About Me
I work with nonprofits on writing grant proposals, researching funding opportunities, and developing communications materials. Seeing my work contribute toward positive change in our society is what motivates me on a daily basis.
I came into this career path after searching for more purpose driven work following fifteen years of working in PR and marketing for technology companies in San Francisco and Sydney, Australia. This experience has given me an extensive skillset in writing, storytelling, and project management that I’m thrilled to be applying to the nonprofit space.
A native Californian, I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my husband and two young kids. When not busy parenting, I love exploring our natural surroundings, volunteering in the community, yoga, and reading.
Expertise
I have direct experience working with nonprofits that focus on youth development, family homelessness, workforce development, STEM education for girls, commercial sexual exploitation, and resources for first-generation college students. I’m available for contract and subcontract opportunities.
I can help conceptualize and develop the following materials:
Letters of Inquiry
Grant Proposals
Grant Reports
Grant/Prospect Research
Donor Appeal Letters
Annual Reports
Blog Posts
Newsletters
Website Copy
Ghostwriting
I’m an active member of the Grant Professionals Association and its San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. I also serve as a reviewer for the Unfunded List and I’m a member of Consultants For Good, a community of over 850 nonprofit and mission-driven consultants.
Testimonials
"Laura does outstanding work for the organization! She is a beautiful writer and gets across our mission so expertly."
— Aisha Ali, Executive Director, Career Girls
“Laura was a great help to our grants work. On top of drafting proposals to support our regular workload, she showed a lot of initiative in conducting research to identify new grant opportunities.”
— Katie Furuyama, Grants Manager, Compass Family Services