About The Company
Our Story
Grant Consulting Services has worked with organizations and entrepreneurs from around the globe over the past 24 years. We specialize in the grant development process and understand the multiple complexities organizations face with funding through grants.
Our clients range from schools to organizations that assist the homeless, and others that care for our environment. Whatever your business model or platform, you can trust us to help you develop or carry out a strategic grant funding strategy.
Our team's dedication to excellence and deep understanding of the grant process has helped numerous organizations secure vital funding. We pride ourselves on our personalized approach, tailoring our services to meet each client's unique needs and goals.
With a proven track record of success and a commitment to ethical practices, we strive to be more than just consultants – we aim to be true partners in your organization's growth and impact. Whether you're new to grant funding or looking to optimize your current strategy, Grant Consulting Services is here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Mission
Grant Consulting Services seeks to affect positive change through the spoken and written word.Â
Our Vision
Grant Consulting Services helps to make the world a better place for all people. We engage in the fight against systemic giants of injustice, assist in remedies of inequality, and collaborate to empower the disenfranchised.
Working with nonprofit and for-profit organizations that focus on helping people, Grant Consulting Services assists in feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, cultivating the arts, enhancing student learning, and combating the effects of global warming. We give a voice to the unheard and inspire the compassion and unity of all people.
Our Core Values
- Communicate authentically internally and externally to support respect, human connectivity, and purpose in society.
- Help organizations that help people.
- Provide flexible jobs with ongoing learning opportunities at a living wage or above.
- Help small businesses grow to affect positive change in their communities.
- Provide high-quality and timely grant development services for all clients.Â
MEET OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
Valerie A. Grant
CEO - Grant Consulting Services, LLC
I specialize in eating dark chocolate.
Valerie A. Grant, GPC has worked as a grant professional since 1998. Valerie is the Founder and CEO of Grant Consulting Services, LLC. a grant development consulting firm founded in 2000. Valerie and her team help to make the world a better place for all people.Â
Valerie is a Certified Grant Professional through the Grant Professionals Certification Institute. In April 2023, Valerie became one of only 42 Grant Professional Association (GPA) Approved Trainers. The Approved Trainer certification is rare, and only Grant Professionals with more than five years of experience and a peer committee-approved curriculum can earn this certification. All GPA Approved Trainers abide by the GPA Code of Ethics. GPA Approved Trainers can better prepare organizations to seek and attain grant funds–whether it is a start-up or a well-established organization.Â
Being a GPA Approved Trainer provides third-party validation demonstrating that a Grant Professional is well-prepared, credible, and skilled in helping people build their grants knowledge base.Â
Ms. Grant is also a published author and an accomplished freelance writer. Some of Valerie’s current community involvement and volunteer work include:
Grant Professionals Certification institute (GPCI) Board of Directors
Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) Ambassador
North County Philanthropy Council-Fundraising committee member https://ncphilanthropy.org/
Co-Founder and past President of the Grant Professionals Association San Diego County Chapter https://sandiegogpa.org
Valerie has a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration from Baker College in Flint, MI, and studied Social Work for two years at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA.
Tashia Doby
Operations Manager
Tashia has more than 20 years of professional experience in multiple industries. With her BS in Chemistry, MBA and MIT degrees from SC State and AIU respectively, she has provided management consulting and project management support to different clients for more than 5 years. Currently, she resides in GA with family and her 12 yr old Lhasa Apso named Rhommeo. She focuses on making a positive difference in the lives of others. When not working (very rare), she writes and binge watches shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
Michelle Ito
Erate Manager
I specialize in E-rate services, providing expert guidance and support to help schools and libraries secure funding for IT equipment and internet access.
Michelle is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in Sports and Activity Management. A teacher and a swimmING instructor turned into customer service specialist 16 years ago and has been focusing on Erate for more than four years.
Lindsay Martin, GPC
Grant Professional
I specialize in crafting impactful grant proposals and designing innovative programs. With expertise in aligning nonprofit missions with funder priorities, I focus on crafting measurable outcomes and robust strategies to secure sustainable funding.
A San Diego native, Lindsay’s early years were shaped by a family dedicated to service, instilling in her a passion for volunteering and supporting others. This foundation led to over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, including 14 years with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She holds a dual degree in International Communications and Spanish and has extensive experience securing funding across diverse sectors, including health and human services, education, youth development, healthcare, and environmental initiatives.
Over her career, Lindsay has successfully secured millions in public and private funding, honing her skills in program development, budgeting, evaluation, and grants management. When she's not writing or strategizing, Lindsay enjoys traveling, reading, mountain biking, and exploring new restaurants with her husband and two adventurous kids.
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Bronwen Jackson
Grant Professional
My specialty is crafting compelling narratives and developing robust program goals and outcomes, ensuring each proposal resonates with its intended audience and aligns perfectly with funder objectives.
A native of North Carolina, Bronwen is now enjoying the Southern California life with her husband and three boys. She holds a Masters of Public Affairs degree with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and spent her early career working as a grant writer for a regional human services agency and then at a statewide foster care and adoption services nonprofit. In these roles, she gained valuable experience in program design, budgeting, evaluation and grants management. Over more than ten years working as a grant writer, Bronwen has successfully secured millions of dollars in public and private funding and learned what reviewers look for in a successful proposal. When she is not working you can find Bronwen at the soccer field cheering on her boys or at the beach enjoying the sunshine.
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Christina Harbin
Grant Researcher
Christina resides in North Central Georgia with her husband and 9-year-old son. Currently in her senior year at Liberty University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, she has 20 years of experience in Guest Services and Hospitality for the Walt Disney World Resort. She loves to travel, spend time with family, and draw in her spare time.
"Thanks for your hard work on this grant! I've been able to pull together an intake assessment draft, work on some marketing initiatives, and plan our attendance at three community events in the time you've saved me! I really appreciate it!"
- Megan Mann, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Chesapeake
Who Inspires Us...
"There is enough dough in the world to make bread for us all to eat together."
~ Habeeb Akande
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
~ Henry Ford
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
~ Helen Keller
"You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try."
~Â Dolly Parton
“There is no shortage of money, only a shortage of people thinking big enough.”
~ Grant Cardone
“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”
~Yoko Ono
