STRATEGIC GRANT CONSULTING
Stop chasing grants.
Start winning them.
Your nonprofit needs you.
With so much work to do, grant writing keeps falling to the bottom of the list.
IMPACT Grantworks brings fresh strategy and donor-side experience to
help your nonprofit secure the funding you deserve.
50 +
Nonprofits Served
10 +
Years Experience
Why great nonprofits
struggle with grants
THE CHALLENGE
You're doing incredible work in your community.
Between running programs, managing staff, and maintaining daily operations,
grant writing often becomes an 'as-time-allows' task.
Late night hours add up.
Rushed applications become a pile of rejections.
Fatigue and frustration sets in.
Here's why:
Lack of Strategy
Weak Narrative
Poor Alignment
Missed Deadlines
THE REAL COST
What happens when grants keep slipping away?
Burnout Spreads
Programs Stay Small
Funding Stays Fragile
The cost of inaction isn't just missed funding,
it's missed impact.
Every grant you don't win is a program you can't launch, and a community you can't serve.
START HERE
Grant
Strategy Check
Not sure where your grant strategy stands?
In this FREE session, we will:
Review your current approach and what's holding you back
Identify missed funding opportunities specific to your mission
Achieve a clear, actionable plan to move forward with confidence
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Fresh perspective.
Donor-side experience.
I'm Johnny Richardson, founder of IMPACT Grantworks.
I spent over a decade in corporate philanthropy
on the donor's side of the table managing millions
in grant programming at Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.
I've seen what makes applications win and what makes them get passed over. Spoiler: it's rarely about the worthiness of your cause. It's about strategy, alignment, and telling your story in a way donors respond to.
I'm not jaded by 20 years of doing the same thing.
I bring fresh energy, creative craftmanship, and a genuine passion for helping mission-driven organizations
secure the funding they deserve.
50 +
Nonprofits Served
10 +
Years Experience
"You shouldn't have to become a grant writing expert to run a successful nonprofit. That's my job."
— Johnny Richardson
THE PROCESS
The Path Forward To Grant Success
A clear process that takes the guesswork out of grant seeking so you can focus on your mission while we handle the strategy.
Craft
WRITING AND DEVELOPMENT
We develop compelling grant narratives that tell your story in a way donors respond to: technically sound, strategically aligned, and emotionally resonant.
Align
DISCOVERY AND RESEARCH
We learn your organization, mission, and funding needs, then identify the donors who are actually the right fit. No more wasting time on applications that were never going to work.
Sustain
ONGOING SUPPORT
We don't disappear after submission. Ongoing strategy support, donor communication, reporting assistance, and multi-year planning to build lasting success.
THE TRANSFORMATION
What
changes
when
you
have a
grant
champion?
Compelling, strategically-aligned applications that finally start getting funded giving you resources to grow programs and expand your impact.
Proposals That Win
Time Back in Your Week
Someone else handles the research, writing, and strategy you've been drowning in. You focus on running programs and serving your community.
Diversified Funding
A sustainable funding portfolio that doesn't leave you vulnerable when sponsors pull back, built for long-term stability, not just quick wins.
A True Partner
Someone in your corner who understands both sides of the conversation and genuinely cares about your success not just another transactional consultant.
You became a nonprofit leader to change lives, not to become a full-time grant writer.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Ready for a fresh approach to grant funding?
Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about your organization, your funding needs, and whether IMPACT Grantworks is the right fit.
No pressure.
No obligation.
Just honest conversation.
Not ready for a call?
The IMPACT Blog
If you're a nonprofit looking for funding, or just trying to make sense of the everchanging grant landscape, you're in the right place. We share useful insights to help you stay aligned with goals that matter.
Mapping the Course:
Knowing Direction Before
Picking Up Speed
You've laced up your shoes and ready for what's ahead. Have you taken the time to map your course?
Lacing Up: Moving From Preparation to Practice
Now that you've put the puzzle pieces together, what comes next?
When Your Program Doesn’t Fit the Funder’s Mold
If your program doesn't meet the funder's criteria, what should you ask yourself?
Budget Narratives That
Tell a Story
The opportunity to outline a budget in a narrative format far outweighs a dry explanation of line items.
Aligning Your Mission
with Funder Priorities
Each funder has a vision.
Your objective is to show how your mission fits within it.
What Funders Really Mean
by "Impact"
Every grant application asks about impact.
But what does that actually mean?
Mission In Motion: Why Website Alignment Is Non-negotiable
for Nonprofits.
In a sector where clarity builds trust and trust drives funding; this is a problem worth solving.
Are You Grant Ready? The 5 R's That Matter.
Before diving into proposals or chasing deadlines, it’s worth asking: Is your organization truly ready to pursue grants?
Pacing Matters:
Finding a Sustainable Rhythm
for the Year
There's a point in every long run when
enthusiasm meets reality.
