Work With Me

A nonprofit consultant can provide a wide variety of support to your organization, from strategic planning to fundraising and program design. If you’d like to win more grants, achieve better outcomes for your clients, work more effectively with your board, or develop systems and tools that make your work easier and more fulfilling, you’ll likely benefit from working with a nonprofit consultant.

I enjoy working with a variety of nonprofits in the human services sector. I am especially passionate about supporting grassroots and community-led organizations, as well as those focused on domestic violence prevention, access to early childhood care and education, and financial stability for women and girls.

Other organizations that might benefit from my support include those focused on housing stability, immigrant services, emergency shelter, LGBTQ+ youth, and workforce readiness.

Because of my strong background in grant writing and management, I typically approach my work with clients through a grant readiness lens. That’s because today’s savvy funders expect their grantees to have infrastructure in place that supports strong program outcomes and organizational sustainability - which also benefits your clients, staff, and volunteers.

Besides my skills, experience, and passion for elevating the work of human services providers? I’m also a member of the Grant Professionals Association and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which means I follow national codes of ethics which protect the interests of the nonprofits I serve. As a result, you can be sure I’ll always be honest and transparent and will do everything I can to ensure you’re successful.

My rates are competitive for the most areas of the United States, although the specific amount it costs to work with me depends on a number of factors, including the type and amount of support you need, the infrastructure already in place at your organization, and your budget. When deciding how much you’d like to spend, it’s helpful to remember that hiring a consultant is typically far less expensive than employing full- or even part-time staff to perform the same functions because you won’t be responsible for things like benefits or payroll taxes.

In general, I prefer to contract with my clients on a monthly retainer, rather than a per-project basis, so that I can ensure you have the support you need to accomplish your goals. However, I’m committed to working with you to get the help you need at a price you can afford, so please send me a message or schedule a free consultation with me to discuss the specifics of your situation.

If you do decide to work with me on retainer, you can rest assured that my standard contract only requires 30 days’ notice for cancellation at any time.

No. Accepting commission-, contingent-, or percentage-based compensation is a violation of the Grant Professionals Association’s and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Codes of Ethics. As a member of both these organizations, I am honor-bound to abide by these guidelines and treat the nonprofits I work with fairly, which includes using an ethical fee structure.

Grants are awarded based on a variety of factors, including the community need, the efficacy of the project, and the organization’s capacity to implement, deliver, monitor, and sustain the project - not the technical expertise of the grant writer. Your organization wins grants - not me - which is why I’ll work closely with you to ensure your grant readiness before we start submitting proposals.

Furthermore, compensating grant writers based on a commission or contingency is likely a violation of your eventual grant agreement, since generally accepted accounting principles require your organization to provide compensation for services rendered at the time they are received, and grant funding generally can’t be used to cover expenses incurred prior to the award date.

To protect your organization, I only work with clients on a retainer or per-project basis. I’ll work with you to determine a fair, affordable, and ethical fee structure and will always work my hardest to ensure your proposals are funded - no matter the size of the grant.