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Last NameFirst NamePhoneEmailCity/LocationWebsiteBioSpeciality AreasAccepting new clients? - updated 10/2025
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Alchemy On Demand(Leslee Goodman)(805) 625-1031leslee@alchemyondemand.comwww.alchemyondemand.comLeslee Goodman is a professional fundraising consultant, grant writer, PR and strategic communications specialist. Over her more than 20 years of experience, she has helped local nonprofits raise millions of dollars for programs, operating expenses, capital projects, and endowment funds. Her past and present grant-writing clients include Aha!, Arts for Humanity, Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County, Emmaus of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy, and more.
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AmeyRae (213) 926-2803rae.amey@raeameyenterprises.com255 South Grand Avenue, #1914
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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AndersenBarbara (916) 265-8058bandersen@allpointsnorthconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraandersen/Barbara Andersen is the Principal Consultant of All Points North Consulting that specializes in strategic planning, partnership development, business planning and earned income strategies, grant writing, as well as research and program evaluation. She has over a decade of experience in private and community philanthropy in Santa Barbara County serving in executive positions responsible for fundraising and has successfully pursued federal, state, and local grant opportunities in support of regional initiatives.Housing Insecurity, Homelessness, Food Insecurity, Disaster Response and Recovery, Early Care and Education, Youth Development, Workforce Development, and Mental Health/Behavioral Health
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BakerDennis (805) 705-3363db@dmbaker.com1187 Coast Village Rd #1
Santa Barbara, CA 93108		www.dmbaker.comFrom Fundraising to Message Development, I believe in a holistic approach that includes all your non-profit external outreach (funding campaigns, grant writing, marketing, PR, sponsorships, etc…). I also work to build relationships for your organization that will support your goals and advance your interests for years to come. I’ve consulted to hundreds of non-profits with revenues from $100k to over $2 bil. And have over 20 years of experience consulting in Santa Barbara, L.A., Chicago, NY, and SF, to a variety of clients in the non-profit community.Nonprofit consulting
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Beebe WilkensAnna 805-570-1485anna@beebewilkensconsulting.comSanta Barbara, CAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-beebe-wilkens-1b52a8b2/I am a systems-oriented Operations, Development, and Marketing Consultant with a passion for organizational psychology. I love helping non-profits optimize resources and maximize impact/profit through identifying the right tools, processes, and people to best serve their unique cultures and goals. I am a skilled communicator who understands the power of story to propel an organization’s mission; it is a privilege to help non-profits tell their stories in powerful ways that garner stakeholder buy-in, whether that be grantors or individual donors.All grant areas, including proficiency in government grants. When appropriate, I also provide assistance with strategic planning and improving operational efficiency through technology utilization.Yes
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BradleyAlice (805) 364-2975alicebradley.grants@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-bradley-9942287a/Alice is a motivated, creative, and detailed-oriented grant writer who specializes in consulting with Santa Barbara-based nonprofit organizations. She was trained by and worked for The Write Team for several years. Alice crafts grant proposals, creates/manages grant calendars, and conducts research on potential new funding opportunities. Her goal is to help ensure that nonprofits have the resources they need to make the world a better and more equitable place. She has a special interest in sustainable agriculture and environmental work, education, and the arts.Sustainable Agriculture, Enviromental Adovacy/Education, Santa Barbara-based funders, Education, Arts, grant research, navigating grants.gov No
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Castillo RosalesJasmine(831) 801-0645Jasmine.rosales1289@gmail.comCaliforniawww.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-castillo-rosalesJasmine is a Community Activation Program Specialist and Freelance Grant Writer and Funding Strategist. She is passionate about supporting nonprofit organizations in their mission to make the world a better place. To make this happen, she works with them to create a funding strategy that outlines the best grants to pursue for their desired programs, which yield the highest likelihood of success. Jasmine's expertise in filtering down over 200 grants to the top 20 for serious evaluation ensures that her clients receive the most effective support available. After confirming eligibility, program fit, and competitiveness, she finalizes the list of grants. With this funding strategy, Jasmine supports the organization in pursuing the outlined grants. Jasmine is dedicated to environmental protection, environmental justice, community advocacy, farmworker's rights, social justice, and more.environmental protection, environmental justice, community advocacy, farmworker's rights, and social justice
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CoiroLauren (805) 626-0242laurencoiro@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenecoiroLauren is an advocate for food system reform, animal welfare, and environmental conservation.
