How I Think About the Work

Strong programs do not emerge from isolated grant applications. They are built through careful planning, clear priorities, and funding choices that support long-term academic and organizational strength.

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My work with schools and education nonprofits is grounded in this belief. I partner with leaders who are committed to academic excellence and who understand that funding is most effective when it follows well-designed programs—not the other way around. The goal is not short-term wins, but progress that holds together over time.

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Perspective and Scope

I support charter schools and education nonprofits at different stages of development—from new schools preparing for launch, to established schools pursuing expansion, facilities improvements, and long-term sustainability. This work spans charter applications, state and federal grant programs, foundation funding, and post-award management across multiple states.

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In many cases, I work with organizations over multiple years. That continuity allows us to manage multiple priorities at once, coordinate funding strategies with operational realities, and build systems that grow stronger rather than more fragile as schools evolve.

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How I Work With Schools

My role is not to drive decisions for schools, but to help leaders clarify priorities, develop strong program plans, and make thoughtful funding choices within the context of their broader goals.

Partnerships are structured and intentional, with a regular working cadence that adjusts based on the scope, timeline, and complexity of the work. Some phases require steady, ongoing collaboration; others call for more intensive focus during key planning or submission windows. As priorities shift, our work adjusts accordingly.

Across all engagements, the emphasis remains the same: clarity, follow-through, and steady progress. The goal is not isolated tasks, but thoughtful program development and planning that support long-term academic and organizational strength.

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Experience and Professional Foundation

My work with schools is grounded in firsthand experience as a charter school founder, teacher, and director. In those roles, I designed academic, operational, and character education systems that became embedded in school culture and sustained over time. That experience shapes how I approach funding work today—rooted in an understanding of how charter schools operate, the constraints they face, and the level of clarity required for programs to succeed beyond paper.

Since founding Granting Your Vision in 2018, I’ve partnered with charter schools and education nonprofits across multiple states to translate strategic priorities into coherent, fundable initiatives. Much of this work focuses on the critical phase before a grant is written: clarifying program design and readiness, aligning funding strategies with academic and operational goals, prioritizing opportunities based on fit and feasibility, and strengthening narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation for competitive applications.

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I also bring the perspective of a federal peer reviewer, which informs how I help schools think about evaluation, risk, and credibility—not just compliance. This lens allows schools to approach funding decisions with greater confidence and discernment.

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I am a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and a member of the Grant Professionals Association. This credential reflects a commitment to ethical practice, sound judgment, and professional standards—principles that guide every engagement.

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Who This Work Is For

I work best with school and nonprofit leaders who are:

• Committed to academic excellence

• Willing to plan beyond a single grant or funding cycle

• Interested in building durable programs and systems

• Open to thoughtful collaboration and shared problem-solving

This work is not a fit for organizations seeking last-minute grant submissions or transactional support without planning or follow-through.

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A Note on Writing and Resources

If you’d like to explore this thinking further, I’ve also published a series of practical guides for school leaders. These resources are available in the shop and are designed to support independent learning alongside—or apart from—direct partnership work.

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Closing Invitation

If this approach aligns with your goals and the kind of work you are trying to build, I welcome a conversation.

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