Hi! I’m Ashley Martinez 👋 I’m a funding and procurement consultant with 17 years of experience helping organizations secure the resources they need to grow. Since 2018, I’ve helped clients win over $100 million in grants, contracts, and discretionary funding. I specialize in: Grant Writing & Funding Strategy – Identifying opportunities, writing persuasive proposals, and coaching teams to strengthen in-house capacity. Procurement & Contracting – Developing competitive RFP responses, navigating compliance, and supporting clients through post-award requirements. Whether your priority is securing new funding or competing for government contracts, I’ll bring the strategy and execution needed to deliver results. Let’s chat about your next project.

Hello and welcome! I am currently collaborating with one of the largest venture builders in the world, as a pitch maker. I am also a communication expert for a successful agentic AI startup with clients in North America and Europe. My main purpose is to build and deliver world-class plans, models, reports and presentations for your projects. I can assist with the whole package: ideation, structure, analysis and modeling, narrative, writing, design, and speech preparation. My portfolio of clients includes global companies like Raiffeisen Bank International, Johnson & Johnson, Novo Nordisk, Cathay Pacific, Enbridge, Inchcape, Lundbeck, Tetra Laval, Security Bank, AB InBev, Endeavour Mining, Center for Creative Leadership, 3M, Dick Clark Productions, Patreon, and more. I have also created presentations for TED and TEDx Talks. Highlights: - Certified by Upwork in presentation design - Top-rated plus freelancer - Professional background in business planning, analysis, and operations - People training experience - Real success pitching for business (fundraising, new clients, projects) - Graphic design proficiency - Formal education in business administration and management - Formal education in storytelling, presentations, data-driven decision-making, and communication strategies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My work consists of: - Presentations and pitches in general - Business analysis and reports - Business and financial planning, financial models - Company overviews and case studies - Landing and website pages - Other deliverables like brochures, banners or mockups. - Brand collaterals. I never outsource my work. Happy to hear from you, David

Founders and executives don’t need more content. They need clear positioning and a reliable way to show up with ideas that build trust. I help founders, leaders, and experts turn their experience into LinkedIn thought leadership that creates visibility, credibility, and inbound opportunities without sounding forced, templated, or “salesy.” I’ve completed 600+ writing and editing projects across platforms, working with global brands and fast-moving teams. What clients value most is my ability to take raw thoughts (voice notes, messy ideas, half-formed drafts) and turn them into writing that feels clear, confident, and human. What I’m best at Great personal branding isn’t about inventing a persona. It’s about revealing what’s already there. My job is to help you: - clarify what you actually stand for - surface the proof you already have (experience, insight, results) - shape an idea that’s compelling and sustainable Once the positioning is clear, the content becomes much easier, and far more effective. How I support clients - LinkedIn ghostwriting (weekly posts that match your voice) - Profile revamps (banners, About section, positioning) - Content strategy (themes, angles, series, not random posts) - Repurposing (notes, blogs, podcasts → LinkedIn posts) Optional: engagement support and content refinement based on performance Why this works I don’t just write for LinkedIn, I actively build on the platform myself. My own content has grown to 15,000+ followers and generated 2M+ impressions in the past year, which directly reflects how I think about hooks, pacing, and audience resonance. I combine that hands-on platform experience with a strong editorial foundation: structure, clarity, tone, and consistency. How we work - Short intake + voice capture - Positioning and content direction (themes + POV) - Weekly posts delivered in batches for approval - Iterate based on what performs and what feels most “you” If you’ve read this far, send me: - your LinkedIn profile link - who you want to attract - what you want LinkedIn to do for you (authority, leads, partnerships, hiring) I’ll respond with a clear plan and the next best step.

Most financial models and business plans fail when assumptions can’t survive questions. I build financial models, business plans, and pitch decks designed to hold up under investor, lender, and internal review. I work with founders and leadership teams who need more than a spreadsheet or a generic narrative. My focus is on clarity, structure, and defensibility ensuring that strategy, market realities, and financial performance are aligned and easy to understand. My work integrates financial modeling with credible market research, competitive analysis, and realistic operating assumptions. I translate complex inputs into clear, well-organized materials that allow stakeholders to quickly grasp the opportunity, the risks, and the path forward. My experience spans CFO-level financial planning, scenario modeling, cash flow forecasting, and investor-facing analysis across multiple industries and company stages. I am comfortable working with incomplete information, pressure-testing assumptions, and refining models and narratives as clarity improves. Clients typically engage me to: ⬩ Build decision-ready financial models for fundraising, lending, and internal planning ⬩ Develop comprehensive business plans supported by market and competitive research ⬩ Create pitch decks that clearly communicate vision, strategy, and financial reality ⬩ Validate assumptions around growth, costs, timing, scalability, and risk ⬩ Prepare materials that can withstand investor, lender, and board-level scrutiny I place particular emphasis on sustainability and scalability. Growth initiatives are modeled alongside their cost, cash flow, and execution implications, with contingencies and downside scenarios clearly articulated. My work style is collaborative, structured, and detail oriented. I document assumptions clearly, explain financial drivers in plain language, and deliver materials that are professional, concise, and easy to defend. If you are preparing for a capital raise, lender review, board presentation, or internal decision and need financial models, business plans, or pitch decks that hold up under real scrutiny, I’m happy to discuss your project.

