Do Not Miss This Funding Season!!
You need a Grant Writer who bridges the gap between Your Nonprofits and Funding Opportunities…
This week, I will use My 24/7 spot on STRATEGY, AVAILABILITY and COMMUNICATION, to get your FUNDING dreams to You!!
With me, you don’t need to hire multiple freelancers to effect your grant proposals or ensure timely submission to funding opportunities for your nonprofit(s), and business(es).
So, let me help you save money as an expert consultant for your Grant Writing, Grant Research, Pitch decks, Applications and Fundraising strategy the right way.
With 6+ years of experience and millions of funding secured, I’m back revamped and fully updated with new approaches and measures to help you finalise your proposals and grant applications once, correctly, and on time.
I combine Business Strategy, Market Research, Budget Management, Persuasive Grant Writing, and Nonprofit impact story, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to deliver proposals that stand out anywhere around the world.
🔹 What I Deliver
✍️ Grant Research & Prospect Lists (aligned funders, direct links, deadlines, funding amounts, and application strategy)
✍️ Winning Business Plans & Strategic Proposals (Federal, State, Program, Capital & Capacity Building Grants)
✍️ Grant Writing (impact-driven, persuasive, and funder-aligned)
✍️ Grant Applications (timely submission, compliance, and follow-up)
✍️ General Operating, Program, and Capital Grant Support
✍️ Proposal Review, Editing & Proofreading
✍️ Letters of Intent (LOIs)
✍️ Grant Documentation, Evaluation Plans & Grant Coordination
💥 Industries Served
Small & Medium Businesses | Nonprofits | Social Services | Healthcare & Healthcare IT | Arts & Culture | Education | STEM & AI | Engineering | Financial Services | Transportation
⭐Client Review
Ghazal:
"Chidera helped me review and revise a proposal I'd been putting off for months in a very short time. He’s enthusiastic, detail-oriented, skilled, supportive, and a pleasure to work with. I’m glad to have found a solid grant writer with affordable fees for solo entrepreneurs and micro-businesses. Highly recommended!"
Let’s align your goals, secure funding, and move your organisation forward.
👉 Send me an invite or message let’s get started.
Grant Writing
Grant Application
Business Plan
Business Planning & Strategy
Grant Research & Prospect List
English
Market Research
Capacity Building Grant
Capital Grant
General Operating Grant
Fundraising
Pitch Deck
Grant Proposal
Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
Grant Writing Consultation
Program Grant
Grant Objectives & Methodology
In-Kind Grant
deepak P.
Bhopal, India
$6/hr
4.2
179 jobs
If you're looking for a exprienced Real Estate Virtual Assistant who can keep your transactions organised, your CRM up to date, and your pipeline moving without missing a single deadline, I'm here to help. I have 9+ years of industry experience and 7+ years of freelancing experience supporting Realtors, brokers, wholesalers, real estate investors, and property managers across the United States. I understand the entire real estate workflow and provide reliable support to help clients stay organised, save time, and close more deals.
Transaction Coordination & Administrative Support
I specialise in managing real estate transactions from contract to close, ensuring every file is accurate, compliant, and completed on time. My experience includes contract preparation, document management, MLS listing management, disclosure packages, title and escrow coordination, lender and attorney communication, inspection and appraisal scheduling, deadline tracking, buyer and seller communication, calendar management, and closing coordination. I work proactively to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
CRM Management & Operations
I have extensive experience managing CRMs and daily business operations for real estate professionals. I maintain lead pipelines, update client records, organise follow-ups, manage appointments, track tasks, create reports, import and clean data, and keep business systems running efficiently. I am comfortable learning new software quickly and can work independently while following established processes and SOPs.
Lead Generation & Property Research
I help investors, wholesalers, and agents build high-quality lead lists using PropStream, PropertyRadar, MLS platforms, county records, and skip tracing tools. My experience includes researching absentee owners, vacant properties, high-equity homeowners, tax-delinquent properties, probate leads, cash buyers, LLC-owned properties, multifamily owners, and distressed properties. I also perform prope
Real Estate Services I Provide
✔ Transaction Coordination (Contract-to-Close)
✔ Lead & Contact Management
✔ Pipeline Management
✔ Smart Plans & Task Management
✔ Lead Tagging & Organisation
✔ Follow-Up Tracking
✔ Calendar Management
✔ Notes & Activity Updates
✔ Data Cleanup & Import/Export
✔ Lead Generation & Property Research
CRM Management
✔ Follow Up Boss
✔ Podio (Custom Setup & Workflow Management)
✔ Lofty (Chime)
✔ GoHighLevel (GHL)
✔ Salesforce
✔ Zoho CRM
✔ InvestorFuse
✔ Brivity
✔ Top Producer
✔ LionDesk
✔ Realeflow
✔ RealAutomation
✔ Pipedrive
✔ HubSpot
✔ KVCore
✔ Realvolve
Lead Generation & Research Tools
✔ PropStream
✔ PropertyRadar
✔ BatchLeads
MLS Platforms
✔ Matrix MLS
✔ Fusion MLS
✔ GAMLS
✔ FMLS
✔ ReinMLS
✔ VAMLS
Transaction Management Platforms
✔ SkySlope
✔ Dotloop
✔ ZipForms
✔ DocuSign
✔ SignNow
✔ AppFiles
Marketing Tools
✔ Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
✔ Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
✔ Canva
✔ Zillow
✔ Trulia
✔ Redfin
✔ Homesnap
✔ Facebook Marketplace
✔ Craigslist
✔ Mailichimp
✔ Zoho Campaign
I believe in accuracy, consistency, and proactive communication. Whether you need help with transaction coordination, CRM management, lead generation, MLS listings, or administrative support, I am committed to delivering high-quality work that keeps your business organised and growing.
