I help nonprofits and NGOs turn grant ideas into fundable proposals, especially when previous applications were rejected or felt unclear. My focus is on aligning your project with funder priorities, strengthening the problem statement, and making budgets defensible. If you’re applying to foundation, federal, or international grants, I can either write the proposal or review and strengthen what you already have.

Nonprofit development and business administration professional with an aptitude for working with startup and established organizations. Proven problem-solving skills and success-driven project goal conceptualization. Natural networker with a well-honed capacity to assist in finding an organization's "true north." Dedicated to supporting and stewarding stakeholders, donors, board, and volunteers to boost nonprofit reach, visibility and impact within the broader community. KEY COMPETENCIES Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Website Creation and Maintenance Board Development and Management Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Grant Identification and Submission Special Events Planning/Execution Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns Fundraising Data Analysis

I use the skills I developed in a 40-year academic career in two ways. First, I work with masters and doctoral students who need help with organizing, editing, proofing and formatting their projects. Second, I also assist nonprofits that need help with grant writing, program planning, and program evaluation. My background prepared me for this type of work. I had careers as a journalist, special events director for a national retail chain, nonprofit administrator, university professor (all three ranks), academic dean, and nonprofit consultant. Currently, I am on the faculty of an online university in Germany and coach masters and doctoral student though their research projects and teach a class in academic writing. I love working with students and I give them the confidence they need to get to the finish line.

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 am a dedicated grant writer with over 10 years of experience working with numerous nonprofits, small businesses and individual entrepreneurs. I am committed to fostering honest and collaborative relationships with my clients. My extensive education and background in grant writing, combined with specialized training, enables me to meet and exceed client expectations consistently. My services encompass a wide range of skills, including: - Grant Proposal Writing - Business Plan Development - Grant Research - Grant Application - Grant Editing - Grant Submission - Grant Follow-up - Grant Budget - Report Writing In addition to these areas, I excel in technical, content, and creative writing, and I am well-versed in crafting letters of inquiry, intent, and support. Throughout my career, I have successfully partnered with several businesses and organizations, maintaining a track record of complete client satisfaction. I pride myself on being punctual, innovative, and committed to originality in my work. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with you and help streamline your tasks to enhance your business success. Thank you for considering my services!

Analytics and tracking specialist with 14+ years of experience helping B2B and B2C companies get accurate, actionable data from their marketing stack. I focus on four core areas: GA4 & Google Tag Manager — Full audits and implementations, including conversion tracking, custom event setup, dataLayer configuration, and cross-domain tracking. I find what's broken, fix it, and document everything so your team understands what's running and why. Google Ads Management & Tracking — Campaign setup, ongoing management, and conversion tracking implementation via GTM. I handle audience setup, bidding strategy, and make sure your campaigns are optimizing on real data not inflated or miscounted conversions. I also troubleshoot existing accounts where performance has plateaued or tracking is unreliable. Server-Side Tracking — Server-side GTM deployments using Stape, with BigQuery integration for teams that need raw, unsampled event data they actually own. This includes first-party data setup, consent mode configuration, and bypassing browser-side tracking limitations. Looker Studio Dashboards — Custom dashboards that pull from GA4, Google Ads, BigQuery, and other sources into a single view your team can actually use. Tools I work in regularly: Google Tag Manager (GTM) - Setup, migrations, and audits for tracking infrastructure. - E-commerce conversion tracking across Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento. - Event tracking and custom event design. - Custom dimension and metric configuration. - dataLayer architecture and ongoing support. - Server-side tagging using GTM server containers. - Meta / Facebook Conversions API (CAPI) implementation through GTM. - Purchase and conversion tracking for Shopify and WooCommerce stores. - Server-side deployments via Stape. io, Cloudflare, and similar hosting. - Cookie consent management and Google Consent Mode integration. Google Analytics (GA4) - GA4 Implementations and audits. - Enhanced e-commerce measurement. - Conversions, events, and custom definitions. - Cross-domain tracking. - Traffic filtering and internal traffic exclusion. - Server-side GA4 tracking for improved ROAS. - Debugging and data integrity validation. Conversion Tracking - Cross-platform conversion tracking | Meta. - Facebook Pixel and Conversions API. - Google Ads with Enhanced Conversions. - Microsoft Ads conversion tracking. - Pinterest Tag and event tracking. - TikTok Pixel implementation. - LinkedIn Insight Tag and conversion events. - Server-side tracking across multiple platforms