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Conrad Collective(DeeDee Conrad)(805) 708-0399conradcollectivesb@gmail.comRemotehttp://www.conradcollective.net/Santa Barbara native DeeDee Conrad is a dedicated grant writer with a strong background in nonprofit fund development. With an M.S. from California Lutheran University and experience ranging from grassroots organizations to major institutions like the Santa Barbara Zoo, she brings a deep understanding of how to align funders' priorities with nonprofit missions. Through her work with clients such as Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center, The Cecilia Fund, Montecito Trails Foundation, and the Santa Barbara Zoo, DeeDee has helped secure critical funding to expand impact. Known for her research skills, compelling narratives, and collaborative spirit, she partners with organizations of all sizes to strengthen communities through the Conrad Collective.
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DanhiLisa805-570-1488lisa@lisadanhi.comGoletahttps://lisadanhi.com/My approach to grant writing integrates cultivated, value-based narratives into the structure of technical communication to meet application specifications, illuminating the needs of the community and efficacy of the nonprofit to serve their clients. Since joining family in Santa Barbara in 1995, I have enjoyed living and working as a technical writer; writing consultant; business manager; teacher (K-12 and college); songwriter; and parent, grand-, foster, and adoptive parent. In these roles, I have accessed and volunteered for a variety of services in the outdoor; educational; recovery; mental health; sustainable food; and peripheral communities. These experiences allow me to understand funding possibilities through the lenses of the nonprofit, the funder, and the client beneficiaries. I have held board positions for the Dos Pueblos Band Booster (Grant Writer, current); Association of Women in Communication (Secretary); and Peabody Charter School (Secretary to the Governing Council). MA, Education, UCSB, 2004; BA, Literature, UCSB, 2001. Recent grant writing clients include TVSB. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-danhi-39632a6/ for full resume.Writing and editing experience includes grant writing; software end user documentation and procedural manuals; SEO-focused content development; editing for culinary publications; and curriculum design.
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EasthamForrest (805) 457-3044‬forresteastham@gmail.comSan Luis Obispohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/forresteastham/Since 2013, Forrest Eastham provides grant services to nonprofits in the education, health, housing, and human services sectors in California and has worked with nonprofits in Alaska, and Washington State. Securing millions of dollars in grant funding from federal, state, county, municipal, corporate, and private sources, Forrest has conducted grant research and proposal management for universities, a medical school, a hospital, a blood bank, education programs, social services for all ages, affordable housing, physical and behavioral health services, and more. Strategic planning and execution is frequently in tandem with organizations' individual giving efforts, diversifying overall organizational funding and revenue streams. Securing health, housing, and human services funding on the Central Coast since fall 2018, they are familiar the local funding landscape and are prepared to discuss how your organization can best serve its clientelle through the strategic pursuit of grant resources. Forrest specializes in grant readiness and preparation, research, strategy, application preparation, proposal review, and award management and management systems. Forrest has extensive experience developing funding for human services, including health, housing, and all levels of education from kindergarten through medical school and has secured awards from federal, state, private, and corporate grantors. Forrest currently secures funds, including CDBGs, in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties on an ongoing basis.