Let's connect and discuss how I can help streamline your real estate operations.
Zoho CRM
Lead Generation
Marketing Strategy
Mailchimp
Podio
Real Estate Transaction Standard
Virtual Assistance
Real Estate Listing
CRM Automation
Data Analysis
Social Media Marketing
Sogbanmu M.
Abeokuta, Nigeria
$15/hr
4.5
157 jobs
SEO Food Writer and Recipe Writer helping food blogs, recipe websites, restaurants, cookbook authors, and food brands create content that ranks on Google, builds authority, and turns readers into loyal subscribers and customers.
The best recipes don't just taste good, they rank on Google, earn backlinks, and keep readers coming back for the next meal.
I've written over 400 SEO food articles for food blogs generating more than 2 million monthly page views.
I turn recipes into SEO assets that grow traffic, engage readers, and increase revenue.
My Food Writing Services:
SEO Food Content & Blog Writing:
I help food blogs, recipe websites, and food brands publish content that ranks on Google and keeps readers engaged.
•SEO food articles
•Food blog posts
•Evergreen content
•Trending food content
•Content refreshes & updates
•Keyword optimization
•Search intent optimization
•Featured snippet optimization
•Internal linking recommendations
•Editorial content
Recipe Writing & Recipe Development:
I create reader-friendly recipes that are accurate, engaging, and ready for publication.
•Original recipe development
•Recipe writing
•Recipe testing
•Recipe rewriting
•Step-by-step instructions
•Recipe cards
•Ingredient substitutions
•Nutritional information
•Meal prep recipes
•Cooking tips & kitchen hacks
Cookbook Writing & Editorial Services:
I support authors, chefs, and food entrepreneurs throughout the cookbook creation process.
•Cookbook writing
•Cookbook ghostwriting
•Cookbook editing
•Recipe organization
•Chapter introductions
•Recipe formatting
•Proofreading
•Style consistency
Food Brand Copywriting & Product Content:
I write persuasive content that helps food businesses attract customers and increase sales.
•Product descriptions
•Restaurant website copy
•Menu descriptions
•Landing pages
•About Us pages
•Brand storytelling
•Email newsletters
•Affiliate articles
•Product reviews
•Buying guides
Nutrition & Lifestyle Food Content:
I create educational, research-backed content for health and wellness audiences.
•Healthy eating articles
•Nutrition content
•Special diet content (Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean)
•Ingredient guides
•Wellness articles
•Food trends
•Food travel articles
SEO Optimization & Publishing:
I ensure your content is optimized, polished, and ready to perform.
•AI content editing & humanization
•On-page SEO
•Meta titles & descriptions
•WordPress publishing
•Yoast SEO
•Rank Math
•Content formatting
•Proofreading & editing
•Google Search Console recommendations
I don't just write recipes, I research what your audience is searching for, analyze search intent, structure content for readability and featured snippets, naturally incorporate keywords without keyword stuffing, optimize headings, internal linking opportunities, and implement on-page SEO best practices.
The result is content that's easier to discover, enjoyable to read, and built to support your long-term content strategy.
Topics I write about:
• Healthy Recipes
• Family Meals
• Quick & Easy Dinners
• Baking & Desserts
• Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes
• Mediterranean, Keto & Paleo Recipes
• International Cuisine
• Meal Planning & Meal Prep
• Kitchen Tips & Cooking Techniques
• Ingredient Guides & Substitutions
• Coffee & Beverage Content
• Restaurant Features
• Food Trends
What you get:
✓ Thorough research and fact-checked content
✓ Clear, accurate, easy-to-follow recipe instructions
✓ SEO writing based on keyword research and search intent
✓ Content that matches your editorial guidelines and brand voice
✓ Clean formatting that's ready for WordPress publishing
✓ Fast communication and dependable turnaround
✓ Minimal revisions because I pay attention to detail from the start
Tools I use:
• Ahrefs • SEMrush • Surfer SEO • Frase • Clearscope • Google Keyword Planner
• Google Search Console • Google Docs • WordPress • Yoast SEO • Rank Math • Grammarly Premium • Hemingway Editor • Canva • ChatGPT & Claude
Your recipes shouldn't disappear on page five of Google while lower-quality blogs outrank you.
