When I founded Think and Ink Grant Consulting® almost 10 years ago, it was because I saw a real problem — one I had experienced from both sides of the funding table. The truth is… I was tired.
I had been a nonprofit leader chasing funding. I had also worked at a corporate foundation, helping distribute over $1.2 million each year to Atlanta nonprofits supporting incredible organizations.
From that vantage point, I saw a pattern. Too many amazing organizations were missing the mark — not because their work wasn't worthy, but because their grant strategy wasn't strong enough.
I knew then what I know now: the game is strategy.
That's why at Think and Ink Grant Consulting®, we don't just write grants — we lead with strategy. We help our clients slow down, think deeply, and develop a tailored grant-seeking approach before the first word is written.
This is how we help organizations craft stronger, more competitive proposals — and secure the funding they need to continue their invaluable work.
This year, we are proud to celebrate 10 years of Think and Ink Grant Consulting®. A decade of strategy, storytelling, and securing over $625 million for mission-driven organizations nationwide.
"Too many amazing organizations were missing the mark — not because their work wasn't worthy, but because their grant strategy wasn't strong enough."
— Shavonn Richardson, Founder & CEOThe pattern I saw over and over:
- Rushing to apply without a clear plan or "why"
- Misreading what funders were actually asking
- Not meeting the level of detail and execution funders expect