She Gets Grants
Florida Grant Writing & Fundraising Consulting
Retainer Tiers (Monthly)
| Service Area | Basic Tier Small/Mid Orgs |
Est. Hours | Mid Tier Growing Team |
Est. Hours | Top Tier High-Capacity Organizations |
Est. Hours | Value to the Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Readiness & Strategy | 1 call/month + 2 deliverables | 9 hrs | Bi-monthly calls + 3–4 deliverables | 16 hrs | Weekly calls + multi-funder calendar + readiness audit | 20 hrs | Ensures org is grant-ready and aligned with funder expectations. Enhances competitiveness and efficiency. |
| Funding Opportunities Identification | Monthly list of 10–12 curated opportunities | 4 hrs | Ongoing pipeline (20+) w/ deadlines & alignment notes | 8 hrs | Full grant calendar w/ alerts, relationship tracking | 12 hrs | Expands reach to funders. Saves staff research time. Positions org for proactive vs. reactive fundraising. |
| Toolkits & Templates | Grant Tracker, calendar, SOPs for submissions | 2 hrs | Full system setup (grant manual, boilerplates, reporting templates) | 4 hrs | Custom dashboards + Monitoring & Evaluation tools | 6 hrs | Builds replicable infrastructure—best practice in capacity building. Creates efficiency and continuity across staff turnover. |
| Support | Email + basic review support (letters, small grants) | 2 hrs | Strategy reviews + partnership alignment calls | 6 hrs | Pipeline design, internal team coaching, funder cultivation prep | 8 hrs | Provides responsive guidance, improves internal alignment, and strengthens funder relationships. |
| Proposal Development | 2 full-length written proposals/month | 8 hrs | 3–4 full-length written proposals/month | 18 hrs | Complex proposals (federal, multi-partner, multi-year) | 20 hrs | Aligns with GPA standards for funder-specific storytelling. High ROI on time invested. |
| Post-Award Support | Basic submission reminders + simple report template | 1 hr | Reporting & compliance setup (calendar, deadlines, templates) | 5 hrs | Full reporting/compliance plan + renewal strategy | 8 hrs | Increases grant retention & supports renewals. Critical for sustainable funding. |
| Strategic Fundraising Plan | Short-term plan (6–12 months) | 4 hrs | Multi-channel fundraising plan w/ revenue schedule | 8 hrs | Deep-dive strategy: funder mapping, gift pyramid, 3-year revenue schedule | 12 hrs | Brings intentionality to revenue diversification. Recommended by Candid, Bridgespan, and Giving USA. |
| Coaching Sessions | Monthly 60-min coaching call | 1 hr | Bi-monthly 75-min coaching sessions | 3 hrs | Weekly executive/board coaching sessions | 4 hrs | Builds team capacity, engages board in fundraising, boosts confidence. |
| Estimated Hours/Month | ~30 hrs. | ~60 hrs. | ~90 hrs. | Transparent scope & value ensures alignment with org capacity and budget. |
Retainer Tiers (Monthly)
| Service Area | Equity Tier $950/month 60–70% below market rate Orgs w/ Budget < $500K | Est. Hours | Basic Tier $3,000/month Small/Mid Orgs | Est. Hours | Mid Tier $4,500/month Growing team | Est. Hours | Top Tier $6,000/month High-Capacity Organizations | Est. Hours | Value to the Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Readiness & Strategy | 1 call/month + 1 deliverable (e.g., LOI, grant fit, draft review, prewriting strategy session) | 3 hrs | 1 call/month + 2 deliverables | 9 hrs | Bi-monthly calls + 3–4 deliverables | 16 hrs | Weekly calls + multi-funder calendar | 20 hrs | Ensures the org is grant-ready and aligned with funder expectations. Enhances competitiveness and efficiency. |
| Toolkits & Templates | Grant tracker, boilerplate, basic budget | 1.5 hrs | Tracker, calendar, SOPs | 2 hrs | Full system setup | 4 hrs | Custom dashboards, M&E tools | 6 hrs | Builds replicable infrastructure and time-saving tools—best practice in capacity building. |
| Support & Coaching | Email, funder fit check-ins | 2 hrs | Email, basic review support | 2 hrs | Strategy review, partnerships | 6 hrs | Pipeline design, team coaching | 8 hrs | Access to guidance for internal alignment, strategy, and stronger funder relationships. |
| Proposal Development | 1 client-led draft/month (consulting only) | Included above | 2 full-length written proposals | 8 hrs | 3–4 full-length written proposals | 14 hrs | Complex proposals, incl. federal | 20 hrs | Aligns with GPA standards for tailored, funder-specific storytelling. High ROI on time invested. |
| Post-Award Support | Not included | 0 | Basic submission reminders | 1 hr | Reporting + compliance setup | 5 hrs | Full reporting and compliance planning | 8 hrs | Increases grant retention, supports renewals—critical per Wallace Foundation and federal funders. |
| Strategic Fundraising Plan | Not included | 0 | Short-term plan | 4 hrs | Multi-channel plan | 8 hrs | Deep-dive w/ funder mapping | 10 hrs | Brings intentionality to diversification—recommended by Candid and Bridgespan. |
| Coaching Sessions | 1 call/month (30–45 min) | 1.5 hrs | Monthly 60-min | 1 hr | Bi-monthly 75-min | 3 hrs | Weekly coaching sessions | 4 hrs | Improves team capacity, board engagement, and confidence—core to long-term sustainability. |
| Estimated Hours/Month | 8 hrs | 19 hrs | 41.5 hrs | 76 hrs | Transparent scope and hourly value—ensures alignment with internal capacity and budget. |
On-Demand Grant Writing
| Grant Type | Fee Range | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Local or Foundation | $1,500–$3,000 | 12–20 hours |
| State or Corporate | $2,500–$4,500 | 20–35 hours |
| Federal/Complex | $5,000–$10,000 | 40–75+ hours |
On-Demand Grant Writing
| Grant Type | Fee Range | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Local or Foundation | $1,500–$3,000 | 12–20 hours |
| State or Corporate | $2,500–$4,500 | 20–35 hours |
| Federal/Complex | $5,000–$10,000 | 40–75+ hours |
| Grant Type | Equity Tier Orgs w/ Budget < $500K Fee Range 50–70% below market rate | Time Commitment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local/Foundation | $950–$1,500 | 12–20 hours | Covers a one-time grant proposal |
| State/Corporate | $1,500–$2,500 | 20–35 hours | Covers a one-time grant proposal |