I specialize in grant research and proposal development for nonprofits, startups, and mission-driven organizations seeking structured and competitive funding opportunities. With over five years of experience, I have supported multiple organizations in securing grant funding across federal, state, private, and international programs, contributing to successful applications totaling over $2 million. My approach is grounded in clarity, structure, and alignment. Every project begins with a clearly defined scope, agreed deliverables, and realistic timelines to ensure smooth execution and high-quality outcomes. I focus on delivering work that is compelling, compliant, and tailored to each funder’s priorities. I provide end-to-end support across the grant development process, including funding research, proposal writing, application packaging, and proposal review. This includes identifying relevant opportunities, assessing eligibility, developing funding strategies, and preparing complete application packages with strong narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation. I also offer detailed proposal reviews and edits to strengthen submissions before submission. My experience spans a range of sectors, including nonprofits and NGOs, startups and small businesses, government and research funding such as SBIR, STTR, NIH, and NSF, as well as education, healthcare, community development, sustainability, and cultural initiatives. This cross-sector experience allows me to adapt proposals to different funders while maintaining clarity and competitiveness. To ensure consistent delivery and alignment with client expectations, I follow a structured workflow. This includes pre-contract scope confirmation, milestone-based execution with defined outputs, regular progress updates, and a thorough internal quality review before submission. This process ensures transparency, accountability, and dependable results. I maintain clear service boundaries to support quality and professionalism. While I develop strong, competitive proposals, funding decisions ultimately rest with the awarding body, and outcomes cannot be guaranteed. All work is delivered within the agreed scope, with any additional requests handled through clearly defined revisions or scope adjustments. Clients consistently highlight my attention to detail, communication, and professionalism. I am known for delivering high-quality work while maintaining a collaborative and responsive working relationship. I work with a limited number of clients at a time to ensure focus and quality. If you are looking for a reliable partner to support your funding goals, I would be glad to discuss your project and define a clear path forward.

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If your proposals are overdue, your reporting is scattered, and your funding pipeline feels chaotic, you don’t need another writer. You need a Grant Writer & Funding Operations Partner who brings structure, clarity, and control to your fundraising. I support nonprofit founders, executive directors, and program leads by managing the entire grant lifecycle — so you can focus on impact, strategy, and relationships, not just deadlines and documents. Here’s how I support you: ✔️ Grant research & pipeline management — find aligned funders, track deadlines, zero missed opportunities. ✔️ Proposal writing & packaging — compelling narratives, budgets, and attachments that meet funder criteria. ✔️ Funder communication & follow-ups — LOIs, Request for Proposals, updates, thank-you letters and report coordinations. ✔️ Grant calendar & compliance tracking — deadlines, renewals, deliverables, audit-ready files. ✔️ Workflow & document management — Google Drive, Notion and Ms Word systems that keep everything organized. ✔️ SOP creation for fundraising — repeatable processes for research, writing, submission, and reporting. ✔️ Neurodivergent-friendly systems — clear, low-overwhelm workflows for busy EDs and teams. What makes me different? I don’t just “write grants.” I think like a funding partner. I uncover funder questions, streamline your data + stories, and build systems that keep revenue flowing even when you’re in the field. I speak donor, program, and finance — so your proposals are compliant, compelling and complete. My track record: ✔ $430k+ secured/earned supporting mission-driven organizations. ✔ Top Rated freelancer ✔ 100% Job Success Score ✔2000+ hours supporting nonprofits, small businesses, NGOs, and social enterprises. 🛠 Tools & platforms that I use: Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | Instrumentl | GrantStation | Foundation Directory | Notion | Zoom | Sam.gov | Developmental aid| QuickBooks for budgets. If you’re scaling your programs and need reliable, proactive grant support that actually increases funding without adding chaos… Let’s talk! Send an invite or message me — I’d be happy to discuss your fundraising goals.

Skills and Experience Researched grant opportunities to support programming and operating expenses, using databases like Foundation Directory Online and GrantStation, as well as direct connections to federal and state agencies. Created a grant calendar and workflow to hit deadlines and manage work load. Completed grant applications, including outcomes and budgets. Maintained up to date supplementary materials, such as brochures, board lists, budgets, letters of support and visual and audio-visual materials. Compiled and submitted grant final reports, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Working with a data analysis professional created a database to track statistics for reporting purposes. Wrote, administered, and analyzed assessments for arts education programming. Completed SMU Data Arts submission yearly. Maintained DUNS (now UEI), grants.gov, and SAMS status. Maintained relationships with contacts at Ohio Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Dayton Foundation, Cultureworks, and other foundations. Awarded $250,000 in grants in two years for an organization that was averaging $40,000 per year in grant awards. Proposal Experience Local Community Foundations Family Foundations National Foundations Corporate Foundations National Science Foundation National Endowment for the Arts State Agencies City and County Agencies Project Support General Operating Support Capacity Building Capital Campaigns Contract bids Communication skills Communicated to board and stakeholders through written reports, including financial, annual, and gift reports. Created collateral for donor visits, donor solicitation, and donor retention. Managed and collaborated with project based teams of up to thirty for productions, events, and fundraising campaigns. Supervised contract Grant Writer