Grant Writing | Nonprofit consulting

Welcome to Catalyst Consulting

Your nonprofit is on a mission. Let’s work together to map your road to success.

Grant readiness assessment

A good grant proposal starts with a solid foundation. That means a well-developed project plan, and an organization with the capacity to carry it out – and all the documentation to prove it. I offer consultation services to help you understand what it means to be grant-ready, and how to develop a roadmap to get your organization there.

Grant research and writing

Grant writing services include Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), abstracts, assistance with budget development, assistance with identifying and curating necessary documents, and writing full grant proposals. I also offer online research, both finding grant opportunities and locating reliable information/data for developing needs statements.

Nonprofit bookkeeping services

For small nonprofits, I offer a limited range of bookkeeping services including routine bank statement reconciliation, expense reports, financial statements, and grant tracking in QuickBooks. I can also assist with refining your chart of account, as well as developing and formatting organizational or project budgets.

General consultation and misc.

I’ve worked with nonprofits for years, and worn a lot of hats. Soo, I offer a fairly diverse range of services, including assistance with starting up, organizational strategy, and more. Also, I offer writing, document layout, and graphic design services beyond grant proposals – get in touch if you need marketing materials, impact reports, etc.

“I don’t have words for how incredible Sharla is! She jumped right in and was able to help with content creation way beyond what was being asked in the project. She lent such a wide array of skills to the development of Green Team Academy and will continue to be an integral part of this organization for much time to come! I truly cannot recommend working with Sharla enough.”

~Gin D., Green Team Academy Director

“Sharla did excellent online research for Ocean Blue, identifying potential social media influencers. She went above and beyond to create a database that we can utilize in the future. I highly recommend Sharla for research projects.”

~ Karisa A., Ocean Blue Project Director of Operations

“Sharla was great! She was knowledgeable in the project requirements and helpful in taking my understanding to the next level!”

~Molly S., Girls on the Run Executive Director

“Sharla is extremely helpful and resourceful. She was very engaged with our project and helped our organization see things from a different perspective. Her kindness and professionalism really stood out to me. Sharla was truly a pleasure to work with!”

~Adrienna S., The Kilgoris Project Manager of Development and Communications

Contact

“Hi, I’m Sharla and I’m here to help your nonprofit reach its goals. If you are looking for a grant writer, bookkeeper, or just someone who can help you navigate the complex world of NGO management, I’d love to chat!”