🔥 92% Proposal Success Rate | $25M+ in Contracts & Grants Won Winning government contracts isn’t just about submitting a bid, it requires the right strategy, full compliance, and the ability to clearly align with evaluation criteria. With a 92% proposal success rate and over $25M in contracts and grants supported, I help businesses develop strong, compliant, and competitive proposals that position them to win. I work with small businesses, nonprofits, and contractors who want to get started or improve their results in government contracting. From understanding requirements to structuring clear, persuasive responses, I simplify the entire process and ensure every proposal is complete, compliant, and built to score, so you can move forward with confidence. What You Get When You Work With Me 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: ✅ Government Contract Proposal Writing – Developing persuasive and fully compliant proposals tailored to agency requirements. ✅ Bid Proposal Development – Structuring compelling bid responses that align with evaluation criteria. ✅ SAM.gov Registration & Maintenance – Assisting with entity registration and keeping your profile updated. ✅ RFP/RFQ/RFI Analysis & Response – Breaking down solicitation requirements and crafting strategic responses. ✅ GSA Schedule Applications – Helping businesses secure placement on the GSA Schedule. ✅ Grant Writing & Management – Researching, writing, and managing grant proposals for funding opportunities. ✅ Capability Statement Creation – Designing professional capability statements that highlight your expertise. ✅ Compliance & Regulatory Adherence – Ensuring your proposals meet all federal, state, and industry regulations. ✅ Technical Writing & Editing – Translating complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives. ✅ Budget & Cost Proposal Preparation – Crafting competitive, well-structured cost proposals. ✅ Competitive Analysis – Researching industry and competitor benchmarks to strengthen your bid strategy. ✅ Proposal Submission & Post-Submission Support – Managing submission logistics and responding to clarifications. ✅ Contract Negotiations & Modifications – Supporting you in securing favorable contract terms. 𝐌𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: ✔ Strategic Proposal Writing – Every proposal I develop is customized to emphasize your unique strengths, differentiators, and capabilities, ensuring a compelling and competitive submission. ✔ Thorough RFP Analysis – I meticulously evaluate RFP requirements, scope, and evaluation criteria to ensure full compliance and maximum scoring potential. ✔ Regulatory & Compliance Expertise – With an in-depth understanding of government regulations, I help mitigate risks and enhance your eligibility. ✔ Proposal Management & Coordination – I oversee the entire proposal development process, from initial planning to final submission, ensuring efficiency and timeliness. What Clients Say ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Steadfast helped us land our first federal contract. From SAM registration to proposal submission, his guidance was invaluable." — DHR Engineering LLC ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "We secured a $500K+ grant thanks to his precise grant writing and budgeting." — Atlanta Nonprofit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Professional, responsive, and extremely detail-oriented. We now feel confident bidding on government opportunities." — Advanced Carpentry LLC Whether you are new to government contracting or an experienced contractor pursuing larger opportunities, I can guide you through the process and help you submit stronger proposals. 📩 Send me your solicitation today and let’s position your next government proposal for success. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐞? 🔹 Proven Track Record – Extensive experience in government contracting, with a history of successful bid proposals. 🔹 Attention to Detail – I ensure every submission is precise, professional, and compliant with all solicitation requirements. 🔹 Industry Knowledge – Expertise across multiple sectors, enabling me to craft tailored proposals for diverse industries. 🔹 End-to-End Support – From business registration to post-award contract management, I provide comprehensive assistance at every stage. Government Contract Proposal Writer | Government Contracting Expert | Federal Proposal Writing | RFP RFQ IFB Proposal Response | Government Contract Consulting | Government Contracting Support | Federal and State Proposal Writing | RFP Response Development | RFQ Response Writing | IFB Response Development | Proposal Writing and Compliance | SAM.gov Registration Support | SAM.gov Profile Optimization | GSA Schedule Proposal Help | Capability Statement Writer | Government Contract | Government Contract Win Strategy | FAR DFARS Compliant Proposal Writing | Federal Procurement Consulting | Proposal Management | End to End Bid Management | Government Contract Research | Government Contract Opportunity Search | Federal Government Contract Bidding | State and Local Government Bids

