Gain momentum. Embed a grant strategist within your team.

Work step-by-step with an experienced partner as you pursue your highest priority funders. Our real-time support builds in-house capacity that generates results long after our engagement ends.

We’ll help you stand out through:

• Focus on your 12-20 most promising funders

• Framing that shapes your work into investible opportunities

• Cultivation strategies that lead to new and deeper partnerships

• Positioning and messaging that differentiate your organization in a competitive marketplace

How We Work Together: You'll gain a prioritized portfolio of high-potential foundations with cultivation roadmaps and messaging refinement that meets major funders’ expectations. Biweekly coaching calls, quarterly leadership sessions, and on-demand support keep you moving forward.

Whether you're new to six-figure grants or ready to pursue million-dollar partnerships, this partnership allows you to compete at the highest level.

Years after our work with Susan, we've continued to implement strategies she recommended. Susan's approach wasn't just a temporary fix—it became our practice. Her expertise provided us with sustainable systems and processes that keep delivering results long after our initial engagement.  

— Deborah Hoesly, Chief Mission Advancement Officer, Lutheran Services in America

Get unstuck. Gain clarity and direction on your major grants strategy.

If you've secured some significant foundation funding but feel like you've hit a plateau, this analysis delivers a clear roadmap and renewed momentum.

What you’ll gain:

• Diagnosis of what's working in your current approach and what's holding you back

• Prioritized prospect list to respect your limited time

• Messaging guidance to make your communications stand out

• A 90-day action plan with immediate next steps and long-term strategies

How We Work Together: This collaborative process includes stakeholder input and working sessions where we refine your funding strategies and communications.

This option is ideal for grant professionals who have secured major grants and want timely direction that they can implement independently.

Unify your team’s knowledge. Learn the unwritten rules that secure six- and seven-figure foundation grants.

Major grants aren't just the grant specialist's job. When your development staff, program leaders, executives, and board all understand how top-tier foundations think, you multiply your chances of success.

Customizable training work for development teams, cross-departmental groups, and conferences:

• The Major Grants Roadmap

• Securing Grants from Top-Tier Foundations

• Major Grants for National and Multi-State Nonprofits

“Susan was excellent. One of the best presenters I've ever heard. She was organized, gave great examples! Would love to hear more from her on grant related topics in the future.”

— Candid webinar attendee