I help nonprofits, startups, technology companies, and businesses secure government funding, win competitive contracts, and build the compliance infrastructure that keeps them fundable long-term. Over the past 6+ years, my clients have secured $5M+ in grants and contracts across federal, state, and international programs including: - $45M capital funding proposal - $300K in government contracts - 15+ federal grant submissions/month (ongoing) I maintain a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated Plus status across 20+ contracts. What I specialize in: 1. Grant Writing (Federal & State): Full proposal development from research to submission across Grants.gov, SAM.gov, AusIndustry, EU programs, UNDP, and government funding bodies in the US, Australia, and internationally. Sectors include healthcare, technology, sustainability, nonprofit, small business, and international development. 2. RFP & Government Tender Responses: End-to-end submissions for SAM.gov, AusTender, and state procurement portals. Technical approach, past performance narratives, staffing plans, compliance matrices, and pricing justification — written to what evaluators actually score. 3. Compliance Documentation: Audit-ready frameworks, SOPs, and policies aligned to funder requirements and regulatory standards. I have hands-on experience building compliance infrastructure for organizations operating under HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS — as well as Australian Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and government funder audit requirements. 4. R&D Tax Incentive Consulting: Full substantiation packages for AusIndustry (AU) and IRC Section 41 (US). If your organization is running experimental programs, building software, or testing new models, you may qualify for R&D credits and not know it. 5. Grant Strategy & Pipeline Management: Funding landscape mapping, opportunity prioritization, eligibility assessment, deadline tracking, and multi-program pipeline management. I identify the highest-probability opportunities before you commit to writing a single word. What separates my work: I don't just write proposals, I understand what funders score, what government evaluators flag, and what compliance gaps kill applications after submission. Every document I deliver is built to survive scrutiny, not just meet a deadline. I've worked with clients across the US, Australia, UK, Canada, and international development markets. Whether you're pursuing competitive grants, responding to a complex RFP, building compliance infrastructure for a regulated industry, or claiming R&D credits you didn't know you qualified for, I bring the technical depth and strategic judgment to turn opportunity into funded outcomes. If you’re applying for funding, responding to an RFP, or building compliance infrastructure, message me with your goal and deadline. I’ll tell you within 24 hours if it’s a fit and what I’d do first.

Most companies don’t have a marketing issues. They have a growth system problem… Leads are inconsistent. Customer acquisition costs keep rising. Marketing campaigns are running, but results are disappointing. Sales teams are busy, yet revenue growth has stalled. Founders often assume the issue is advertising, SEO, or lead generation, while the real bottleneck sits elsewhere. As a Fractional CMO and Growth Systems Architect, I help founders identify what is actually limiting growth, prioritize the highest-impact opportunities, and build practical systems that drive measurable business results. For more than 15 years, I have worked with different companies — startups, SMBs, and established companies across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Middle East. Throughout 300+ projects, I have helped businesses enter new markets, improve customer acquisition, optimize marketing operations, strengthen competitive positioning, and build scalable growth frameworks. Unlike channel specialists, I do not focus on isolated tactics. My role is to understand the entire growth system, identify hidden constraints, and align marketing, sales, positioning, analytics, and execution around a clear growth strategy. Typical areas where I help clients include: • Business Growth Diagnostics & Assessments • Customer Acquisition Strategy • Go-To-Market Planning • Marketing Strategy & Leadership • Revenue Growth Planning • Market Expansion Strategy • Team Structure & Vendor Management • Marketing Operations & Process Optimization • Growth Roadmaps & Execution Oversight I am typically hired when: ✔ Marketing is active but results are disappointing ✔ Customer acquisition costs are increasing ✔ Growth has stalled and the root cause is unclear ✔ Multiple vendors or team members are working, but performance remains inconsistent ✔ Founders need senior-level marketing leadership without hiring a full-time executive ✔ A company needs a clear growth roadmap and someone capable of coordinating implementation If you need an experienced partner who can identify growth constraints, develop a practical strategy, and help turn it into measurable business outcomes, I would be glad to discuss your goals.