Win Rate: 48% with total revenues over $20,000,000 US Free 30 Minute Consultations Available I am a Business Development Professional with extensive experience coordinating high-quality proposals. Opportunities have ranged from $30,000 to over $20,000,000. I have clients across a number of industries such as Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), Staffing, Social Services, IT, SaaS, healthcare, insurance, a Call Center, and transportation. My proposal management process is collaborative. I do more than make ‘proposals look pretty,’ every element has a reason and a purpose behind it. Together we will establish your win strategy and then tailor them to the opportunity. Every image, callout, graphic, and write-up will be developed according to our established competitive advantages to create a superb submission. I have a proven track record of developing winning submissions. I can assist clients with RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and Grants as well as any other submission you may require all customized and tailored to your specific needs and strategies. My Experience in Proposal and Grant Management - Managed proposal requests including, RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFI’s, EOI’s, Grants etc. valued from $30K to $9M - Experienced in the full proposal development process from the kick-off meeting to strategy development, to content creation, to graphic design, to compliance reviews and sign off, to submission. - Created outstanding submissions utilizing multiple mediums (graphics, videos, words), - Developed proposal strategies, technical research ability, and key messaging - A keen attention to detail to ensure all mandatory and compliance requirements are adhered to and addendums are included. - Managed the overall development schedules of all proposals and managed multiple proposal submissions simultaneously.

𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁. Many NGOs, nonprofits, and development organizations lose funding opportunities because their proposals are weak, unclear, or not aligned with donor requirements. Even strong projects get rejected due to poor proposal structure, weak logical frameworks, unclear budgets, and missing donor-focused language. I help organizations secure funding through professional grant proposals, business cases, donor applications, fundraising strategies, and project development support. With 12+ years of experience working with USAID, UKAID, UN Agencies, GIZ, and FCDO-funded projects, I understand exactly what donors expect in winning proposals. I have managed and supported multi-million-dollar projects related to governance, climate action, WASH, disaster response, livelihoods, democracy, and community development. ➡️𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗘 ✅ Professional grant and proposal writing ✅ Strong donor compliance understanding ✅ USAID, UN & FCDO proposal experience ✅ Business case & concept note development ✅ Logframe, Theory of Change & results framework expertise ✅ Budget planning & financial narrative support ✅ Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) knowledge ✅ Fast communication & timely delivery ✅ High-quality editing and proofreading ✅ Strategic fundraising support ➡️ 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗘 ✅ Grant Proposal Writing ✅ Technical Proposal Development ✅ Business Case Writing ✅ NGO Fundraising Strategy ✅ Donor Research & Mapping ✅ Proposal Review & Editing ✅ Project Design & Planning ✅ Logframe & KPI Development ✅ Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks ✅ Budget Proposal Development ✅ Compliance & Reporting Support ➡️ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 ✅ Complete Grant Proposal Writing ✅ USAID & UN Grant Applications ✅ FCDO Business Cases ✅ RFP & EOI Responses ✅ Donor Research ✅ Proposal Editing & Proofreading ✅ Fundraising Consultation ✅ Budget Narratives & Financial Planning ✅ Theory of Change Development ✅ Impact & Donor Reporting ➡️ 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 ✅ Grant Writing ✅ Proposal Writing ✅ Business Proposal Writing ✅ Technical Writing ✅ Project Management ✅ Program Development ✅ Budget Planning ✅ Donor Compliance ✅ Report Writing ✅ Stakeholder Management ✅ Fundraising Strategy ✅ Monitoring & Evaluation ✅ Risk Management ✅ Strategic Planning ✅ Research & Analysis ✅ Needs Assessment ✅ Communication Skills ✅ Team Coordination ✅ Documentation & Reporting ✅ Partner Relationship Management ➡️ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 ✅ Head of Project Management Office – Local NGO Managing 26 projects related to WASH, Climate Action, Disaster Response, and Livelihood Development. ✅ Project Manager – FCDO Managed governance and development projects worth millions of GBP from design to implementation and reporting. ➡️𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 ✅ NGOs & Nonprofits ✅ International Development ✅ Humanitarian Sector ✅ Climate & Environment ✅ Governance & Democracy ✅ Community Development ➡️ 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 & 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 ✅ Logical Framework (Logframe) ✅ Theory of Change ✅ Results Framework ✅ KPI & MEAL Tools ✅ Microsoft Office Suite ✅ Google Workspace ✅ Budget Forecasting Tools ✅ Donor Compliance Frameworks ✅ Monitoring & Evaluation Tools ✅ Risk Management Frameworks ✅ Project Planning Tools ➡️ 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 If you need a professional grant writer and proposal specialist who understands donor expectations and creates high-quality funding proposals, send me a message today. I am ready to help you secure funding and grow your impact. ➡️ 𝗞𝗘𝗬𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 Grant Writer, Proposal Writer, NGO Consultant, USAID Proposal Writer, UN Grant Writer, FCDO Business Case, UKAID Proposal, Donor Funding Expert, Grant Proposal Specialist, Technical Proposal Writer, Business Case Writer, NGO Fundraising, Grant Research, Proposal Development, Project Management, Program Development, Budget Proposal, Budget Narrative, Concept Note, Logframe Expert, Theory of Change, Results Framework, Monitoring Evaluation, MEAL Specialist, Development Sector Consultant, Disaster Response Projects, Climate Action Projects, WASH Projects, Governance Projects, Livelihood Programs, Donor Compliance, Proposal Editing, Proposal Review, International Development, Fundraising Expert, RFP Response, EOI Writing, Nonprofit Consultant, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Community Development, Capacity Building, Humanitarian Projects