Whether you need one article or a long-term content partner, my goal is to create food content that gets found, gets read, and gets results.
If you're looking for an SEO Food Writer, Recipe Writer, Food Blog Writer, Cookbook Writer, or Recipe Developer who understands food, SEO, editorial standards, and what keeps readers coming back, I'd love to chat.
Click the "Invite to Job" button or send me a quick message. Let's create food content that ranks higher, engages readers, and helps your business grow.
SEO Writing
Recipe Writing
Blog Writing
Food Writing
Content Writing
Copywriting
Cookbook
Article Writing
Recipe Development
Editing & Proofreading
On-Page SEO
Keyword Research
Content SEO
Content Editing
Creative Computer Services Aloha
Blog Content
Health & Fitness
Search Engine Optimization
Food & Beverage
Cooking
Matt M.
New York, New York
$50/hr
5.0
7 jobs
I’m a private consultant and private investor specializing in qualitative & quantitative market research, and restructuring for small and medium-sized businesses. I deliver strategic insights to drive growth and informed decisions.
For more information, please feel free to reach out.
Research Methods
Market Research
Qualitative Research
PowerPoint Presentation
Microsoft Excel
Company Research
Marketing Consulting
Venture Capital Consulting
Fundraising
Private Equity
Market Research Interview
Online Market Research
Marketing Strategy
Retail & Consumer Goods
Food & Beverage
Nirob A.
Lisbon, Portugal
$10/hr
5.0
607 jobs
B2B Lead Generation, Investor Research, Market Research & CRM Data Enrichment specialist, and Clay automation expert, with 9+ years of experience, 550+ completed projects, and 6,500+ hours of research. I help founders, sales, marketing teams, and VC/PE firms turn fragmented data into verified, decision-ready prospect lists and business intelligence without wasting time on low-quality data.
From list building and company research to investor mapping and CRM cleanup, I deliver structured intelligence your team can act on immediately, not raw exports you have to fix yourself.
What I Deliver:
► B2B Lead Generation & Contact Lists
• Verified decision-maker contacts matched to your ICP
• High-quality prospect lists and contact lists (researched, not scraped databases)
• Email sourcing with role-based and account-level targeting for outbound
► Clay Automation & Enrichment
• Building Clay tables with waterfall enrichment across multiple data providers (higher match rates, lower cost per verified contact)
• Custom enrichment workflows that find and validate emails, titles, and firmographics
• AI-powered research at scale using Claygent for custom data points and qualification
• Signal-based prospecting: hiring, funding, tech-stack, and intent triggers
• Automated lead lists that sync directly into your CRM or outbound tool, no manual cleanup
► Investor & Investment Research
• VC / PE mapping and investor lists aligned with your thesis or sector
• Funding signals, startup tracking, and competitive investor landscapes
• Pricing research and deal-flow support
► Market & Competitor Research
• Market mapping across niche B2B sectors
• Competitor research, breakdowns, and positioning insights
• Opportunity-gap identification for growth teams
► CRM Data Enrichment & Data Mining
• Cleaning, structuring, and validating CRM data in Microsoft Excel and beyond
• Removing duplicates and outdated records
• Enrichment with firmographic and decision-maker details
• Online research, data collection, and AI fact-checking for accuracy
► How I Work
I don't just deliver lists, I build usable intelligence systems. My approach is:
• Precision-first (quality over volume)
• Fully transparent (clear sourcing and logic)
• CRM-ready (no cleanup on your side)
• Built for real sales and investment workflows
Tools & Systems: Clay (advanced workflows & enrichment) • LinkedIn Sales Navigator • Crunchbase Pro • Apollo • ZoomInfo • Statista • Microsoft Excel • ChatGPT • Claude • custom research frameworks and manual verification.
► Who I Work With:
• B2B SaaS & tech companies
• Venture capital & private equity firms
• Growth marketing and outbound sales teams
• Research agencies and strategy consultants
► Engagement & Pricing (adapted to complexity):
• Standard Research & Lead Sourcing: from $15/hr
• Advanced Market / Investor Intelligence: $20-$100/hr
► Why Clients Work With Me
You don't need more data, you need the right data. Every contact is verified and purpose-driven, every list is structured for immediate action, and every project plugs directly into your pipeline or CRM. If you need accurate B2B research, lead generation, or investor intelligence that actually supports decisions, let's build it together. Send me a message and tell me about your project.
