Meet Tiffany!

Tiffany Thibodeau is the Principal Consultant at Tiffany Thibodeau Consulting, a New England-based grant writing firm specializing in education and youth development.

Tiffany’s 20+ year career spans nonprofit development, communications, operations, and education. As a grant consultant, her primary goal is to help time-strapped nonprofit leaders develop and implement a sustainable grant strategy to help them move their mission forward and improve outcomes for their community, especially young people.

Her approach is simple: get to know the organization’s mission and vision deeply and develop repeatable processes to help organizations grow their grant portfolio. Tiffany doesn’t just write grant proposals; she offers guidance to improve internal structures, cultivate relationships with grantmakers, and improve your organization’s external communications to attract potential supporters.

Tiffany has a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s in education from Russell Sage College. She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and its New England Chapter (GPANE). Tiffany holds the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential.

She serves on the board of Hilltown Land Trust, the Advisory Board of The Sphere Northampton, and as co-chair of the Friends of the Worthington Library, and is a member of several committees focused on education and environmental stewardship. Outside of her work with nonprofit organizations, Tiffany enjoys bingeing K-dramas and exploring New England trails with her partner and two pups.

Testimonials

  • Tiffany has been a wonderful partner in our grants work! We had an immediate need to fill the role of grant writer and reporter, and Tiffany stepped right in. 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, Chief Advancement Officer, Steppingstone Foundation

  • Tiffany was great to work with through grant proposal and reporting processes. She is thorough and was able to problem solve along the way. She allowed for more efficiency through our submission processes.

    Dr. Nia Imani Fields, nonprofit leader

  • Tiffany did exactly what we needed in this challenging time. As we focus our energy on foundation proposals, Tiffany helped us identify some new sources to apply to. She is efficient and experienced.

    Dave Christopolis, Executive Director, Hilltown Community Development

  • Initially, we struggled to find and apply for grants that truly matched our program objectives. Tiffany provided the clear guidance we needed, transforming our approach to grant applications and helping us identify the right funding opportunities. Her consistent, positive support throughout the entire process was invaluable.

    Renata Diaz, Project Manager, Groundbreaker gGmbH

  • Tiffany consistently demonstrates professionalism in her work and interactions and the quality of her grant writing is strong. Tiffany is organized and keeps track of multiple reports, grants, deliverables, and timelines.

    Karin Elliott, Executive Director, National Partnership for Educational Access

  • My organization is in the process of starting up and I choose to work with Tiffany to help put together the steps I need to take before I incorporate and look for funding. Tiffany helped me put together the steps I need to take to achieve my goals. She is a wealth of information and helped me better understand my position in the process of starting a nonprofit and what steps to take next.

    Forrest McSweeney, Founder, Project Uplift

  • We connected with Tiffany for assistance applying for a federal grant. Tiffany was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and organized. She works quickly and effectively. Her grant writing expertise made us feel very good about the application we submitted and we are so grateful for her help!

    Cailee Fitzgerald, Associate Director of Operations and Learning, National Youth Employment Coalition

Guiding Principles

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    Communication

    We believe transparent, proactive communication builds trust and leads to successful partnerships. We communicate clearly about processes, timelines, and expectations at every stage.

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    Equity

    We are committed to advancing educational equity through our work. We prioritize initiatives that create access and opportunity for underserved communities and approach each project with cultural humility.

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    Quality

    We produce meticulously researched, compelling grant proposals that effectively communicate our clients' vision and impact. We maintain high standards in all our deliverables.

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    Reliability

    We honor our commitments and deliver consistent, dependable service. Our clients can count on us to meet deadlines and provide steady support throughout the grant development process.

Some Grants We’ve Helped Secure

AJA Foundation

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M&T Charitable Foundation

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Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

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Walmart Foundation

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Schrafft Charitable Trust

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Ruby W. and LaVon P. Linn Foundation

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Vermont Mutual Insurance Group

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Lovett-Woodsum Family Charitable Foundation

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Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust

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Hearst Foundations

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AJA Foundation • M&T Charitable Foundation • Hartford Foundation for Public Giving • Walmart Foundation • Schrafft Charitable Trust • Ruby W. and LaVon P. Linn Foundation • Vermont Mutual Insurance Group • Lovett-Woodsum Family Charitable Foundation • Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust • Hearst Foundations •