Your paper deserves to be published. Your thesis deserves to pass. Your grants and NSF proposal deserve funding. I'm Dr. Ijaz, a PhD in Computer Science (University of Nottingham) with hands-on experience as a peer reviewer for Wiley and IEEE journals. I know exactly what editors and reviewers look for, and win grants like NSF — with PhD-level precision from someone who has been on both sides of the reviewer's desk. I don't do generic editing and proofreading. I do PhD-level, reviewer-minded editing that gets your work across the finish line. ✔ 100% Job Success · Top Rated · $30K+ earned on Upwork ✔ 78 completed projects · Clients across 4 continents ✔ Avg. response time: under 4 hours ✔ PhD in Computer Science (University of Nottingham) ✔ IEEE / Wiley reviewer experience ✔ 100% Job Success | Top Rated ⭐ Who I Work With Researchers who are serious about publication. PhD and MS students, university faculty, postdocs, and funded research labs working under real deadlines. Faculty and scientists are looking for funding from NSF and DoD. If you've received reviewer comments that feel impossible to address, a thesis your supervisor keeps sending back, or an NSF proposal that needs to be airtight — this is where I can help. ⭐ About Me I am a PhD in Computer Science with extensive experience in academic editing, research consulting, and grant proposal development. I have successfully supported: Q1 journal publications MS, PhD theses, and dissertations NSF and international grant proposals Reviewer-response and resubmission cycles I work with precision, ethics, and a reviewer’s mindset — not generic proofreading. 🔬 What I Do ✔ Thesis & Dissertation Editing: I work through supervisor feedback systematically — fixing logic gaps, argument flow, grammar, and structure. Fluent in LaTeX, Overleaf, and Word. ✔ Journal Paper Proofreading & Revision: I align your paper with IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer standards, address reviewer comments point by point, and strengthen your technical clarity before resubmission. ✔ Research Paper Polishing: Sharper arguments, stronger novelty positioning, cleaner references (Zotero / EndNote / Mendeley). I make your contribution impossible to overlook. ✔ NSF & Grant Proposal Writing: From technical narrative to budget justification — I write proposals that reviewers fund, not file away. Experience with NSF and international funding bodies. ✔ Formatting & Conversion: APA / IEEE / Springer templates, LaTeX ↔ Word/PDF conversion, journal submission formatting — done right the first time. 🎯 Why Researchers Choose Me Over Generic Editors Most editors fix grammar. I fix the argument. I bring a reviewer's eye to every document, catching not just language issues but also logical gaps, weak justifications, and structural problems that lead to desk rejections. My background in Computer Science, AI, and Smart Systems means I understand your content, not just your sentences. ✔ Confidential & ethical with strong and ethical use of AI, no plagiarism, ever ✔ On-time delivery, every time ✔ You get a collaborator, not just a contractor 📩 Next Step Message me with: Target journal or funding call Deadline Current draft (if available) I’ll respond with a clear plan and timeline in ln a matter of hours.

