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Sustainability Expert | Grant Writer | Distinctive Voice Talent (Native British)
I’m Oiza, a seasoned leadership strategist , trade expert driving sustainability and inclusive green finance with over 18 years of experience leading high-impact sustainability programmes and managing portfolios exceeding £700 million across Africa, South East Asia and UK . I’ve written winning donor proposals, designed scalable initiatives, and led multi-country teams in partnership with institutions like FCDO, the UK Department for International Trade, and top-tier development consultancies.
After 18 years in the development sector as an executive level staff , I am driving a new vision as the CEO of a sustainability and impact consulting firm, and a certified carbon finance and leadership expert, I am experienced in supporting enterprises and organisations to design and implement systems and architecture that are sustainable , bankable and resilient. By integrating technical advisory and ESG, climate risks and sustainability reporting we bridge policy with practise ,planning compliance and funding - ensuring investment readiness and capacity to deliver real world , long term sustainable impact .
💼 What we bring :
1. Sustainability reporting & Impact Disclosure - Using sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, SASB, UN Sustainable Development Goals , B-Corp Impact Assessments & tailored frameworks
2. Materiality Assessments - guiding organisations and enterprises through double materiality analysis and stakeholder engagement to build a report that is focused, strategic, and relevant.
3. Impact Narratives & Strategic Communications -We pair hard data with compelling storytelling. We design reports that are both technically sound and engaging: (annual ESG or sustainability reports , stakeholder investment briefs etc )
4.GHG Emissions Reporting - We help you report and establish a roadmap to reduce your carbon footprint with confidence across scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
5. Green Investment Advisory & Impact Due Diligence - We help investors and donors identify and support sustainable SMEs with strong growth and impact potential. We conduct business diagnostics, support pitch deck development ,proposal writing and conduct impact due diligence & ESG baselines assessments of impact programs and portfolio organisations
With years of management consulting experience , working in the International development sector and in trade and investment , I bring a well rounded understanding of the peculiar dynamics and needs of both not for profit and for profit organisations and enterprises .
I look forward to working with you to deliver your vision for sustainable impact and growth .
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Hi, I would love to tell you a secret...
The secret to obtaining Grant Fund for your SMALL BUSINESS(ES) or NON-PROFIT often lies on the ability of an exceptional grant writer like me, to craft grant proposals or grant applications compelling enough to secure the funds you need.
I am Crystal. My friends and folks call me the "Grant Guru" and I bring you good tidings! For the past 5 years, I have been on the forefront of conventional grant writing, assisting top business organizations and non profits like yours secure funding through excellently written grant proposals. I offer the following services:
-Grant Writing
-Grant Research
-Grant Application
-Business Grants
-Letter of Inquiry [LOI]
-Government Grants, and lots more.
Please feel free to tell me about any specific needs and I will be willing to assist you with me effective grant writing skills. My passion is to walk with you through the process and clear any doubts you might have. My ultimate goal is to ensure that you get the funding you desire.
Regards,
The Grant Guru
$50/hr
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🎓 Transform Your Academic Work Into Publication-Ready Excellence | 10+ Years | 500+ Projects | 98% Success Rate
I'm Brimeroduor O. (call me Brimer) — your dedicated academic editor, dissertation formatting expert, and journal publication specialist. I've helped 500+ researchers, PhD candidates, and academics achieve acceptance at top-tier journals and satisfy rigorous examination committees. With 10+ years of specialized experience, I deliver comprehensive services for dissertations, theses, journal articles, grant proposals, and book manuscripts across STEM, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, and Law.