Winning work is not about writing longer proposals. It is about submitting strategically structured, fully compliant responses that evaluators can score quickly and confidently. I help businesses plan, manage, and write high-scoring tenders, RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and PQQ responses across government, infrastructure, construction, facilities services, engineering, and professional services sectors. With 15 years of international bid and proposal experience, I provide end-to-end bid support, from bid/no-bid decisions and requirements analysis through win themes, storyboarding, compliance mapping, writing, review cycles, and final submission management. My background as a former Procurement Officer gives me a buyer’s-eye understanding of how evaluators assess: - compliance - risk - methodology - capability evidence - value for money - differentiation - delivery confidence This means I don’t simply “write proposals.” I help position your offer as the lowest-risk, highest-value solution. My services include: - Bid / Proposal Management - Tender Strategy & Win Themes - RFP / RFT / ITT Response Writing - Compliance Matrix Development - Executive Summaries - Capability Statements - Methodology & Management Plans - Evidence-based Case Studies - Review & Red Team Support - Submission Formatting & Quality Checks My approach combines APMP best practice, persuasive proposal strategy, and evaluator-focused structure to help clients improve readability, scoring confidence, and overall competitiveness. If you need someone who can lead the bid process, coordinate inputs, and turn fragmented technical content into a compelling win document, I can help.

I have written thousands of proposals, grants, and investor-focused business plans for 300+ organizations over a 17-year career in development. An American living abroad in South America, I love to write and work for positive social change all over the globe. I have an MA in Environment and Natural Resources and International Studies as well as BAs in English and Political Science, am academically published, and have diverse experience in dozens of different fields. My favorite projects are holistic by design, cross-cutting in innovative ways to achieve sustainability across multi-disciplinary fields. My specialties are in climate resilience, ecology, agriculture, entrepreneurship, women, indigenous rights, youth development and education. I have worked in big tech, AI, health, and energy among other areas as well. I write content and appeals along with more technical proposals and have worked on every continent (save Antarctica!).

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 $31 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 Upwork support. Thank you!

Stop pitching ideas with messy slides that confuse investors. If your pitch deck, business presentation, or investor overview isn’t clear, structured, and persuasive, you’re not just “missing design”, you’re losing money. Most presentations fail because: 1. They are overloaded with text 2. They lack a clear story or flow 3. Their design distracts instead of supports 4. Their data is hard to understand If your PowerPoint presentation, Google Slides presentation, or Canva presentation has any of these issues, it’s already working against you. I help founders and businesses turn scattered ideas into high-converting pitch decks and presentations that are built to communicate, convince, and close. 👉 Meet Grace, Your Pitch Deck & Presentation Design Specialist I don’t just decorate slides. I structure information, refine messaging, and design presentations that make investors, clients, and stakeholders understand and act. Whether you're building a startup pitch deck, real estate pitch deck, or business plan presentation, I make sure your story is sharp, your data is clear, and your visuals support the decision you want. 👉What I Deliver — Pitch Deck Design (Investor-ready, VC-focused, startup fundraising) — Business Presentations & Financial Presentations — Sales & Marketing Presentation Decks — Google Slides & PowerPoint Presentation Design — Pitch Deck Content Structuring & Consulting — Data Visualization, Charts & Infographics — Presentation Revamp (Fix weak, cluttered slides) — Custom Branded Templates (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva) 👉Tools I Work With Microsoft PowerPoint • Google Slides • Keynote • Canva Adobe Illustrator • Adobe InDesign • Photoshop • Figma 👉Types of Pitch Decks & Presentations I Work On — Startup Pitch Decks (Pre-seed, Seed, Series A) — Investor Pitch Decks / Pitchbooks — Real Estate Pitch Decks — Business Plan Presentations — Sales & Marketing Presentations — Corporate & Internal Presentations — Financial & Data-Heavy Presentations 👉What Actually Sets Me Apart Most designers focus on how slides look. I focus on how they perform. I think like a pitch deck consultant, not just a designer I simplify complex ideas into clear visual communication I align your slides with business goals, investor expectations, and market positioning So your presentation doesn’t just look good, it works. 👉Who This Is For Founders raising funds (Seed, Series A, VC) Businesses refining their investor pitch deck or pitchbook Teams that need clear, structured presentations for growth Anyone tired of slides that look nice but say nothing Let’s Be Honest If your slides are cluttered, inconsistent, or unclear… you don’t have a design problem, you have a communication problem. That’s what I fix. 👉Let’s Work Send me your current deck (or rough ideas), and I’ll tell you exactly what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it.