Our Services

How We Support Schools and Education Nonprofits

We work with schools and education nonprofits at different stages of growth, supporting everything from early program development to long-term funding strategy and post-award stewardship. Some engagements focus on a specific project or opportunity; others provide ongoing support as priorities evolve.

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Targeted Project Support

These engagements are designed for organizations with a defined project, timeline, or funding goal. Project-based support provides structure, momentum, and clarity—while laying groundwork that can be reused and built upon.

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Rather than chasing applications, we focus on shaping clear, fundable projects and aligning them with appropriate opportunities.

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GrantLaunch 

For pre-opening charter schools and early-stage nonprofits beginning their grant work.

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Focus: Clarifying a core program concept and preparing one strong, aligned application.

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Outcome: One complete grant application (typically up to $25,000), supported by a clear program blueprint and funder alignment.

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GrantJumpstart

For schools and organizations ready to move from planning into active grant-seeking.

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Focus: Building early momentum while establishing systems for future work.

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Outcome: Three foundation grant applications (typically up to $25,000 each), along with a customized grants tracker to support ongoing planning.

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GrantMax

For larger or more complex initiatives that require a strong, well-developed case for support.

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Focus: Strengthening narratives, outcomes, and alignment across multiple funders.

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Outcome: Five foundation grant applications (typically up to $50,000 each), with enhanced narratives tailored to funder priorities.

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GrantPro 

For a single, highly competitive opportunity—such as a major foundation, state, or federal grant.

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Focus: Readiness, compliance, and clear articulation of impact.

Outcome: A complete, professionally prepared submission, including compliance review and submission support.​​

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​Ongoing Partnership Support​​​

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For schools and nonprofits seeking continuity and long-term planning, ongoing support provides shared context, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities over time.

These engagements are not about volume. They are about making good decisions—when to pursue opportunities, when to wait, and how to ensure funding work supports broader academic and operational goals.

GrantContinuum

Ongoing research, writing, and strategy to support a thoughtful, well-sequenced funding pipeline.

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Tiers 1–3:
Designed for individual schools and nonprofits, with increasing levels of support based on scope, priorities, and capacity.

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Designed for small charter school networks (typically 2–4 schools) requiring coordinated planning across sites. This tier includes all core GrantContinuum support, with additional guidance for multi-site initiatives, long-term planning, and complex funding opportunities.

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GrantSteward 

Post-award support for Charter School Program (CSP) grants.

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Focus: Compliance, reporting, and strategic use of awarded funds.

Outcome: On-time reporting, budgets aligned with allowable costs, and guidance that helps schools use CSP funding effectively and responsibly.

Why This Approach Works

• We work exclusively with schools and education nonprofits.

• Support is shaped by context, priorities, and capacity—not a fixed formula.

• Funding opportunities are curated and aligned to approved program goals.

• Planning and follow-through reduce wasted effort and last-minute pressure.

• The focus stays on building programs and systems that endure beyond individual grants.

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A Next Step

If you’re looking for a thoughtful partner—someone who will help you clarify priorities, align funding decisions, and plan for the long term—I welcome a conversation.

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