Grant Writing Coaching Program
This program is for organizations that want to actually learn how to do grants well and build a sustainable system around them.
We cover the full picture of grant writing from start to finish. That includes how to research grants, what to prepare ahead of time, what funders are actually looking for, the questions they’re going to ask, and how to answer them in a way that’s clear and compelling.
So yes, you’re learning all of it. But you’re also doing it!
This is a hands-on, working program where we’re applying everything directly to your organization in real time. We’re identifying opportunities, building your core materials, and writing actual content together.
By the end, you will have the skills, tools, and strategy to keep pursuing grants in a way that’s consistent and sustainable.
What You’ll Get
This is a working program, so you are both learning and building real materials as you go. By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll learn how to:
Research and identify the right grant opportunities
Prepare what’s needed before you start writing
Understand what funders are looking for and how they review applications
Approach common grant questions and write clear, strong narratives
Develop outcomes, impact, and evaluation language that makes sense
Build a program budget and sustainability approach that aligns
Simultaneously, you’ll be building:
A grants tracker with real grant opportunities
A master grant document with your core content drafted and language you can reuse
A program and organizational budget template
At least one drafted or submitted grant
A clear 6–12 month grant plan
Who This Is For
This is a good fit for your organization if:
You have someone in-house managing grants (Development Director or other development support staff or Executive Director) that is looking for hands-on coaching support with grant writing
You feel like you’re starting from scratch every time you apply
You want to actually understand how grants work, not just submit them
You’re looking for guidance, structure, and accountability as you build this
This tends to work best for organizations that are ready to be involved and want to build something they can continue using long-term.
“Lydia is a tremendous resource for anyone in the non-profit world, but more so, she is understanding, patient and kind. In a very short period of time, she helped build my confidence as an Executive Director and equipped me with a skill set I never knew I had.”
— Kim Derrick, Executive Director, Heart of Mary House
How to Get Started
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1. Get in Touch
Schedule a Discovery Call so we can talk through your current grant efforts, what’s working (or not), and whether this program is the right fit for your team.
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2. Build it Together
Over the 8 weeks, we’ll work side-by-side to build your grant skills and materials. This is a hands-on process where you’re actively learning and applying everything to your organization in real time.
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3. Move Forward with a Plan
Walk away with a clear system, strategies, materials, knowledge, and the confidence to continue pursuing grants without starting from scratch each time.
“Lydia has not only helped stabilize our organization's financial situation, but she's helped us grow consistently over the years. While she primarily leads our grant writing and reporting, she's very knowledgeable in all aspects of fundraising. She's extremely reliable, responsive, and competent. I truly cannot recommend her enough!
— Marine Brichard, Development Director, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
P.S. Just need someone to handle your grant research and find new prospects for you?
With the Grant Research Package, you'll receive:
A 1-hour phone call to understand your organization and specific needs.
A list of 10-15 aligned grant prospects.
Detailed notes and insights of each prospect.
A follow-up virtual session to review and discuss the results.
Custom templates to assist in writing grant proposals.
A grants tracker showing key details (due dates, website, contact information, etc.) for each prospect.
Delivered to you within four weeks of completing the initial grant questionnaire and phone call!
Check out the Grant Research package to see if this fits your organization’s needs.
