Good organizations miss grants they could win.
We help nonprofits, colleges and community organizations find the right funders and compete for them, with sharper positioning, stronger analysis and a clear strategy.
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Results
$324,000 netted by Northeast Natural Energy's first Charity Golf Classic for The SOURCE in Morgantown, WV, with Birdsong providing strategy and leadership connections.
A first foundation grant of $35,000 for The SOURCE, which had no philanthropic grant revenue when we began working together.
Pro bono advisory for Ciencias BCS in La Paz, Mexico, including a funder introduction that led to a proposal now in final review.
“When Shelley started with us, The SOURCE had never won a foundation grant. Her first proposal was funded. She saw where we could grow, put our story in front of funders who had never heard of us, and was behind the strategy and connections that turned Northeast Natural Energy’s golf tournament into more than $324,000 for our kids. She opened doors I didn’t know existed. She knows how funders think and she gets things moving. She’s someone I recommend without hesitation.”
Kevin Cain, President, The SOURCE Foundation
“Working with Shelley has been transformative for Ciencias BCS and for me as an executive director. Fundraising can be overwhelming when you’re leading a small organization, but her guidance has helped us identify opportunities, approach larger funders with confidence, and pursue grants we might not have considered otherwise. Her strategic advice has opened important doors and strengthened our fundraising capacity. Beyond her expertise, having someone like Shelley in our corner has made an enormous difference.”
Deneb Saldierna, Executive Director, Ciencias BCS
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About
Small and mid-size nonprofits, colleges and community organizations deserve the same caliber of fundraising expertise that large institutions take for granted. Birdsong brings 30 years of senior-level experience to that work, and you work directly with Shelley.
Why Work with Us
We know the funders. Established relationships with national, regional, state, and local philanthropic communities mean less time guessing and more time winning.
We deliver results. From multimillion-dollar institutional initiatives to small, community-rooted programs, we bring the same strategic focus and commitment to every engagement, whatever the scale or sector.
We fit your capacity. Project-based or retainer, remote or in person. Senior-level expertise in a lean model built for organizations that can't afford to waste resources.
We move quickly. When a new opportunity emerges, a deadline moves or a program evolves, we adjust with you. You work directly with Shelley, so decisions don't wait on anyone else.