Learn About Our Services
Unlocking the right funding can transform your nonprofit's future.
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Grant Readiness Workshop
Thinking about going after grants but not sure if you’re ready? This one-time session gives you real talk on where you stand — and a clear, practical plan to get you funder-ready without the overwhelm.
$600 per organization reviewed.
What You Get:
A pre-call questionnaire so we can hit the ground running
A 60-minute strategy session to walk through your org, your programs, and your current setup
A personalized action plan with next steps, organized by priority
A simple “readiness score” so you know where you stand
Perfect for new or growing nonprofits — or anyone who wants to stop winging it and start applying with confidence.
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Grant Calendar & Strategic Roadmap
Tired of guessing which grants to go after? This strategy package gives you a clear, funder-aligned game plan so you can apply with purpose — not panic.
$3,000 per calendar & roadmap.
What You Get:
A discovery call to align on your goals and capacity
A curated funder list with alignment notes and red flags
A 12–18 month grant calendar with prep timelines
A strategy memo so you know exactly what your next moves should be.
Want to boost your odds even more?
Consider adding a little firepower:
Power Prospectus
Your mission, but make it easy to read and aesthetically engaging. This 1–2 page summary turns your big picture into a clear, compelling visual pitch funders can say yes to.
Funder Outreach
I’ll send warm, personalized emails to 5 of your best-fit funders — and follow up so you don’t have to. Save time, open doors, and start strong.
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Per Proposal Grant Writing
Got a specific grant in mind but need help getting it done? Let me give you a hand. I’ll craft a funder-aligned proposal that tells your story clearly, meets all the requirements, and gives your application the best possible shot.
Starting at $750 per project.
What You Get:
A professionally written, funder-ready proposal
Attachment and budget coordination to make sure everything lines up
Two rounds of edits
Final delivery in whatever format the funder needs (Word, PDF, or portal entry)
Pricing depends on a few factors — lots of attachments? Tons of narrative questions? First time putting it all on paper? I’ll send you a custom quote before we start.
Just need a second set of eyes on something you’ve already written? Check out my Red Pen Reviews for more details.
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Grant Template & Language Library
Writing grants doesn’t have to mean reinventing the wheel every time. This toolkit gives you a set of editable templates that sound like you and help you move faster when it’s time to hit “submit.”
$2,000 per Toolkit
What You Get:
Organization Info Template: Mission, vision, background, and needs statement — all in one place
Data & Impact Template: Your key metrics, outcomes, and success measures, ready to plug into any grant
Logic Model or Outcomes Framework Template: Pick the one your funders are asking for most frequently.
Budget Template: Clean and simple, with space for revenue, expenses, and a basic narrative.
Grant Narrative Cheat Sheet: Quick, ready-to-use blurbs for LOIs, emails, and full proposals — including 1-, 3-, and 5-paragraph versions of your program description
Delivered in Google Docs (or your preferred format), and 100% editable by your team.
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Grant Review & Editing
Whether you’re prepping to submit or trying to figure out why your last grant didn’t land, this service gives you expert, funder-minded feedback that helps you tighten things up and improve your odds.
Haven’t submitted yet?
I’ll review your draft like a funder would and give you clear, strategic notes on what’s working — and what needs a quick fix.
$500 for up to 6 pages of review.
What You Get:
In-document comments on clarity, alignment, and tone
Light copyedits for flow and formatting
A summary email with your top 3 improvement areas
Great if you wrote the draft yourself and want a second set of eyes before you click submit.
Already applied and got rejected?
Let’s figure out what went wrong — and how to do better next time.
Starting at $1,000.
What You Get:
A full review of up to 5 submitted proposals
A detailed written report with notes on alignment, clarity, structure, and red flags
Annotated comments to show you exactly what fell flat
Optional 30-minute follow-up call (+$150)
Ideal for orgs that want to improve their grant game without bringing on a full-time writer.
Feedback from the Field
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Alex Lustig | Co-Founder - Learn Grant Writing
Carolyne is a joy to work with. She helped us shape the our curriculum for our online grant writing training and also helped plan a 100+ grant writer conference as an advisory group member. She brings enthusiasm, a strong attention to detail, care for others, and a deep respect for her work and community. She is actively making the world a better place and I'm so delighted that our paths have crossed.
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Ashley Feit | Founder - Thrive Grant Services
I subcontracted two funding strategy projects to Carolyne for a few reasons. From our first conversation, I could tell she was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and someone I could learn from. She also shared that she genuinely enjoys grant research - something I prefer to delegate so I can focus on writing. It felt like a great fit.
Carolyne did not disappoint. She delivered thorough, well-organized research and presented each opportunity clearly and professionally. She understood the details of each grant and how it aligned with my clients’ needs. Carolyne is now at the top of my list for subcontracting grant research and other projects, depending on her interest and availability.
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Aleyna Gross | Director of Operations - One Degree Impact
Carolyne and I joined One Degree Impact around the same time, and from the beginning, she stood out as someone I could depend on fully, regardless of the scope, complexity, or urgency of the project. She was quickly onboarded to one of our longest-standing and most valued clients, and they were immediately impressed by the quality of her writing, her ability to ask the right questions, and the care she put into every detail. As the account manager, I regularly received compliments from the client about how clear, strategic, and polished her proposals were.
Carolyne consistently delivered strong work, even when projects were chaotic or under tight deadlines. There was never a moment I had to worry about follow-through, she was always on time, thorough, and thoughtful. In a field like grant writing, where things can change quickly, her consistency and reliability stood out.
She also worked on several complex accounts, including those in medical research and cancer research. In every case, she brought not just strong writing skills but also the strategic insight to handle technical material with clarity and precision.
Beyond her client work, Carolyne played a key role in developing a new product for the firm: the Proposal Review service. She approached this with initiative and creativity, helping me shape the idea from the ground up. Together, we built and piloted the first version of this service, which is now a formal offering at the firm. Her entrepreneurial mindset, thoughtful input, and willingness to co-build something new were invaluable.
Carolyne is not only a talented and strategic grant writer, but also a strong collaborator. She’s easy to work with, brings a great energy to any team, and makes even tough projects more enjoyable. Any organization would be lucky to have her.
