2019 Founded / Phase I Always First / Oregon Based, National Reach
Grant funding follows infrastructure.
Not the other way around.
We build the systems, governance, and compliance structures that make organizations and grant funding sustainable.
For nonprofit leaders who want to build so that growth, funding, and impact come naturally.
11 Years in Sector Development
Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising, The People's Nonprofit Accelerator
Nonprofit & Public Organizational Management and Volunteer Coordination, PCC Institute of Fundraising
STEM Background in Environmental Biology & Sustainability
Grant Writing Training Foundation. Mentored by Dr. Beverly Browning, PhD
THE INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD
We believe that grant funding is the culmination of structural integrity.
Our philosophy is rooted in the idea that nonprofits must first master their internal systems before they can master their external relationships.
We provide the technical infrastructure and governance frameworks that transform a vision into a sustainable reality.
Most nonprofit failures are not failures of heart; they are failures of infrastructure.
The sector is currently crowded with deeply caring, well-intentioned leaders who possess an immense passion for their mission, but zero formal training in public organization management or structural administration.
Passion cannot compensate for a broken technical backbone.
When a leadership team lacks foundational governance, the entire organization collapses under its own weight; long before grant funding ever has a chance to support it.
EPA: Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking
NEVI Formula Program,
California and Arizona
Experience includes:
EPA: Solar for All
CALDOT: Clean California Local Revitalization Program,
City of Brawley
DOJ: STOP School Violence Prevention Program
CDC, Nevada State Dept. of Epidemiology: Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Team Formation
Service Tiers
Grant Readiness Diagnostic
Who is this for?
If you want to know where the organization stands before spending anything else.
$295, one-time.
Includes a Sustainability Audit Profile; an infrastructure review against funder standards, written findings with priority recommendations, and a clear baseline for next steps.
Grant Readiness Consulting
This is Phase I
Who is this for?
If you are ready to build the structure to protect the Mission.
$45 to $95 per hour, retainer, 60-day to 12-month engagements.
Includes full organizational readiness; financial infrastructure, development strategy, and vetted grant opportunity research.
Grant Program Development
Phase I completion required.
Who is this for? Executive directors and boards who want funding that lasts.
Grant program design, and application submission pipeline.
$2,280/month baseline, 24 hours/month at $95/hour.