🏆 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME:
✓ 85% Journal Acceptance Rate: Meticulous IMRaD formatting, keyword optimization, and pre-submission review
✓ Perfect Formatting: APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17, Harvard, IEEE with automated TOC and flawless citations
✓ Fast Delivery: 24-72 hour turnaround without compromising quality
✓ Zero Errors: 100% error-free documents verified through Turnitin Instructor and iThenticate
✓ Publication-Ready: From rough draft to final submission with peer review response support
📚 CORE SERVICES:
Academic Editing & Proofreading — Line editing for grammar, clarity, flow, and academic tone | US/UK English | Track changes with detailed comments | Publication-level quality
Dissertation & Thesis Formatting — Complete APA 7 structural formatting | Automated table of contents | Perfect citations and references | Methodology justification | Results interpretation | Institutional compliance
Journal Article Editing — IMRaD optimization | Abstract enhancement | Keyword strategy | Journal-specific formatting (Elsevier, Springer, IEEE, Nature, Science) | Reference conversion | Cover letters
Literature Reviews — Systematic and scoping reviews | Critical synthesis | Gap identification | Citation management (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley) | PRISMA compliance
Grant Proposals — NIH, NSF, ERC-compliant documents | Specific aims and significance | Budget justifications | Persuasive narratives
Book Manuscripts — Structural review | Line editing | Indexing | Cross-referencing | Publisher-ready formatting
🔬 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
• Citation Styles: APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17, Turabian, Harvard, IEEE, AMA, Vancouver, CSE, Bluebook
• Reference Tools: EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, RefWorks
• Statistical Formatting: Tables, figures, equations from SPSS, R, Python, STATA, Excel
• Plagiarism Check: Turnitin Instructor and iThenticate access
• Advanced Word Processing: Microsoft Word expert | LaTeX | Google Docs
• AI-Enhanced: Grammarly Premium, ProWritingAid, QuillBot + human expertise
🎯 DISCIPLINES: Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Economics, Literature, History, Philosophy, Business, Management, Finance, Law
✅ CLIENT SUCCESS:
"Brimer transformed my 300-page dissertation from rejection to acceptance in 5 days. His APA 7 expertise saved my PhD." — Dr. Sarah M.
"After 2 rejections, Brimer's editing resulted in immediate Q1 journal acceptance." — Prof. James K.
"Perfect formatting, zero errors, 24 hours early. My go-to editor." — Dr. Maria G.
🚀 HOW WE WORK:
1. Free Consultation — Share your document and requirements
2. Free 2-Page Sample — See my quality before committing
3. Comprehensive Edit — Tracked changes with detailed report
4. Free Revisions — One round included
5. Final Delivery — Publication-ready document
🔒 CONFIDENTIALITY: NDA available | Encrypted transfer | GDPR compliant | Secure handling
⏰ PRICING: $60/hour | Standard 48-72 hours | Express 24-hour available | Package pricing for dissertations
📞 Ready to elevate your work? Click 'Invite to Job' or message me for your FREE 2-page sample edit today!
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WHO. UNICEF. UNESCO. Korean National Commission. These aren't just credentials on my profile, they're organizations most grant writers only read about in funding announcements.
I've worked directly in the field with WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO, and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, contributing to research and program development across health, education, and social development sectors. That experience doesn't just inform how I write grant proposals. It shapes how I think about what funders actually want to see before they say yes.
I hold an MS in Clinical Psychology and an MPhil in Sociology. That combination means I write with the scientific precision health funders expect and the human understanding that makes social development proposals land differently than everything else in the pile.
What I do for organizations: full grant proposal development, needs assessments, logic models, theory of change documents, budget narratives, and literature reviews. I write for nonprofits, NGOs, academic institutions, and health organizations competing for serious funding.
100% Job Success Score. Every deadline met.
Most grant writers research your sector the night before they start writing. I've spent years inside it. That's the difference you're paying for.
If your organization is ready to submit proposals that actually get read, let's work together.
$39/hr
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I help companies write competitive tenders, grants, and proposals to win government and corporate contracts. With 15+ years in procurement and business strategy, I understand what decision-makers look for in a winning bid.
If you're new to tendering, looking to improve your success rate, or need help navigating a complex bid, I can guide you through the process and take the pressure off. We take care of framing your company’s winning value proposition, ensuring your strengths align with evaluation criteria and stand out from the competition.
I’ve worked across construction, healthcare, IT, recruitment, professional services, and more, helping businesses submit strong, compliant proposals that lead to growth.
I keep things clear, structured, and hassle-free, so you can focus on running your business while I handle the writing. Let’s chat about how I can help you secure your next contract.
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Hi there!
My name is Caitlin, and I help organisations secure funding and help professionals show up consistently in their audience's inboxes - through grant writing and newsletter copywriting that actually sounds like they wrote it.
I have a Diploma in Journalism, a background in social media marketing, and nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the arts, disability, and community services sector.
On the grant writing side, I know how to build a compelling funding case from the ground up — researching opportunities, shaping the narrative, and translating an organisation's mission into something a funding body genuinely responds to.
