With 19 years of experience as a Project Manager, Strategic Business Consultant, Business Plan Writer, and Bookkeeping Expert, I specialize in helping businesses improve financial management, streamline operations, and execute projects successfully. Holding a PhD and a DBA in Management and Entrepreneurship, I bring a strong academic foundation and practical expertise. I’m passionate about delivering efficient, results-driven solutions that create long-term growth and impact. Whether you need strategic business consulting, project management support, or expert bookkeeping, I’m here to help! Let’s work together to optimize your processes and take your business to the next level. Looking forward to collaborating with you! Main areas of consultancy are: - Strategic business, performance management, and financial consulting - Manage and coordinate projects from planning to delivery - Prepare business plans, financial models, and reports - Oversee bookkeeping, budgeting, and cash flow management - Analyze performance and identify cost and efficiency improvements - Support decision-making with data-driven insights - Develop and implement operational and project management systems - Advise on growth strategies and risk management - Financial analysis, financial modeling, and reporting - Project management (WBS, Gantt, Budget Control) - Training and capacity building

Hi there! My name's Melanie Green. I have been a full-time freelance writer since 2012. I earned my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from National University and my Bachelor of Arts in Writing from the University of Tampa. Before that, I worked as a full-time employee writing for Nielsen, McKinsey & Company, and The Gulf Coast Business Review. I primarily work with large, enterprise-level organizations and Fortune 500 companies. I write high-quality content and honor deadlines. This professionalism allows me to continue to help companies of all sizes with the written content they need. Here on Upwork, I am an Expert-Vetted and Top Rated Plus Freelancer. To be Expert-Vetted, I represent the top 1% of talent on Upwork (where there are more than 12 million other freelancers). I have undergone a rigorous interview and portfolio-review process to confirm my skills. As a Top Rated Plus writer, I continue to successfully execute large, enterprise-level contracts at the highest level. I can help you write: * RFP Responses * Ebooks * Blog Posts * Website Pages * Landing Pages * SOPs * Affiliate Marketing * Corporate Manuals * Digital Marketing Funnels * Legal Content * Dental Content * SEO Content * SEO Audits * Grant Writing * Editing/Proofreading * B2C Copywriting * B2B Copywriting * White Papers * Ghostwriting * Resume Writing/Career Coaching * Press Releases * Training Materials * Online Courses * Video Scripts * Email Marketing * Case Studies * Business Plans * Marketing Plans I'm an expert at creating targeted content for online consumption. I have written viral content that people love to engage with, including content for Mashed, LinkedIn, PacknWood, Content Writers, and Copypress. Prior to becoming a full-time freelancer, I worked at Nielsen, McKinsey & Company, and the Gulf Coast Business Review. I am the Managing Editor for Afternoon Baking with Grandma and its affiliated Facebook page of 420K followers and a Facebook group of 50K. At the time of this writing, it has more than 290K visitors a year. I also worked at Zoo Tampa from 2008 to 2014 as a Zoo Educator and as an Educator at the Florida Aquarium from 2014 to 2016. I helped launch the Tampa Bay Conservation Society with some friends in 2014. I'm passionate about writing and highly organized. I have systems in place to produce a large amount of content without missing deadlines. I always prefer flat-rate assignments if available and like to be challenged and learn new things. Clients often describe me as easy going and friendly. I'm open to feedback and can adjust my tone and point of view to meet their style needs. (My MBTI is an INTJ). MY FAVORITE CLIENT TESTIMONIAL TO DATE: ""Your choice of words and the use of them is nothing short of magical"" I work too much because I love to write. It's easy to get lost in your work when you love it. Currently, I am under contract to write a series of books on copywriting and a line of children's books about animals. I'm still open to taking on new projects and would love to hear more about how I can help you reach your writing goals. **SEO EXPERTISE** I’m an SEO expert in campaign execution from the writing side. I create website pages, landing pages, lead magnets, skyscrapers, pillar pages, and blog posts that make link acquisition and increased traffic visibility possible. Recently, I’ve been focused on creating position zero campaigns for several clients to improve their SERP ranking. Whether you need on-page or off-page SEO, I’m happy to help. I’ve worked on campaigns for local SEO and for multinational brands in the legal, dental, food service, hospitality, and cannabis industries, among others. I create engaging content above the fold and below the fold to reduce your bounce rate. My focus is on evergreen content that continues to be useful to your readers and that survives the next algorithm update (while competing with high authority sites). Together, we can work toward improving your site’s domain authority through organic traffic. I can incorporate compelling backlinks (internal links and external links) and anchor text into the copy I write for your site to increase the click-through rate for your selected hyperlinks. If necessary, I am able to assess, using competitor analysis and SEO research, to find the right topics to support your content marketing efforts and increase your site’s conversion rate. I can also use Google Keyword Planner and tools like SEMRush to find effective H1 titles and H2s for posts on your site and guest blogs. This keyword analysis can reveal the current keyword competition and difficulty for the most I’m comfortable recommending the most effective: * Alt Tags * Branded Keywords * Calls to Action * Metadata * Meta Descriptions I am comfortable with white hat SEO techniques and do not incorporate black hat SEO into my writing.

