Stop Scrambling, Start Strategizing: Fund What Matters Most

You’ve got the vision. Maybe even a beautifully crafted strategic plan. But when it comes time to apply for funding, you're scrambling to meet the deadline—or worse, trying to retrofit a new project just to match the grant criteria.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. I’ve seen it happen over and over—chasing the shiny new thing funding is being offered for instead of staying focused on current priorities. It leads to stress, missed opportunities, and wasted time on applications that don’t align with real community priorities.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

My approach to strategic fund development flips the script. Instead of chasing opportunities, I help you align your organization’s goals with the right funding streams—so you can plan with purpose, apply with confidence, and build long-term success.

This is exactly what we dig into during my Strategic Fund Development Workshop—a hands-on session I deliver for local governments, Indigenous communities, and non-profits ready to fund what matters most.

Here’s how I guide your team through building a smarter grant strategy:

🔹 Identify the What

We start with a priority from your strategic plan—or I help you define one. Then we map out the story: what it is, who it helps, and why it matters.

🔹 Align with the Why

Strong applications are clear on community benefit. I’ll help you define outcomes and describe success in real terms that funders understand and support.

🔹 Map the How + Who

We look at existing resources, capacity needs, and possible collaborators. You’ll walk away with a snapshot of what’s needed—and how to pitch it with confidence.

🔹 Package It All Up

You’ll use my grant strategy worksheet and one-minute pitch builder to bring it all together. You’ll leave with a plan, not just a wish list.

💬 Why It Works - This workshop helps teams see funding as a tool—not a burden. When your fundraising activity is tied to your strategic priorities, you avoid mission drift, boost capacity, and build community momentum.

📣 Let’s Bring This Workshop to Your Community - Whether you’re preparing for a new funding cycle, refreshing your strategic plan, or just tired of last-minute grant scrambles—this session will set your team up for success.

→ Book the workshop for your Council, Board, or leadership team today.

→ Open to local governments, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations.

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