On the newsletter side, I write for founders, creatives, speakers, and professionals who have a lot worth saying but not enough time to say it consistently. I work in your voice, on your terms, and deliver something your audience will actually want to open.
I came to this work through storytelling - as a writer, a Substack publisher, and someone who has spent years understanding how the right words at the right time can genuinely change things for people and organisations.
I'm reliable, deadline-driven, and easy to work with.
If that sounds like what you need - let's talk.
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Hi everyone! I am back on UpWork and ready to create high-quality written content that will drive traffic to your website!
Sharing your knowledge and expertise through high-quality, SEO-optimized blog posts is a great way to drive traffic to your site and convert leads into paying clients. But if you aren't a writer, that's okay - I am here to help!
My name is Beverly, I’m a full time freelance writer with over 6 years of professional writing experience. When you hire me to write your blog posts, I will provide content that is:
• Well-Researched
• SEO optimized
• Engaging and informative
• Customized to match your tone and branding
• Original - no AI or plagiarized content ever
• Always on time
Do not hesitate to contact me regarding long-term opportunities or time-sensitive projects. I am always up for a challenge!
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to working with you.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹.
Most business writing is a cure for insomnia. If your pitch deck, grant proposal, or financial model is boring you, imagine what it is doing to the person holding the check.
I am the person you hire when you need a strategist who actually knows how to talk to humans. I combine the analytical brain of a financial modelist with the persuasive pen of a seasoned copywriter. I help you win funds, rank on Google, and look like the smartest person in the room.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀)
• ғɪɴᴀɴᴄɪᴀʟ ᴍᴏᴅᴇʟɪɴɢ: I create spreadsheets that tell a story. Whether you need a 5-year projection for a VC or a cash flow analysis to keep the lights on, I make the numbers make sense.
•ᴘɪᴛᴄʜ ᴅᴇᴄᴋs ᴀɴᴅ ᴘʀᴏᴘᴏsᴀʟs: I do not just make slides pretty. I build narratives. I know exactly what investors are looking for and how to present your "big idea" without the fluff.
• sᴇᴏ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴇsᴇᴀʀᴄʜ: If your content does not rank, it does not exist. I write SEO-optimized articles and deep-dive research reports that position you as an industry authority.
• ɢʀᴀɴᴛ ᴡʀɪᴛɪɴɢ: Navigating the bureaucracy of grants is a headache. I handle the heavy lifting, the technical jargon, and the strict requirements so you can focus on the mission.
• ʙᴜsɪɴᴇss ᴘʟᴀɴɴɪɴɢ: From scrappy startups to established firms, I build the blueprints that turn "what if" into "what is."
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲?
Because I’ve traded "good enough" for "clinically precise." I don't just fill pages. I engineer arguments. My process is a deliberate mix of academic rigor and high-stakes strategy. This means I care as much about your ROI as I do about the placement of a semicolon. I stay obsessive about the details so you can stay focused on the big picture. Plus, I promise my status updates will be the most interesting messages in your inbox.
I do not just provide "deliverables." I provide the leverage you need to scale.
𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸?
Click the "Message" or "Invite" button. Let’s talk about your project, your goals, and why your last writer probably missed the point.
By the way, you can call me Lola... It's a pleasure meeting you!
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I leverage my 10 years of experience in the academic/ higher education space to provide editing, writing, and proofreading services in the following areas:
- Graduate school application materials (statement of purpose, diversity statement, personal statement)
- Grant writing
- Graduate school interview preparation and coaching
- Fellowship and postdoc applications
- Teaching philosophy and diversity statements for academic faculty positions
- Academic CVs
- Mock academic admissions interview preparation
- Educational content
- Academic research
- Academic/ professional journal publications
My collaborations with clients have been highly successful; with my coaching and editing assistance, my clients have recently been accepted to undergraduate and graduate programs at top-ranking universities including Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Cambridge, Georgetown, Arizona State Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, UC Berkley, UC Santa Barbara, UT Austin, Pratt Institute, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh, and Case Western.
[[Please note, my expertise is primarily in graduate (Masters and PhD) applications. While I may selectively take on a few undergraduate applicants, this is not my primary speciality.]]
