Most grant writers start with the application. I start with the research.
After 25 years as an industry analyst, I know that a winning grant isn't written — it's built. It's built on a deep understanding of your mission, a strategic match with the right funder, and a clear plan that tells your story in numbers and words.

This blog walks through exactly how I work with nonprofit clients — from our first conversation all the way through submission and beyond.

Nonprofits are often told they “need more capacity” for grants, but not always what that really looks like in practice. After 25+ years analyzing complex markets and advising executives, I now apply the same research, strategy, and communication skills to help mission-driven organizations find the right funders, make a compelling case, and manage the grant lifecycle.

In this blog, I share how I approach grant work like an industry analyst: grounding proposals in data, aligning projects with funder priorities, and designing simple ways to measure outcomes—illustrated with a recent student farm program that secured renewed funding for underserved students.

If your organization wants to strengthen its grant strategy, pipeline, or proposal quality, I’d love for you to take a look and see how we might work together.