I’m a Top Rated Proposal Writer, Technical Writer, and Document Systems Specialist who helps organizations produce polished, compliant, and professionally structured deliverables — from complex RFP responses to internal documentation and training materials. With an extensive background in technical writing, I specialize in translating complex information into clear, usable content. My core expertise lies in proposal development and advanced document formatting, but clients often rely on me for much more than writing alone. I bring structure to disorganized materials, clarity to internal processes, and consistency to documents that represent your organization externally. I regularly support clients with: -Developing compliant, persuasive RFP and grant responses -Creating custom-branded document templates for consistent, professional outputs -Overhauling employee handbooks and policy manuals for clarity and usability -Formatting technical specifications, reports, and executive documents -Organizing proposal assets, resumes, and shared workspaces for efficient reuse -Streamlining documentation workflows across teams In addition, I develop customized How-To and instructional videos that help teams understand processes, tools, systems, and internal procedures. Whether the goal is onboarding, training, knowledge transfer, or reducing repetitive support requests, I create clear, structured learning materials that make complex topics accessible and actionable. What sets me apart is not just strong writing, but systems thinking. I don’t simply deliver documents — I design frameworks, training assets, and repeatable processes that help organizations operate more smoothly long after a project is complete. If you need someone who can write, organize, format, train, and streamline — all while maintaining a high standard of professionalism — I’d be glad to discuss your project*. * Paid consultations available for RFP review, compliance audits, and documentation needs.

Hello! I am a dynamic business professional with over 20 years of consulting experience for nonprofits and businesses. I served as a CFO, Human Resource Manager and Grant Writer. The projects I work on are varied. I am open to work on short term or long term projects and willing to negotiate my rate. I am an excellent researcher, dependable, focused, and conscientious about my work. I am very knowledgeable about the nonprofit sector and have successfully managed challenging situations, whether its financial, human resource, or business related. I approach every project with integrity, grace, and a positive attitude. These are my core qualities and I maintain them throughout each engagement.

I’m a grant strategist and funding consultant helping nonprofits and mission-driven businesses secure competitive funding and build sustainable revenue streams. Whether you’re looking to identify viable grants, develop compelling proposals, or design a long-term funding plan, I can help. - Expert in grant prospect research, funding strategy, and proposal writing - Proven track record securing $400K+ in funding for community impact projects - Skilled in aligning projects with funder priorities to increase award success rates - Full-cycle support from funding research to final submission - Clear communication and dependable follow-through so you’re never left guessing

“QUALITY OVER QUANTITY” I'm an Academic Writing Expert & Mentor with 5 years of extensive copywriting and data analysis experience. I am a writer who can help you with academic, professional and technical writing. I have experience working as an academic writer in different fields such as Business Studies, Healthcare, Psychology and Social sciences. My core competency is my ability to understand complex concepts in different fields and explain them clearly to others without losing any important details. As far as writing is concerned, I have a broad range of writing styles, especially technical and academic writing. Whatever the task, I spend time carefully considering every single word and crafting well-researched content with a unique voice and flow. Specialities and experience include: Academic Writing: * Wrote a series of academic articles which are available on academia.edu and researchgate.net These articles have been cited by leading academics and institutions in papers and textbooks. * Many years experience of academic editing and formatting for ESL students. I am well equipped with the latest referencing and formatting styles like APA, MLA, Harvard and Chicago. * Specialist subjects include Business Studies, Medical Sciences and Anatomy, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Linguistics, and History * Formatting and editing papers for submission to academic journals Technical Writing: * A specialist in writing technical papers for gas, water, and electric utilities, as well as the construction industry. * Writing successful grant applications for charities and businesses Article Writing and Website Content: * Article writing covering a broad array of topics, including psychology, construction tools and methods, and Greek culture and history Ghost Author: * Has ghostwritten three books covering the history of oriental rugs, Middle Eastern politics, and applied linguistics Bringing Form and Function: Even more than the process of writing, I love researching and gathering knowledge before giving shapeless words form and function. With the ability to adapt to many styles of writing, I am thorough in my research and I am always prepared to do whatever it takes to complete an assignment. Whatever the size of the task, I strive for perfection and deliver exactly what the client wants and needs. If you are new to hiring writers, I am more than happy to spend time guiding you through the process and helping you understand how a skilled, professional writer can make a difference.