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EdryAria (818) 331-9924aria@edryandassociates.comSanta Rosa Valleyhttps://edryandassociates.comBorn and raised in the Boston area, Aria was early on engaged in social justice and gender equality issues, she is the original Founder of the Boston Women’s Collective (BWC) and the first comprehensive sourcebook for women, The Women’s Yellow Pages. The book series shot to national attention, drew commendation from White House. BWC grew in three short years to $3 million in today’s dollars. During her long career in nonprofits, Aria has raised tens of millions of dollars from over 100 foundations and corporations. She led fundraising for leading cultural institutions in New York City, and upon relocation to Los Angeles, was Development Director-Major Gifts at University of Southern California for the Shoah Foundation Visual History; Education Institute, and VP Advancement at Visual Effects Society. Her consulting practice focuses on guiding clients with strategies and action plans that expand their organization’s impact and financial health while avoiding damaging pitfalls. Aria holds a Masters of International Affairs from Columbia University; a B.A. in Political Science from Boston University, doctoral study in Humanistic Education from University of Massachusetts/Amherst. She serves on a number of boards, is active in professional associations, and is an avid dressage equestrian.Environment, Animal Welfare, Social Services, Youth Development, Social and Emotional Learning, STEAM, full spectrum of the Arts and Culture, Veterans, Mental Health, Disabilities, Philanthropy Issues, Capacity Building, Case for Support, Strategic Plan, Project-based proposals, all manner of requests/LOIs, and qualified prospect research. Seasoned senior level development professional, nonprofit executive, consulting executive, provide coaching for executives and their staffs.
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GambleCarolyn (805) 598-7161Carobot45@gmail.comSanta Barbara, CAwww.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-gamble-7304a426* Call me for a free consultation! * My writing will bring clarity and feeling to your proposals while also highlighting targeted information in a concise style. I have many years of grant writing/development experience and plenty of local references.
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GrantSage, LLC(Sheba Lux)(805) 452-3159sheba@grantsage.comWe provide all aspects of grant writing and grant consulting to our many clients, which include: Music Academy of the West, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Ice in Paradise, among many others. We have outstanding references. GrantSage has been providing these services in the Santa Barbara area for more than 15 years. Beyond the writing and submissions, we will help your organization develop project profiles which will motivate foundations to fund your programs. Most important to us is the integrity and the detailed care we bring to each of our clients. Yes, including one-time only grants
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MantanonaAlex805-844-5380Alex@alexmantanona.comOxnard alexmantanona.comAlex Mantanona is a scientist, grant writer, and community activist with a B.S. in Biochemistry and M.S. in Chemistry from CSU Northridge, as well as a PhD in Chemistry from UC San Diego. Alex has over a decade of experience working on a range of research projects including simulations of comet chemistry, materials science, metal chemistry and magnetism, and developing biotechnology to address methane emissions and repurposing mining waste. Over his research career, he successfully landed several foundational fellowships including from the Sloan Foundation and the Department of Education, and was part of teams that landed and managed large federal grants from the NSF, DARPA, and Department of Defense. Outside of his research interests, Alex has dedicated significant time to volunteering, community organizing, and nonprofits, working with groups to advance STEM outreach, increase women's representation in graduate-level STEM programs, working with students from underrepresented groups, advocating for climate policy, and participating in local environmental cleanups. He recently moved back to his hometown, Oxnard, to be closer to family and is dedicating his time to improving the community and preparing our area for the impacts of climate change.Physical Sciences, environmentalism, community activism
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McBrideColeen (805) 844-4300cmgrantwriter@gmail.com
coleen@cagrantservices.com		Post Office Box 171
Ventura CA 93001		 http://www.cagrantservices.comColeen McBride is a CA Certified Fundraising Counsel and Grant Writer, with nearly 20 years of experience specializing in helping nonprofit organizations grow their funding base and thrive. As a nearly 40 year area resident, Coleen goes the extra mile and has built strong relationships with funders in the tri-county area (primarily in Santa Barbara County), including private foundations, corporations, and government grant programs. Basic Needs (food, health care, housing)
Community Action Agencies
Disaster Relief
Domestic Child Abuse and Trafficking
Environmental Advocacy/Conservation/Education
Health Care (community/population health, brain injury support, behavioral health)
Juvenile Justice (Restorative Justice)
No-Kill Animal Shelters
Museums (children's museums, visual arts, historical museums)
Performing Arts
Senior Services
Youth Education and Development (K-12)
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MerminElijah 805-704-3077elijahmermin@gmail.comSanta Cruz, CAhttps://www.elijahmermin.com/I have served as a staff and contract grant writer for nearly 20 years and now work solely as a grant consultant in Santa Cruz. I lived in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo between 2007 to 2011, where I helped several local nonprofit organizations secure awards from Santa Barbara-based foundations. To date, I have raised 35 million dollars from foundation, corporate, and government grant agencies (local, state, and federal). I have an M.A. in Museum Studies and earned my MBA from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. I enjoy helping organizations with grant strategy and planning, including identifying creative ways to help my clients develop relationships with new funders and craft compelling grant proposals.I have developed niches in workforce development, higher education, museums, human/social services, capital-focused projects, and government grants. Having worked as a staff grant writer for municipal governments, I am adept at brokering public-private partnerships required for many government grants.
