Grants and communications consulting for education and youth development nonprofits.
Get strategic grant funding and content support to help drive your mission forward.
You’re juggling all the pieces of running a nonprofit.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have support?
Grant writing and constituent communication are two necessary ingredients in maintaining sustainable funding for your nonprofit, but they require time, resources, and know-how.
It’s time to get expert support to help you develop a sustainable strategy and manage the pieces from A to Z so you can focus more time on delivering your mission.
As a partner to your organization, Tiffany Thibodeau Consulting helps you develop a strategy to increase your grant funding capacity, and connect with and energize your constituents.
Meet Tiffany
Like you, I believe access to formal and informal educational opportunities should be available for all. And I know that access can profoundly impact the trajectory of a young person’s life. That’s why I partner with organizations like yours who are making an impact on the lives of young people.
But to make an impact, you need funds and you need to rally supporters who will help bring awareness to your cause and donate their time or money. That’s where I come in.
After nearly two decades as an educator, working in higher education communications, and nonprofit development, I’m thrilled to be using my skills in writing, research, and project management to support organizations whose missions center on educational access & equity.
In just this past year, I’ve helped nonprofits secure more than $1.1M in grant funding and helped to increase organizations’ audience reach with average email open rates above 50%.
I’m a member of the Grant Professionals Association. I hold a master's in Education and a bachelor's in Communication from Russell Sage College.
When I’m not writing grant proposals, newsletters, or profiles, I’m reading a cozy mystery or manga, or enjoying quiet time in the woods with my three favorite guys: my partner George and our two dogs, Danny and Pixel.
FAQs
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Absolutely. Please share your interest in the inquiry form when you book a discovery call. We can develop a custom retainer to encompass both grants and communications support for your nonprofit.
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My communications services focus on constituent communications and cultivation rather than fundraising. I do not work on appeals or major gifts, for example.
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Managing the grant-seeking process is skilled work regardless of the outcome of funding. Several factors contribute to a grant being awarded and not all are within a grant writer’s control. A strong grant writer can help you develop an application whose contents can be repurposed. Most grantmakers do not fund activities that happen before the grant is awarded. The Grant Professionals Association and other professional organizations also forbid this practice.
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An organization’s decision to work with a grant consultant boils down to your organization’s goals and capacity. If you have a staff member interested in learning how to write grants effectively and you can carve out enough time in their day-to-day to manage the process, you may not need to hire a grant consultant. Instead, you can seek professional development to help train your staff. If your team is busy with other aspects of fundraising or program delivery, or simply doesn’t have the time to learn, you may want to consider a grant consultant who is knowledgeable about the grant process, understands the funding landscape, and engages in ongoing learning.
“She is thoughtful, detailed, and immersed herself in our program. I appreciate that she asks great questions. Tiffany is also organized and timely -- driving agendas in our meetings and meeting all deadlines. Additionally, she is friendly and warm, so working together is a fantastic experience.”
— Kate Wood, CIO, Steppingstone
Services
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Grant Services Retainer
Ongoing, strategic support for your organization’s grant process. I manage the pre-award process so you can focus on your mission. This includes developing proposals, supporting budget development and writing budget narratives, identifying best-fit grants, and more.
Starting at $2,900/mo.
Timeline: 6+ months
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Grant Kickstarter Package
Are you in the early stages of grant seeking or an established nonprofit looking to implement a new program/project? I work with you to craft a compelling case for support (Universal Grant Application) that you can use and tweak to apply multiple funding opportunities. Then with a clear picture of your program, goals, and timeline, I compile a grant research and funding strategy matching you to grant opportunities well-aligned with your organization’s mission.
$5,900 (payment plans available)
Timeline: 2-3 months
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1:1 Strategy Session
Do you have a specific grants or communications-related problem you want to work through? Think you might benefit from a brainstorming partner who can help you turn ideas into action? We dedicate 1 hour to working together to save you hours of time spinning your wheels and creating on your own. You walk away with actionable advice, templates, and resources that can be put into practice right away.
$497 for a 60-minute session
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Communications Retainer
Customized service based on your nonprofit’s needs. Whether that’s building out your email marketing strategy, crafting constituent stories, or developing one-pagers to showcase your impact — I’ve got you covered.
Starting at $2,500/mo.
Timeline: 6+ months
“Thanks to Tiffany, we now have an e-newsletter and far more publicity for programs than I have ever had time to create.”
— Leona Arthen, Director, Worthington Library
Getting Started is As Easy As 1, 2, 3…
1. Book a Discovery Sales Call
Schedule a discovery sales call and complete a brief questionnaire to tell me a little about your organization and your needs.
2. Discuss
We discuss your organization’s challenges and determine if we’re a good fit to partner to reach your goals.
3. Get Started
We get started on your grant-seeking or communications strategy to reach your organization’s goals!
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