Award-winning San Francisco Area grant writer for education
Grants written.
Funding won.
Lives transformed.
I have years of professional research and writing experience to move decision-makers...and get you the grant you need
Did you know the average grantmaker looks at a typical funding application for just 30 seconds?
Unless they see something that stops them in their tracks, they move on.
It may be unfair, but the reality is you don't get much time to make an impression. You have to grab attention off the top, hold it, and make every word earn its place on the page.
I've built a career on doing that, for multiple media.
Two decades working in television news, news promotion and advertising taught me to write on deadline, lead with what matters, and hold audience attention. That discipline drives every grant proposal I write—because funders respond to the same things viewers do: alignment, conviction, authentic self, and a story that makes them lean forward with interest. A great grant proposal doesn't just request funding. It makes saying "no" feel like a mistake.
I work with education-focused nonprofits and institutions to craft proposals that move grantors. But the best words are wasted if their goals are not aligned with grantors. I thoroughly apply my research skills and network of resources to ensure your grant lands in front of eyes most positioned to turn your goals and dreams into reality.
Because somewhere out there, a funder is looking for exactly what you do. Let's make sure they find you.
Grant Research & Writing
Your project deserves funding —and thanks to a career in journalism and advertising, I know how to make the case. Drawing on years of research and persuasive writing, I craft grant copy that pairs hard data with compelling narrative to show exactly why your work can't wait.
Strategy & Planning
Winning a grant starts long before you write a word. I help you identify the right funders, map your project's goals to what they actually care about, and build a strategy that sets your application apart before the first sentence is written, saving time and money.
Relationship & Development
The best funding relationships don't start with an ask. I research and prospect for funders aligned with your mission, then help you build the kind of authentic, lasting connections that turn first-time donors into long-term champions.
What Can I Do For You?
From initial content discussions to completed files for submission, I can work with you to produce:
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“Letter of Intent” templates to customize for prospective funders
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Full grant proposals meeting all funder requirements
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Attachments and Appendices (budgets, bios, vision statements, etc.)
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Grant reports to current funders
Content & Communications
Every touchpoint with a donor is a chance to deepen their belief in your work. I bring professional advertising copywriting to the full spectrum of nonprofit content — from case statements and annual reports to website fundraising pages — crafting stories of impact that don't just inform, but inspire action.
Adjacent Fundraising
Not every funding opportunity looks like a grant—and not every ask is the same. I write across the full spectrum of fundraising, from major gift proposals and capital campaign materials to crowdfunding copy and corporate sponsorship, tailoring the language and strategy to match the stakes of each.