25+ Years in Relationship-Centered Development Are you a nonprofit leader who knows you need to strengthen donor relationships and sharpen your message but aren't sure where to start? I help organizations move beyond transactional fundraising to build authentic, lasting connections with the people who believe in their mission—and I help you shape communications that inspire action. With over 25 years in nonprofit development and marketing, I've guided organizations of all sizes toward sustainable funding strategies and compelling narratives—from grassroots community groups to campaigns exceeding $20 million. My approach is built on my Cultivating Relationships (CR) framework—a donor-as-hero, gratitude-first philosophy that puts genuine connection before the ask. **How I can help you:** **Fundraising & Development Strategy** Fundraising strategy and campaign planning · Donor cultivation and stewardship strategy · Major donor and corporate partnership strategy · Board fundraising training and toolkits · Foundation and grant strategy · Case for support and messaging direction **Marketing & Communications Strategy** Storytelling and messaging strategy · Email and social media strategy · Integrated marketing strategy that supports fundraising goals · Brand and positioning guidance **Strategic Coaching & On-Call Support** Sometimes you don't need another deliverable—you need a thought partner. Through my coaching offering, you get a direct, ongoing line to me for the real-time moments: a donor conversation you're weighing, a decision before you hit send, a board ask you want to talk through. Available as a standalone package or built into a retainer. My clients include environmental conservation organizations, social justice nonprofits, youth development programs, and publications committed to amplifying diverse voices. I bring strategic vision and a partner's perspective. Whether you need a fundraising strategy, a communications approach that builds community, help preparing your board to fundraise confidently, or a thought partner to strengthen your overall direction, I'd love to learn about your organization and explore how I can help. Let's talk about what's possible for your mission.

I am a PhD-level (Brandeis, MPP Georgetown, BA Wesleyan) researcher available to write new text and improve your academic writing (i.e., journal articles, papers, dissertations, prospectuses) and applications for higher education (essays, CVs, resumes). Expertise in improving text through developmental editing (evaluating and improving its substantive content and structure), line editing (enhancing language use), and copyediting (the final edit). Bring a high level of attention to detail, appropriate grammar, professional tone, and clarity. Your written material will stand out due to the crisp writing and the removal of distracting grammar, tense, punctuation, and syntax errors. No CHAT GPT. I read every word. Let my satisfied and repeat Upwork Clients speak about my work: RESEARCH ARTICLE: "The manuscript has substantially profited from his feedback. As usual, communication, availability and adherence were also excellent!" WORK PLAN: "His communication was top-notch, he met all deadlines, and his skills were reasonably strong." DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING: "He provided valuable feedback that greatly improved my manuscript. The communication was excellent throughout; the turnaround time was faster than the initial estimate." JOURNAL ARTICLE: "The best editor I've worked with on Upwork. This is my fifth time working with Rafael. He is extremely detail-oriented, communicative, and prompt. He catches things I did not even notice. He is spectacular at condensing and making sure sentences are succinct. He had to cut down on nearly 10 pages, and he did so very well sharpening my paper without losing the main points." EDIT MANUSCRIPT: "Working with Rafael was superb! I had a very urgent request. Rafael responded very quickly and communicated how much time it would take him and what he would be working on. He not only helped me with cutting the paper, but he also helped with grammatical error." JOURNAL ARTICLE: "Rafael helped me immensely to get through the final phase of a major revision of a journal article. I had an excellent writer, researcher, and expert in the field to guide me through and finalize my article in the best possible way."

I am an R&D Scientist and full-time Scientific/Medical Writer specializing in grants, dissertations, manuscripts, clinical protocols, regulatory documents, pitch decks, etc. I am also a scientific consultant in the fields of cancer biology, infectious diseases, and metabolism and my germane experience spans more than 15 years in academia and industry.

When a proposal fails, it's rarely because the idea was weak - it's because the document didn't speak the evaluator's language. I specialize in making sure that never happens. I work with businesses, nonprofits, startups, and government contractors across the full proposal lifecycle - from opportunity identification and bid strategy to final submission and compliance review. My work spans four disciplines: government contract proposals, grant writing, tender submissions, and technical writing. Government Proposal Writing I respond to RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Sources Sought solicitations for federal, state, and local agencies. My deliverables include technical volumes, management volumes, past performance narratives, executive summaries, capability statements, and compliance matrices — all structured to meet FAR and agency-specific requirements. Grant Writing I develop competitive grant proposals for federal agencies (NIH, NSF, USDA, HUD, DOE), private foundations, and corporate funders. SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II applications are a core part of my practice. I research the funding opportunity, map the narrative to evaluation criteria, and manage the full application from concept to submission. Tender Writing I prepare public sector tender submissions for UK Crown Commercial, international development bids (World Bank, UN procurement, EU frameworks), and other government procurement processes. Cross-border compliance requirements handled. Technical Writing I produce SOPs, policy and procedure manuals, process documentation, and compliance frameworks - written clearly, structured logically, and built to survive an audit. What I bring beyond the writing itself is an understanding of how evaluators think. Every document I produce is built around what the reviewer needs to see to award the contract or approve the funding - not just what the client wants to say. I work independently, communicate throughout the process, and do not miss deadlines. If your project has a submission window, it will close on time. Let's review your solicitation or funding opportunity and map out your next move.