List Building
Company Research
Microsoft Excel
Online Research
Prospect List
Email Sourcing
Data Mining
Competitor Research
Contact List
Data Collection
Market Research
Data Entry
Investor List
Investment Research
Pricing Research
AI Fact-Checking
Lead Generation
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Clay
Sales Lead Lists
Muhammad I.
Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Research Paper Writing | Academic Writing | Scientific Writing | Manuscript Editing | Proofreading | Thesis Support | Literature Reviews | Dissertation Support | Journal Publication Assistance | Graphical Abstract Design | Scientific Figures | Result Graphs | Table Formatting | Citations | Data Analysis | PhD Research Writer | References & Citations | Essay Writing | Book Writing | Book Editing
🎓 Academic & Research Credentials:
PhD in Physics | Assistant Professor | Research Supervisor | Academic Writer | Research Paper & Journal Article Specialist | 80+ Peer-Reviewed Publications | 10+ Years of Research Experience | 120+ Successfully Completed Projects
🚀 Transform Your Research into a Publication-Ready Manuscript
Need a publication-ready manuscript, thesis, dissertation, or journal article?
Work with a PhD researcher who has authored 80+ peer-reviewed publications and understands exactly what editors, reviewers, and journals expect. With over 10 years of active research experience, I help researchers, students, and academics produce high-quality research that is clear, impactful, and submission-ready.
Unlike many freelancers, I am an active researcher and Assistant Professor who has successfully navigated the peer-review process numerous times. I know what leads to acceptance—and what often leads to rejection.
🔬 Research Writing & Publication Support
✔ Research Papers & Journal Articles
✔ Scientific & Academic Writing
✔ Literature Reviews & Systematic Reviews
✔ Thesis & Dissertation Writing
✔ Research Proposals & Grant Writing
✔ Case Studies & Technical Reports
✔ Research Gap Identification
✔ Reviewer Response Letters & Manuscript Revisions
📝 Manuscript Editing & Proofreading
✔ Academic Editing & Scientific Proofreading
✔ Grammar, Language, Clarity & Readability Enhancement
✔ Structural & Logical Improvement
✔ Flow, Coherence & Organization Enhancement
✔ Citation & Reference Verification
✔ Plagiarism Reduction & Similarity Improvement
✔ AI-Generated Content Humanization
✔ Publication-Ready Manuscript Refinement
📄 Journal Publication Assistance
✔ Journal Selection & Publication Strategy
✔ Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, MDPI, IEEE, ACS & Taylor & Francis Formatting
✔ APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago & Vancouver Referencing
✔ Journal Submission Support
✔ Cover Letter Preparation
✔ Reviewer Comment Responses
✔ Submission-Ready Manuscript Preparation
📊 Scientific Figures, Graphs & Data Analysis
✔ Graphical Abstract Design
✔ Scientific Figures & Schematics
✔ Publication-Quality Result Graphs
✔ Table Formatting & Data Presentation
✔ Python, R & Jupyter Notebook
✔ Statistical Analysis & Quantitative Research
✔ Data Visualization & Interpretation
✔ Econometric & Panel Data Analysis
✔ Research Data Reporting
🏆 Why Clients Choose Me
✔ PhD in Physical Sciences
✔ Assistant Professor & Active Researcher
✔ 80+ Peer-Reviewed Research Publications
✔ 10+ Years of Research Experience
✔ 120+ Successfully Completed Projects
✔ Publication-Ready Deliverables
✔ High-Quality, Original Academic Content
✔ Fast Turnaround & On-Time Delivery
✔ Unlimited Professional Communication
✔ Confidential & Ethical Research Support
✔ Detail-Oriented Review Process
✔ Long-Term Research Collaboration Support
🎯 Who I Work With
✔ PhD & Master's Students
✔ Researchers & Academics
✔ Universities & Research Institutes
✔ Scientific & Technical Professionals
✔ Healthcare & Industry Researchers
✔ Non-Native English Authors
✔ Authors Preparing Journal Submissions
🌍 Serving Clients Worldwide
🇺🇸 USA | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇪🇺 Europe | 🌎 Worldwide
📩 Ready to Get Started?
Send me your topic, journal target, deadline, research question, or existing draft, and I will provide practical recommendations on the best path forward.
Let's transform your research into a professional, publication-ready manuscript.
Research Paper Writing
Article Writing
Academic Editing
Graph & Table Creation
Writing
Literature Review
Scientific Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Data Analysis
Python
RStudio
Manuscript Editing Software
Data Visualization
Thesis Writing
Professional Journal Citations
Publication Design
Academic Proofreading
References & Citations
Thesis
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