Experience. Excellence. Results.
Shelley and Adam have created a unique mother-son partnership with a proven track record for winning grants.
decades of experience
A combined 40 years of experience in grantwriting, including 32 years for Shelley and 8 years for Adam.
Shelley has over 30 years’ nonprofit administration experience, either as a staff person or consultant, including three years as an executive director of a community-based organization.
Thousands of grant proposals written.
track record of success
Success winning millions of dollars for programs, capital needs, equipment, capacity building, and general operating.
Success rate with current clients (which varies from organization to organization and is impacted by the current state of the economy, organizational relationships and track records, and funders’ investments) averages 50-80%.
significant knowledge
Thorough knowledge of the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound grants arena.
Extensive training and experience in outcome-based evaluation (Shelley).
Experience leading strategic planning efforts, including those utilizing strength-based methods (Shelley).
leadership in the field
Shelley is a highly rated presenter at meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Shelley is a member of the national Grant Professionals Association and a founding member of the regional Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (PSGA).
Both Adam and Shelley are former members of the PSGA Board of Directors.
breadth of experience
Experience grant seeking for multiple causes, including human services, community health, public health, education, children and youth, women’s issues, senior citizens, conservation and the environment, wildlife, museums, arts, and historic conservation.
Significant experience preparing grant proposals that benefit low-income individuals, including basic human needs, health and public health, informal science education, education, workforce development, domestic violence prevention and services, and economic self-sufficiency.
skills for success
High-level critical thinking skills and organizational skills.
Very strong research skills and editing skills.
Excellent coaching and teaching skills.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Ability to successfully meet deadlines.
Unwavering adherence to professional and personal ethics.