Consulting

Funding strategy, proposal development, and institutional strengthening — grounded in two decades of humanitarian and international development leadership.

Consulting Areas

How I can help your organization

Grant Prospect Research

Funder mapping and eligibility assessment to build a realistic, prioritized pipeline of foundation, corporate, and government opportunities.

Funding Pipeline Development

A working pipeline of vetted opportunities tailored to your programmes and current growth priorities.

Grant-Readiness Review

An honest gap analysis of your current materials, capacity, and compliance documentation before you apply.

LOIs & Concept Notes

Sharp, funder-aligned letters of inquiry and concept notes that open the door to a full proposal invitation.

Full Proposal Development

End-to-end proposal writing — narrative, logic, and budget alignment — for institutional, foundation, and government funders.

Proposal Review & Compliance

Editing and compliance checks on proposals your team has already drafted, before submission.

Donor Positioning & Strategy

Case for support, case for change, and donor value propositions that translate field evidence into a credible investment case.

Fundraising Campaign Strategy

Case for support, donor journeys, sponsor materials, and campaign messaging for individual donors, businesses, and institutional funders.

Institutional Strengthening & Retainer Support

Ongoing advisory support scoped to your organization's pace and needs, from pipeline management to partnership and institutional strategy.

How We'll Work Together

Standard engagement process

1

Discovery Call

A conversation to understand your priorities and confirm fit.

2

Funding Assessment

Review of your programmes, existing materials, and funding readiness.

3

Pipeline Development

Research and prioritization of realistic, well-matched funding opportunities.

4

Proposal Writing

Collaborative drafting of LOIs, concept notes, or full proposals.

5

Submission Support

Final compliance review and support through submission.

6

Reporting

Pipeline updates and, where included, ongoing donor reporting support.

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