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Value of Working with a Grant Consultant 

Grant Consultant vs. Grant Writer: What Your Organization Needs

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A Grant Writer focuses on crafting and submitting applications. While this is important, securing funding requires more than just strong writing.

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A Grant Consultant provides a full-service approach, ensuring you are:​

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  • Grant-ready with a clear funding strategy

  • Applying for the right opportunities that align with your goals

  • Maximizing success rates by strengthening applications with solid budgeting, impact measurement, and funder alignment

  • Building long-term funding capacity to secure future grants and diversify revenue streams

 

With grant consulting, you gain more than an application—you gain a funding strategy that supports growth and sustainability.

How to work with me

Grant Consulting Services

At Vanessa Burns Grant Consulting, we offer tailored services designed to empower organizations at every stage of their funding journey. Whether you're getting started, looking to expand your funding opportunities, or need full-service support for large-scale projects, we have the expertise to help you succeed.

 

Our Grant Packages provide flexible options to suit your needs and can include the following:

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  • Grant Research: Identify the right funding opportunities aligned with your mission and goals. We conduct in-depth research to ensure you’re applying to the best grants available.

  • Grant Readiness: Ensuring you are ready to apply for grant funding.

  • Grant Writing & Editing: From drafting compelling proposals to refining existing applications, we provide expert writing, editing, and feedback to help you put your best foot forward with funders.

  • Ongoing Strategy & Support: Our retainer packages offer continuous support, including grant strategy, application tracking, and funder relationship management, ensuring your long-term success in securing funding.

 

Whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support, we’ll help you navigate the complexities of grant funding and connect you with the resources you need to grow.

Unlock Your Funding Potential through Workshops

Enhance your grant skills with tailored workshops designed for both social impact organizations and business groups.

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Workshop Offerings:

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  • Top 10 Grant Writing Tips & Tricks: Learn essential strategies to craft compelling grant proposals that stand out to funders. (1 to 1.5 hours)

  • Grant Readiness Assessment: Evaluate your organization's preparedness for grant applications and identify areas for improvement. (1 hour)

  • Developing Effective Logic Models: Understand how to create clear logic models that align your project's goals with measurable outcomes. (2 hours)

  • Comprehensive Grant Writing: Gain hands-on experience in drafting, budgeting, and submitting successful grant proposals. (Half and Full day sessions available)

 

Each workshop is customizable to meet your group's specific needs to ensure practical and applicable learning experiences.

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Get Started Today

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Ready to elevate your grant writing capabilities? Contact us to schedule a workshop or learn more about our offerings.

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