups.
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Artist InterviewNonprofit OrganizationArts & CultureProject ManagementSurvey DesignAdministrative SupportContent WritingCopy EditingCopywritingArt CurationProofreadingGrant Research & Prospect List - $35 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Filmmaker | Videographer | Editor | Fabricator | Writer | Actor | Voice Artist I am a multidisciplinary filmmaker, videographer, editor, fabricator, writer, and actor with a background in narrative and experimental storytelling. My work spans across film production, post-production, set fabrication, performance, and writing, and I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project. Videography & Video Editing I have extensive experience working as a cinematographer, grip & electric tech, and editor for narrative films, music videos, branded content, and experimental media. I have worked with production companies, independent artists, and organizations to create visually compelling work that prioritizes strong storytelling. My editing expertise includes Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop, with a keen eye for pacing, rhythm, and visual coherence. Fabrication & Set Construction With a background in set fabrication and art department work, I build physical environments for film, theater, and installations. I have worked as a fabricator for production companies, artists, and galleries, crafting props, sets, and immersive spaces that enhance visual storytelling. My approach is rooted in hands-on craftsmanship, practical problem-solving, and an understanding of how physical space interacts with cinematography. Writing & Grant Writing As a screenwriter and grant writer, I specialize in crafting compelling screenplays, treatments, and funding proposals for films and artistic projects. I have a proven track record of writing successful grant applications for independent filmmakers and creatives, helping them secure funding for their projects. Whether it's developing a script, writing funding proposals, or creating marketing materials, I offer strategic and effective storytelling that connects with audiences and funders alike. Acting & Voice Acting I have proven excellence as an actor and voice artist, with experience in narrative films, branded content, and performance-based media. My acting background gives me a strong understanding of on-camera performance, and I bring authenticity and presence to every role. I am available for on-screen acting, voiceover work, and branded content performances. Let’s Work Together I am available for videography, video editing, set fabrication, production design, acting, voice acting, and writing (including grant writing and screenwriting). Whether you need a cinematographer for your next shoot, a fabricator to build a practical set, an editor to bring your footage to life, a writer to develop compelling narratives, or a performer to bring your project to the next level, I bring a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to every collaboration. Let’s connect and create something meaningful. Reach out—I’d love to hear about your project!
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Voice ActingDance VideoLighting ProductGrant ApplicationSound DesignArt DirectionInstallation ArtSewingContent EditingEditing & ProofreadingStory DevelopmentStory EditingVideo EditingVideography - $60 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm an environmental scientist, writer and editor with over a decade of experience translating complex water science, climate data, and sustainability initiatives into clear, impactful stories. I specialize in corporate water stewardship and climate resilience, offering a broad skillset that includes content creation, proofreading, copy editing, and newsletter writing.
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Blog WritingPolicy WritingBlogBlog ContentTemplatesSustainabilityWaterProfessional ToneBusiness WritingProofreadingAcademic EditingWritingContent WritingScience - $65 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I build power, shape policy, and help changemakers win. As a political strategist, government relations pro, and Co-Founder of The Catto Collective, I work at the intersection of public affairs, storytelling, and advocacy. Whether I’m advising a candidate, crafting a narrative, or navigating the halls of government, I bring the same focus: make it real, make it count, make it move. I’ve spent over a decade turning bold ideas into legislative wins, funding victories, and grassroots movements. From securing millions in state investment to launching multistate educator networks, my work blends insider policy chops with outsider urgency. I’m currently pursuing my MPA at the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government, sharpening the tools to go even bigger. What I do best: Architecting policy strategies that pass and last Building coalitions that don’t collapse under pressure Writing with punch, precision, and purpose Training rising leaders to step into the spotlight Moving between tech, policy, and politics without losing the thread I believe in organized people, smart messaging, and the long game. Let’s connect if you're building something ambitious and want it to work.
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Strategic PlanningPolicy AnalysisPolitical Campaign Management SoftwareVirtual AssistanceProject Management - $20 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
An experienced k-12 urban educator with a strong background in non-profit operations, educational development, and communications. Skilled in project management, public relations, philanthropy, youth and community education, event planning, and community organizing, Katrina has spent 5+ years in the New Orleans public charter school landscape in middle school and high school administration and operations. She also has experience in marketing, communication, and operations for local/national community and youth organizations. Katrina has dedicated her career to directly engaging with youth, their families, and their communities and has done so in multiple capacities, including: operations management and leadership in the New Orleans public school system, facilitating national training for organizations who serve youth and families in vulnerable positions, teaching arts and entrepreneurship to youth, and partnering with numerous national and local organizations for information-sharing, and innovative evidence-based programming. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College with a master’s degree in public policy, with a focus in nonprofit and arts management, and from Gonzaga University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She has also been a Coro Leader in Learning Fellow. She has her PhD in educational policy and leadership from Drexel. Her research agenda focuses on equity gaps for women and minoritized populations, policy design, and principles and practices of effective leaders in education.An experienced k-12 urban educator with a strong background in non-profit operations, educational development, and communications. Skilled in project management, public relations, philanthropy, youth and community education, event planning, and community organizing, Katrina has spent 5+ years in the New Orleans public charter school landscape in middle school and high school administration and operations. She also has experience in marketing, communication, and operations for local/national community and youth organizations. Katrina has dedicated her career to directly engaging with youth, their families, and their communities and has done so in multiple capacities, including: operations management and leadership in the New Orleans public school system, facilitating national training for organizations who serve youth and families in vulnerable positions, teaching arts and entrepreneurship to youth, and partnering with numerous national and local organizations for information-sharing, and innovative evidence-based programming. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College with a master’s degree in public policy, with a focus in nonprofit and arts management, and from Gonzaga University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She has also been a Coro Leader in Learning Fellow. She has her PhD in educational policy and leadership from Drexel. Her research agenda focuses on equity gaps for women and minoritized populations, policy design, and principles and practices of effective leaders in education.
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Events & WeddingsResearch InterviewsResearch & StrategyResearch PapersFocus GroupsQualitative ResearchGrant Objectives & MethodologyGrant Evaluation PlanGrant ApplicationNonprofitEvent PlanningResearch MethodsAcademic ResearchProject Management - $60 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I'm a veteran white paper and content writer with real-world experience as an environmental consultant. I’m a published scientist and author, as well as an expert communicator with particular expertise in site remediation and green infrastructure.
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