Tisha Rae

Senior Grant Writer and Funding Strategist

Strategic Wealth Consultancy • Freelance

Feb 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 5 mos

As a Senior Grant Writer, Grant Research Specialist, and Funding Strategist, I help nonprofits, charities, startups, small businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations secure grant funding through professional grant writing and grant research services. My expertise includes grant writing, grant proposal development, grant research, grant applications, nonprofit grants, government grants, foundation grants, corporate grants, business grants, fundraising strategy, and funding opportunities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. I identify funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals and eligibility requirements while developing compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), executive summaries, project narratives, grant budgets, needs assessments, and supporting documentation required by funders. I collaborate with nonprofit leaders, executive directors, founders, and business owners to create funding strategies, fundraising plans, grant calendars, donor research reports, and grant acquisition roadmaps. I also provide proposal review, grant readiness assessments, grant consulting, and nonprofit funding support. My approach combines strategic grant research, persuasive proposal writing, funding development, and grant management best practices to improve competitiveness and maximize funding potential. Through effective grant writing, grant applications, grant prospect research, and funding strategy, I help organizations pursue sustainable funding, secure grants, and support long-term growth.

Grant Proposal Specialist

Grants4u.co.uk

Mar 2016 - Jan 2020 • 3 yrs 10 mos

Prepared grant proposals, grant applications, and funding requests for nonprofits, startups, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses seeking grant funding and investment opportunities. Conducted grant research and prospect research to identify foundation grants, government grants, federal grants, corporate grants, nonprofit grants, business grants, and private funding opportunities aligned with client goals and eligibility requirements. Developed grant proposals, grant applications, letters of inquiry (LOIs), executive summaries, project narratives, needs assessments, grant budgets, and supporting documentation required by funding agencies and grant makers. Collaborated with executive directors, nonprofit leaders, business owners, and management teams to create funding plans, fundraising strategies, and grant acquisition roadmaps designed to maximize funding potential. Assisted clients with business plan development, financial projections, market research, and investor-ready documentation to support grant funding and business growth objectives. Prepared business plans and grant proposals that communicated organizational impact, project goals, measurable outcomes, and sustainability. Managed grant research databases, tracked funding opportunities, analyzed grant guidelines, and ensured compliance with funder requirements throughout the grant application process. Supported proposal development through donor research, funding analysis, competitive assessments, and program planning. Worked with organizations across multiple sectors to strengthen grant readiness, improve proposal quality, and increase competitiveness for nonprofit funding, business funding, startup funding, and economic development grants. Leveraged expertise in grant writing, grant research, business plan writing, funding strategy, fundraising, and proposal management to help organizations pursue funding opportunities, secure grants, attract investors, and support long-term organizational growth.

Nonprofit Funding Consultant

Grant Thornton UAE

May 2012 - Mar 2016 • 3 yrs 10 mos

Supported nonprofit organizations, charities, community-based organizations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, startups, and small businesses in securing grant funding through professional grant writing, grant research, fundraising strategy, and proposal development services. Conducted comprehensive grant research to identify federal grants, government grants, foundation grants, corporate grants, nonprofit grants, business grants, and other funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals and eligibility requirements. Assisted clients with grant prospect identification, donor research, funding opportunity analysis, and grant readiness assessments to strengthen their competitiveness for funding. Developed compelling grant proposals, grant applications, letters of inquiry (LOIs), project narratives, executive summaries, needs assessments, program descriptions, grant budgets, and supporting documentation required by funders. Collaborated with nonprofit leaders, executive directors, program managers, and business owners to create strategic funding plans, fundraising strategies, grant calendars, and grant acquisition roadmaps. Supported organizations in building sustainable funding pipelines by identifying high-value funding opportunities and aligning projects with funder priorities. Managed multiple grant research and proposal development projects while ensuring compliance with grant guidelines, submission requirements, and funding regulations. Provided proposal review, editing, grant consulting, and funding development support to improve proposal quality and increase funding potential. Leveraged strong grant writing, proposal writing, fundraising, donor prospect research, and nonprofit funding expertise to help organizations pursue grant funding, strengthen grant readiness, and support long-term organizational growth and sustainability.