I help nonprofits, NGOs, startups, and social enterprises secure funding through strategic Grant Writing, Grant Applications, and Grant Research & Prospect Lists backed by strong Funding Strategy, Donor Alignment, and Budget Proposals. With 5+ years of experience in Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, and Fundraising, I support organizations in winning Program Grants, Capital Grants, Capacity Building Grants, and General Operating Grants at local, national, and international levels. I don’t just write proposals, I build funding systems that work. I have supported funding requests from $5,000 to multimillion-dollar awards by strengthening: Grant Objectives & Methodology Statements of Need & Impact Grant Evaluation Plans Logic Models & M&E Frameworks Sustainability Plans Budget Proposals & Budget Management Compliance & Reporting Documentation Grant Research & Funding Strategy Comprehensive Grant Research & Prospect Lists Foundation, Government & International Donor Research Eligibility Screening & Funder Alignment Grant Calendars & Funding Pipelines Donor Mapping & Nonprofit Strategy Development Nonprofit Industry Consulting & Capacity Building Strategy Market Research & Financial Analysis for funder positioning Grant Writing & Proposal Development Full Grant Applications Strategic Grant Proposals (Local, Federal & International) Letters of Intent (LOI) Business Proposal Writing Budget Narratives & Financial Writing Corporate Finance framing for funders Reporting & Analytics integration Grant Documentation & Compliance Review Editing & Proofreading (Professional English) Nonprofit & Startup Support Business Plans & Business Strategy Nonprofit Organization Development Program Design & Theory of Change Capital Grant & Infrastructure Funding Support Investor-Ready Pitch Decks (Grant-backed funding) Organizational Capacity Statements Crowdfunding Strategy Support Outreach Email Copywriting for donor engagement Grant Management Software advisory Specialized Experience Includes Education Grants Housing Grants Arts & Culture Grants Rural Development Sustainability Consulting Academic Research Grants International Law-related funding AgriFutures & agriculture-focused funding Why Clients Hire Me - Deep understanding of funder expectations - Strategic, compliant, persuasive Grant Writing - Clear Grant Objectives & Measurable Outcomes - Strong Budget Proposal & Financial Alignment - Zero copy-paste proposals fully customized - Reliable communication & on-time delivery - Long-term Fundraising & Nonprofit Strategy focus If you're looking for a results-driven Grant Writing & Fundraising Expert who can handle everything from Grant Research & Prospect Lists to full Grant Applications, Budget Management, and Business Plans, I’m ready to help you secure the funding your mission deserves.

Specializing in implementing the humanitarian aid and development assistance sector, I have directed dozens of projects and programmes across continents, leading and coordinating teams that managed global portfolios delivering services to clients and partners in the sectors of peace and security, global health and innovation on large-scale multi-country operations. Over the past 20 years, I worked (and lived) in 15 countries. My only objective when working with clients is to make sure that they can successfully and uniquely connect with their future employers, their hiring teams and recruiters.

Experienced fundraising professional with over 10 years of expertise in designing and executing impactful fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations. Proven track record of leading successful campaigns across arts, environmental, and educational sectors. Skilled in donor cultivation, campaign strategy, planned giving, and campaign marketing. Currently enhancing expertise in asset investment to support endowment fund growth, ensuring long-term sustainability for mission-driven organizations.

$.03 PER WORD BLOG ARTICLES / WEB CONTENT / (Flat Rate Fee) Grant Writing $250 starting flat rate SOP Writing $200 starting flat rate Business Plan Writing $200 starting flat rate RFP Writing $300 starting flat rate Small Projects $12/hour and 1 free revision Medium Projects $15/hour and 2 free revisions Large Projects $26/hour and 3 free revisions