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MBA-Level Strategic Business Consultant & Fractional CFO for Business Plans, SBA Loans, Visa/Immigration Business Plans, Investor Funding, Grants, and Growth Strategy
As an MBA-qualified Strategic Business Consultant and Fractional CFO, I help startups, franchises, SMBs, nonprofits, investors, visa applicants, and business owners transform ideas into fundable, scalable, and execution-ready ventures. My expertise covers business plans, financial modeling, investor pitch decks, valuations, SBA and bank loan packages, E2/L1/NIW visa business plans, franchise models, startup funding, business acquisitions, expansion planning, nonprofit grant research, sponsorship proposals, capital raise strategy, investment analysis, market research, feasibility studies, and strategic growth planning. Every engagement is built with a professional, research-backed, finance-driven approach designed to give clients clarity, confidence, and a strong foundation for lenders, investors, immigration purposes, grants, and long-term business growth.
🏆 $820M+ raised across fundraising and M&A transactions
🏆 5+ years of industry experience in investment banking, VC, and corporate finance
🏆 Top-ranked on Upwork in PE/VC | Featured by Forbes & Bloomberg
🏆 100% Job Success | Trusted by startups, SMEs, and investors
FOR STARTUPS / SMEs:
✅ Financial Modeling, Projections (Pro Forma, Scenario Planning)
✅ Investor Pitch Deck, Presentation, Business Plan, Teaser (Sell-Side)
✅ Business Valuation, Cap Table, Offering Memorandum, Term Sheet
✅ Investor Sourcing, Outreach & Fundraising Campaign Management
✅ Fractional CFO Services, Financial Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
Core Areas of Expertise (and beyond):
⭐️ Market & Industry Intelligence
⭐️ Feasibility Studies & Commercial Validation
⭐️ Competitive & M&A Research
⭐️ TAM / SAM / SOM Modeling
⭐️ Growth & Market Entry Strategy
⭐️ Investor & Board-Ready Reporting
FOR INVESTORS / FUNDS / ACQUIRERS:
✅ M&A, LBO, Equity Valuation & Investment Memo Support
✅ Institutional-Grade Investment Analysis & Due Diligence
✅ Buy-Side Financial Modeling & Financial Forecasting
✅ Investment-Grade Market Research & Equity Research
✅ Data Room, Investor Deck & CIM Review
💎 CLIENT FEEDBACK:
“After working with multiple advisors, Muhammad Ishfaq’s guidance stood out. His financial modeling and investor deck directly helped us raise $20M Series B.” — Sara Ahmed, AI SaaS Founder
“Muhammad Ishfaq is a true expert. His CFO-level insights, financial projections, and pitch deck refinements transformed our fundraising strategy. Highly recommended!” — David Li, FinTech CEO | $10M Series A
“Extremely professional and thorough. Muhammad’s investment analysis and valuation work helped our PE firm evaluate multiple acquisition targets confidently.” — Jonathan Kim, Private Equity Partner
RECENT PROJECTS:
Startup Business Plans, Startup Financial Models (Excel & Google Sheets), Pro Forma Statements, Investor Pitch Decks (PowerPoint), Company Valuation, M&A Support, CIMs & OMs, Investor Research, Commercial Real Estate Financial Analysis, Private Equity Fund Pitch Decks (LP/GP), Feasibility Studies, Capital Raise & Fundraising Campaign Management, and Fractional CFO advisory.
ABOUT ME:
I help founders and investors create financial materials that drive results: models investors can trust, investor pitch decks that tell a compelling story, and valuations that withstand due diligence. My background combines VC, investment banking, and CFO-level strategic finance experience.
For startups, I begin with financial modeling and build pro forma statements for cash flow planning, scenario analysis, forecasting, and growth planning. From there, I provide CFO advisory, pitch deck creation, business plan development, market research, CIMs, teasers, and full fundraising execution.
For investors and acquirers, I focus on financial analysis, buy-side modeling, deal valuation, and transaction support, reviewing financial models and investor materials to ensure accuracy before capital commitment.
INDUSTRIES SERVED:
FinTech / SaaS
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Blockchain / Crypto
Cybersecurity
Renewable Energy / Solar / Oil & Gas
E-Commerce
Healthcare / Biotech
Real Estate (Residential & Commercial), PropTech
Manufacturing / CPG
EdTech
Transportation / EV / Automotive
Financial Services
Hospitality / Tourism
Agriculture / AgTech
AI automation and more...!
📅 Available for Zoom. Message me your requirements and let's get started.