Grant writing and editing
“The quality and timeliness of Emma’s work is superior. Her writing is clear, concise, professional, and compelling. She is able to weave the story of our work with the facts in an elegant way that inspires the reader. ”
I've raised over $20 million in grant funds in my career, with special expertise in social services including mental health, violence prevention, trauma-informed services, housing, and services for immigrants and refugees. I use my unique skill set to interview you and your team so I can understand the passion and the story behind your proposal. Combined with compelling data, this insight helps me craft a winning narrative. Other ways I help you with the proposal development process include:
- Project management: I manage the deadlines and workflow of a complex proposal so you don't have to.
- Strategic consultation: I help you think through and design the content of your proposal. Are the true costs of the work covered? Have you clearly identified compelling outcomes and a means of measuring them?
- Quality assurance: I ensure the proposal meets the highest quality standards by reviewing every attachment and piece of the package for both compliance and excellence.
“Emma’s LOIs are great; well-written, represent the ask accurately, and are compelling.”
Grants management systems consultation
If your organization is new to grants, growing rapidly, or going through a transition, you may find yourself needing to build grants systems and processes from the ground up. We will work together to determine your organization's unique requirements before designing and ultimately implementing a system that will get you where you need to go. This area also encompasses broader organizational consulting with a focus on grants and development, including prospect research and pipeline development.
Some common areas of systems assistance include:
- Processes for pre- and post-award grants management
- Templates and methods for projecting and tracking revenue
- Business models for each of your programs and your organization that help you understand which funding streams to pursue and how best to structure your budget requests
- Risk assessment reports for your grants and contracts
Personalized support for individuals and teams
Many nonprofit executives and staff face a range of challenges including using their time effectively, leading others, and managing change. At the individual level, these challenges can lead to burnout, inefficiency, and frustration. At the team level, dysfunction can inhibit your organization's ability to pursue its mission. Maybe your team is experiencing a communication breakdown or an internal power struggle. Perhaps you are even replicating the dynamics of the social problem your agency seeks to solve within your team. It happens!
I have personal experience with all of the above issues. I have also studied productivity, time management, leadership, and interpersonal communication in depth. I possess both the skills and the passion to help you face these difficulties head-on through a tailored, goal-directed process that breaks down both the internal and the external blocks to achieving your aims. Your clients will thank you for it!