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MilfordHerschelle (805) 742-1691herschellepn@gmail.comGoleta, CA, 93117N/AInternational nonprofit executive with 30+ years of senior leadership experience at mission-focused organizations across the U.S., Europe, and South Africa. Known for purpose-driven leadership rooted in empathy, integrity, diversity, inclusivity, and self-care. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, and learning Spanish on Duolingo. Grant writing
Strategic thought partner
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ParkerKerry (805) 883-3577cae.kerryparker6@gmail.comKerry Parker has written successfully funded grants for state and national organizations. The grants ranged from $20,000 to over $1,000,000 awarded. She is a former association executive with over 30 years of experience in board management and the operations of nonprofits. A long-time resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, in 2018 she relocated to Santa Barbara where she is now actively supporting local nonprofits. From 1989-2020, she was co-owner of HollandParlette, an Association Management Company (AMC) that has provided strategic direction and management to more than 50 non-profit regional, state, and national membership organizations. She handled financial management, board leadership, conference management, continuing education, grant writing, membership development, communications, advocacy, and media relations. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), a credential she earned in 1991 from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and was awarded a Lifetime Membership Award in ASAE in 2005. Ms. Parker holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Iowa State University.Medical/Healthcare and Social Services
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PatrykusKatie 805-774-5924katie@patrykus.comVentura, CAkpconsults.comAfter serving arts and education nonprofits for two decades, I now focus on grant writing and development communications for a variety of clients. Prior to consulting, I was a frontline fundraiser who, with the help of dedicated volunteers, raised more than $40,000,000 for nonprofits around the country. My experience includes leading Ojai Valley School's fundraising and alumni relations efforts, and working in annual giving, membership, and events for California Institute of the Arts, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. I also catalogued art work and handled client services for Sotheby's sculpture department. Please visit kpconsults.com.Major gifts, planned giving, development communicationsYes
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PattersonDana (510) 415-3415grants.dana@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/grants-dana/Dana (she/her) helps nonprofits at all stages (from <$100K - $60 million+ operating budgets) with the grants life cycle including prospective research, writing, and post-award management. She has experience with private, corporate, and government (local, state, and federal) funding with a specialty in Santa Barbara-based private foundations. She is a Director of Development and started grants consulting in 2017. Dana firmly believes that each award she’s helped secure, ranging from $500 - $10,000,000, is significant to the unique organization. Following industry best-practices and ethics, Dana also serves as the treasurer for the Grant Professional Association Greater Bay Area Chapter.Santa Barbara-based private foundations
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RedmondKira (805) 452-8647kiraredmond12@gmail.comSanta YnezKira Redmond has written grants for nonprofit organizations for nearly 20 years. She served as the Executive Director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper from 2004-2020, where she managed all aspects of operations, administration, management, policy advocacy, and fundraising, including major donor and membership programs, special events, grant writing, and corporate giving. She was particularly successful in writing and securing grants from numerous local, state and national foundations as well as significantly increasing the organization's donor base, more than quadrupling the organization's budget. Prior to her work with Channelkeeper, she served as an environmental policy advocate for various nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and served as a lead writer and editor for the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, providing real-time coverage of United Nations environmental treaty negotiations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Resource Management from the University of California Berkeley and a Master of International Affairs and Environmental Policy from Columbia University.Environment
Education
Policy
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Ringwood Grant Writers(Julie Ringwood)(818) 645-4142rfcfundraising@gmail.comAgoura Hillshttp://www.ringwoodgrantwriters.com/Since 2002, Julie Ringwood has successfully led Ringwood Grant Writers to raise millions of dollars in private and public grant funding for her clients. She has a strong track-record developing successful grant proposals for small to multi-million dollar projects, and working with organizations to establish the internal systems needed for fundraising success. Her passion is raising funds for youth development, seniors, animals, and veterans. Julie works with several non profits in Ventura, Ojai and Santa Barbara.Youth development, seniors, animal welfare, mental health, and veteransYes
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Santa Barbara Grant Writing (Kelsey Maloney)(805) 946-0504kelsey@sbgrantwriting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-maloney-342a2343/In working with non-profit organizations to prepare grant proposals, my goal is to facilitate a relationship between the organization and the funder. This may include:
▪ Research potential funders and follow-up on leads provided by the organization.