I help companies win government contracts and non-dilutive R&D funding - and I've helped clients secure over $60 million in technical grants and contracts doing it. I'm a Business Developer, Proposal Writer, and Capture Strategist. I work the whole lifecycle: finding the right opportunities, positioning you against the competition (if time allows), shaping the deal before the solicitation drops, and producing a compliant, compelling proposal that actually scores. What I bring: 12+ years across federal capture, SBIR/STTR, OTAs, and SLED contracting. I've supported 300+ SBIR/STTR submissions across DoD, DOE, NSF, and NASA, and I know the defense customers well: Air Force, Navy, Army, SOCOM, MDA, and the broader DoD ecosystem. I've worked with founders writing their first Phase I and with established companies scaling a federal portfolio. Early-stage startup to large prime. A differentiator most consultants don't offer I build custom bid-search systems tailored to each client, automated opportunity monitoring across SAM.gov, eBuy, agency CSOs/BAAs, and SBIR/STTR cycles, tuned to your NAICS, your tech, and your target agencies, so the right opportunities come to you instead of you chasing them. 🔍 Hire me for: ✅ SBIR/STTR strategy & submissions (DoD, DOE, NSF, NASA) ✅ Capture management (Federal, State, County, City, and Schools) ✅ Defense business development, teaming & positioning ✅ RFP / RFQ / RFI response support ✅ OTA and Phase III / sole-source strategy ✅ GSA Schedule consulting & post-award monetization (eOffer, eBuy, Advantage) ✅ Custom bid-search & opportunity-monitoring systems ✅ Government registrations & certifications (SAM, etc.) ✅ Proposal writing, compliance & color-team review ✅ Market research & positioning for public-sector buyers A bit about me: I've spent my career in B2G and B2B enterprise sales, federal capture, and SBIR/STTR, including building the U.S. arm of one of the larger international R&D consulting firms and leading sales for an AI-enabled federal capture platform. Whether you need a fractional capture manager, a proposal lead for one critical bid, or a defense growth strategist to open doors, that's me. Let's connect. Tell me what you're going after, and I'll tell you straight whether it's something I can help with.

Hi, I'm Henry, a writer and researcher with over ten years' experience in life sciences. This includes: • five years in clinical research (within a biopharmaceutical company) • four years experience in medical market research • helping innovative companies secure funding - whether through grants or investment - since 2021 I will help you to: • secure grant funding • connect with your target audience • produce quality reports, documentation and articles I specialise in: ◇ Grant writing and researching I have recent experience of helping clients to secure funding by managing the grant application process from start to finish, i.e: - researching and identifying eligible funding opportunities - compiling simple to view trackers with details of all eligible grants, their deadlines, and application statuses - registering your company / organisation on each grant application platform - collaborating with you to gather the relevant information needed to create the best possible grant application to maximise your chances of success - crafting credible and persuasive content for all sections of the grant application - reaching out directly to the funding bodies as necessary to gather supporting information and insight to maximise chances of application success - completing the grant application submission process through the relevant portal ◇ Copywriting Whether it's for establishing your status as a thought leader, building brand awareness, generating leads, or simply driving customer engagement, I will craft clear, compelling, and engaging copy to connect with your target audience. My experience includes successfully writing original articles, blog posts, website content, press releases, white papers, and marketing collateral for the healthcare sector. I also worked previously as the main copywriter for a corporate finance firm, creating investor documentation (including pitch decks, teasers and investor memoranda) to help healthcare and tech startups secure investment or acquisition. ◇ Medical Writing: 5 years' experience in writing, editing, and reviewing procedural and policy documents in the biopharmaceutical industry. Writing training and guidance documentation for global clinical trial procedures. ◇ Proofreading and Editing: Native English speaker with extensive experience in proofreading and editing medical/scientific manuscripts, including business documents. Let's discuss your project! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.