Question 1

What types of non-profits do you work with?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in youth-development, education, health, arts, housing, and community organizations — typically with budgets between $500K and $10M. I work with organizations nationally, though I'm based in New York.

Question 2

How much does grant consulting cost?

Accepted Answer

Engagements start at $750 for a Funding Snapshot (a readiness review and funder-fit research). Full strategy and proposal packages range from $2,500 to $4,500, and ongoing partnerships start at $1,500 per month. Fees are always flat or retainer — never a percentage of your grant.

Question 3

How long does it take to write a grant proposal?

Accepted Answer

A typical proposal takes 2–4 weeks from kickoff to submission-ready draft, depending on complexity and how quickly your team can provide program data. My process is designed to get you from reactive, last-minute writing to a planned strategy within 4–6 weeks.

Question 4

What is your success rate with grant proposals?

Accepted Answer

I've helped organizations secure more than $20 million over three decades. While no consultant can guarantee funding, 95% of my proposals are submission-ready on the first draft, and my clients see a 40% higher funder retention rate through strategic relationship-building.

Question 5

Do you write the proposals yourself, or does our team need to do the writing?

Accepted Answer

I do the writing. You provide the program knowledge and data — I turn it into a compelling, funder-ready narrative. I also create reusable templates in your organization's voice so your team can produce proposals independently after the engagement.

Question 6

How do you use AI in your grant consulting work?

Accepted Answer

AI accelerates the repetitive parts — funder research, first drafts, and report assembly — while the strategy, judgment, and final narrative come from thirty years of experience. I also help organizations adopt AI tools across their operations as a standalone service. Everything AI touches gets reviewed by someone who has run these organizations and reported to these funders.

Question 7

What's the first step to working together?

Accepted Answer

Start with a free consultation. We'll discuss your organization's funding needs, current challenges, and goals. From there, I'll recommend the right engagement level — whether that's a one-time Funding Snapshot or an ongoing partnership.