Grants Made Simple.
Revenue Strategies That Work.
We help nonprofits and changemakers secure sustainable funding through expert grant writing, fundraising consulting, and training.
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About
Lee Ann Rodriguez, MA, MBA, DBA
Founder, She Gets Grants
Lee Ann Rodriguez is a grant strategist who has helped nonprofits secure millions in funding for sustainable, mission-driven growth. With a Doctorate in Business Administration and over 20 years of experience, she brings deep expertise in fundraising, federal and charitable grants, and strategic planning.
A White House Champion of Change honoree, Lee Ann founded She Gets Grants to empower changemakers with the tools and confidence to unlock lasting impact.
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What We Offer
Strategic Fundraising & Grant Consulting
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Custom Coaching & Training
Testimonials
What Our Client Says
Katherine Ceaser
Executive Director, Art Center Sarasota
Lee Ann helped us take a more strategic and organized approach to fundraising. She worked with us to develop a detailed grants and development plan, complete with a manageable timeline and tools to keep us on track. Her support in structuring sponsorship levels and aligning our strategy with a clear, actionable gift pyramid gave us a framework we can actually use to monitor progress and engage our board in meaningful ways. Lee Ann’s insight and ability to tailor her guidance to our mission made a real difference.
Veronica Thames
Chief Executive Officer, Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Connects is our professional development series designed to build capacity, spark collaboration, and strengthen nonprofit leadership in our region. Lee Ann has been a valued partner in this effort—sharing her deep expertise in grant writing and fundraising to make complex concepts accessible and actionable. Her sessions have elevated the quality of our programming and helped the nonprofits we serve walk away with tools they can immediately apply. Thanks to Lee Ann’s involvement, Manatee Community Foundation has been able to make a greater impact on the organizations that participate in Manatee Connects.
Marie Liliane Demosthenes
Founder and Chier Executive Officer, Yaqar Harmony
As a new organization, we were navigating a lot of unknowns—especially around grant readiness and how to approach funders. Lee Ann has been an incredible partner in guiding us through each step, from preparing to apply for the Community Development Block Grant in Manatee County to identifying and approaching private foundations. She’s helped us build the systems, language, and confidence we need to grow. It truly feels like we’re working as a team, and she’s setting us up for long-term success.
Dr. Abbey Tyrna
Executive Director, Suncoast Waterkeeper
