Our Services
Grant Development, Research, Writing & Consultation
There are a variety of ways to partner with Effective Grants, LLC and all services can be customized to meet your unique needs.
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Our goal is to position your grant development so that you can create a sustainable grants program that addresses the financial needs of your annual programming. Whether this is a preliminary assessment, targeted grants research, mentoring, or oversight for your year-round program, we are happy to learn more about your needs and develop a targeted approach.
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We can provide technical assistance tailored to the needs of individual applicants and/or in group settings to help each nonprofit assess their eligibility for your grants program as well as assist them with the preparation of high-quality letters of inquiry and/or proposals.
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Grant Development
We assess grant readiness, identify barriers to effective grant development and develop solutions. We lead grants planning to define organizational priorities that are grant fundable, and conduct prospect research, funder cultivation & stewardship, and lead all proposal writing and submission.
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Grant Training
Through 1:1 and small group workshops, key staff (whether administrative or development) can learn the role grant development plays in your organization’s fundraising as well as the basic skills for effective grant writing including how to develop your annual workplan, conduct funder research, and create compelling proposals & attachments.
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Technical Assistance
I can provide technical assistance tailored to the needs of individual applicants and/or in group settings to help each nonprofit assess their eligibility for your grants program as well as assist them with the preparation of high-quality letters of inquiry and/or proposals.
Results
In the last twenty-five years, Sharon has taught grant writing and provided customized grant development for 64+nonprofits. Her extensive consulting experience has supported a variety of causes including the environment, higher education, healthcare, human services, youth development, arts & culture, and more. Over the last two-decades, she has raised more than $35 million in grant funding to help these organizations flourish.
Snapshot of Our Clients
ACT Lawrence, Inc.
Abby’s House
Bread & Roses Housing, Inc.
CASA Project Worcester County
Catie’s Closet, Inc.
Charles River Conservancy, Inc.
The Centre for Faith, Art, & Justice
Copley Raff
Easterseals Massachusetts, Inc.
Employment Options, Inc.
Federation Children Special Needs, Inc.
Harborlight Homes
The Health Foundation of Central MA
Inspired Philanthropy
Izaak Walton League of America
Jeff’s Place, Inc.
Laboure College
Mass Farmer’s Markets
Newton Athletes Unlimited, Inc.
The Outreach Program: EndHunger N.E.
Plummer Youth Promise, Inc.
Reclaim Childhood, Inc.
Riverside Community Care
Shooting Touch, Inc.
St. Labre Indian School Educational Association
The Boston Public Art Triennial
The Parmenter Foundation
The Trustees of Reservations, Inc.
Transition House, Inc.
Victim Rights Law Center
Worcester State University
Work with us and secure the funding you need to achieve your mission.
