Who we are
After 20+ years in the private sector, Jeanne returned to school and earned a Master’s in Public Affairs (with a concentration in community development and nonprofits). Jeanne first managed grants for a local government, researching, submitting, and overseeing federal grants totaling $6 million, which included neighborhood revitalization, housing, and brownfield development. As a successful fundraiser and grant consultant, Jeanne conducted small- to large-scale capital campaigns and economic impact studies for economic development, arts organizations, and cultural institutions, often in small towns and rural areas.
As the Founder and Lead Consultant, Jeanne found that strategic planning has been necessary for many organizations to become "grant-ready" and to establish a roadmap for all staff and board members. Jeanne's community work includes grant (prospect) research and writing for community healthcare, justice-involved youth and women, youth leadership programs, faith-based schools, programs for persons diagnosed with developmental disabilities, food insecurity, domestic violence, substance abuse, and human trafficking.
She has personally implemented various programs, including economic development, broadband, and housing, for over $4 million in awards.
"I love the impact and relationships built after working with a nonprofit to transform its mission."
Jeanne is the 6th Grant Professional in North Carolina to achieve the designation of Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute.
BS in Business Admin/Marketing-James Madison University,
MPA, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, and
Certifications in Community Economic Development and Finance Toolbox, UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Government
Member of: Grant Professionals Association
“Never use a long word when a short one will do”-George Orwell
All my partners and I are members of the Grant Professional Associations (GPA). GPA requires a high level of ethics and competencies for membership. GPA is the ONLY professional organization for grant writers, development professionals, and grantmakers to receive training, access a professional, peer-reviewed knowledge base, network, explore potential partnerships, and earn certification credentials. Partnering with other grant professionals and grant firms allows me to offer experienced, successful professionals to clients. To view our ethics commitment, click the button below.
