From competitive federal grant proposals to year-end donor appeals, I write the words that earn support, renew funders, and move people to give.
$500K
Federal Grant Awarded
Community health nonprofit, HRSA
+68%
Appeal Response Rate
Youth education foundation
3
Major Donor Renewals
Cited the annual report directly
Mission-driven writing that earns support. See the full portfolio →
Grant-Experienced
Federal, foundation & corporate
Donor-Centered
Appeals that connect emotionally
Ethically Told
Dignity in every beneficiary story
All Org Sizes
Grassroots to established nonprofits
Grant Writing Coverage
From a 2-page LOI to a 40-page federal narrative: I match the format, language, and framing to what each funder actually wants.
NIH, HRSA, HUD, USDA, NEA, NEH
Community, family & private foundations
CSR programs, corporate foundations
Letters of Intent, pre-proposals
Important: Grant writing fees are charged per proposal, never as a percentage of the award. Percentage-based fees are considered unethical by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
What I Write
From a single grant narrative to a full year of donor communications, I write content that earns support and builds lasting relationships.
Research, narrative writing, and editing support for foundation, government, and corporate grant proposals that compete on merit.
Year-end appeals, mid-year asks, and major donor letters that move people from sympathy to action, without guilt-tripping.
Compelling annual reports that celebrate your wins, prove your impact, and make funders excited to renew their support.
Giving Tuesday, capital campaigns, emergency appeals: every campaign with a clear ask, urgency, and a story worth sharing.
Website copy that clearly communicates your mission and a social media content strategy that builds community between campaigns.
Individual impact narratives, beneficiary stories, and program spotlights that put a human face on your data.
The Process
I learn your mission, programs, beneficiaries, and measurable outcomes. We identify the stories and data that best demonstrate your impact.
I'll review your existing reports, website, and any previous grant materials
For grants: I research the funder's priorities, past grantees, and preferred language. For donor appeals: I help segment messaging by donor tier and relationship.
This step is what separates funded grants from unfunded ones
I write the full narrative: compelling, accurate, and strategically framed to answer the funder's implicit questions before they're asked.
Includes: executive summary, program narrative, evaluation plan, budget justification (if required)
Your team reviews for accuracy and organizational voice. I incorporate feedback and refine until you're fully confident in the submission.
Final polish pass included before submission deadline
Final document formatted to the funder's specifications, including all required attachments and supplemental narratives.
Optional: I can handle submission logistics if portal access is granted
Impact
Community Health Nonprofit
Primary Care Access
$500K
Grant Awarded
Challenge
Had never received a federal grant and needed to compete for a $500K HRSA award
Solution
Full grant narrative development including needs assessment, logic model narrative, and budget justification
Result
Awarded the full $500K HRSA grant, the organization's largest-ever single funding award
Youth Education Foundation
After-School Programs
+68%
Response Rate
Challenge
Year-end appeal consistently underperforming, 40% below sector benchmarks for response rate
Solution
Complete appeal rewrite: new story-led format, revised ask amounts, and upgraded major donor letter
Result
Year-end appeal response rate increased 68%, total raised up $122K vs prior year
Environmental Nonprofit
Conservation & Land Trust
3
Major Donor Renewals Cited Report
Challenge
Annual report was data-heavy and disengaging; board members weren't even reading it
Solution
Transformed annual report into a story-forward impact document with case studies, quotes, and visual narrative framing
Result
Board engagement increased dramatically, and 3 major donors cited the report in renewal conversations
Investment
I work with nonprofits of all sizes. If your budget is tight, let's talk. I can often scope a project that fits.
Single Piece
$800+
per grant or appeal
Campaign Package
$2,800+
full campaign
Monthly Retainer
$1,500+
per month
Free Resources
Two deep-dive guides covering the two highest-stakes pieces of nonprofit writing: donor storytelling and grant applications, with specific, actionable fixes you can use right now.
From the Blog · 8 min read
Nonprofit Storytelling That Actually Drives Donations
Data tells people what to think. Stories make them feel something. Here's the exact framework for telling your mission story in a way that opens wallets, without guilt-tripping or oversimplifying.
From the Blog · 13 min read
Nonprofit Grant Writing in 2025: What Funders Actually Want to Read
Most nonprofits write grant proposals that technically answer every question and completely miss the point. Here's what program officers are actually evaluating in 2025, and how to write the proposal that gets funded.
Common Questions
Yes. I've written successful grant narratives for foundations, government agencies, and corporate giving programs across healthcare, education, social services, and arts sectors. I understand the logic model language, theory of change framing, and outcomes-focused narrative style that funders expect. I also research each funder before writing to ensure the narrative aligns with their priorities.
Absolutely. This is one of my most common nonprofit engagements. I work directly with executive directors, board members, or programs staff to gather the stories and data needed. I then handle all the writing: appeals, acknowledgment letters, stewardship updates, and year-end summaries. You focus on the mission; I handle the words.
I work with nonprofits of all sizes, from grassroots organizations to established institutions. I offer flexible project structures and can prioritize the pieces that will have the highest immediate impact for your budget. Let's have a conversation about what you need and what makes sense for your organization.
Yes, and this is something I take seriously. I've written for organizations working in healthcare, addiction recovery, domestic violence, and international development. I understand the balance between compelling storytelling and ethical representation of vulnerable populations. I always prioritize dignity, accuracy, and consent in how beneficiary stories are framed.
Primarily writing, but I can incorporate your program data and reports into compelling narratives, and I'll research each target funder to align the language. For comprehensive grant research and prospect identification, I'd recommend pairing my writing services with a grant research specialist. I'm happy to refer you to trusted colleagues in that area.
Ready to Start?
Free 30-minute call. Tell me about your organization, your goals, and what you're working on. Let's figure out how I can help.
This site uses cookies for analytics
I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use this site - no ads, no tracking across other sites, no selling your data. Privacy Policy · Google's policy