▪ Create a calendar of deadlines for potential funders.
▪ Prepare and submit grant proposals and grant reports.
I have worked with approximately 20 reputable and successful non-profit organizations in the Santa Barbara area over the last seven years. 		Grant research and writing, depth of knowledge of local funding opportunities, project management, communication. Special interest in social and environmental justice. Yes
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ShermanLee (805) 258-3834leesherman73@gmail.com297 N. Brent St
Ventura, CA 93003		20 years of non-profit experience in various roles, with a focus on grant writing full-time for the past ten years. Extensive experience with Federal grants as well as CDBG funding cycles in every city in both Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Well versed in all aspects of applying for General Operating, Program / Project Support, and Capital Requests. Documented success with national and local foundations and corporate grants as well.Conservation, Environment, Healthcare, Social Services, Underserved PopulationsNo
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The Write Team(Michelle Howard & Heather Stevenson)Michelle: (805) 455-4808
Heather: (805) 453-4570		michelle@thewriteteam.net
heather@thewriteteam.net		www.thewriteteam.netThe Write Team advances the missions of our non-profit clients by providing excellent grant writing, editing, communications, content management, fundraising, and organizational development services.All non-profit service areas, but we don't do large government grants. We do local CDBG, Human Services, and City grants.Yes
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TrejosJudy (760) 214-6514judytrejos@gmail.comI have worked in the development field for over 20 years. Currently, I have my own development consulting business. Through my experience with proposal writing and teaching, I have acquired excellent written and verbal skills. My approach to development focuses on two areas – outstanding communication and the art of building relationships.Creative program design, grant research and writing, comprehensive proposal packages for nonprofits and public agencies. Services provided to a wide variety of clients from human services to environmental causes.
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VISIONALITY805-500-6610info@VISIONALITYpartners.comVentura and Santa Barbara CountiesVISIONALITYpartners.comVISIONALITY has grown from a one-woman passion project to a team of innovative thinkers and creators, with over 60 years of combined nonprofit experience, who are dedicated to developing and implementing creative solutions that change the way nonprofits in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties succeed.Nonprofit consulting, events, sponsorships, strategic planning, high ROI fundraising
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WilliamsonDawn (805) 403-3892Dawn.WilliamsDaughter@gmail.comSanta Barbara, CADawn has been working with nonprofit agencies since 2016. She began her service with the unhoused population and eventually moved into family support services. She has experience writing 4 and 5 figure grants for programs serving children, seniors, and LMI households. As a Marketing Coordinator in the for-profit sector, Dawn was responsible for distributing $125,000 in annual support to non-profit organizations dedicated to historic preservation. She also writes grants for children’s art and education programs. She has an extensive marketing background which includes graphic design, and content management. Some of her best work has been developing program summaries, feasibility reports, and technical training materials. Children’s Art/Education programs
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ZukowskiLinda (310) 578-5424linda.zukowski@gmail.com
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