Fractional Program Capacity for Foundations & Funding Intermediaries
I partner with foundations and funding intermediaries as embedded, part-time program staff, providing experienced, hands-on support for time-limited initiatives, strategic program pushes, and grantmaking surges.
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Rather than serving in an executive or leadership role, I function contractually as a Program Officer, Senior Program Officer, Grant Operations, or Grant Communications partner—working inside your systems, alongside your team, to move work forward efficiently and with care.
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This model offers the flexibility of a consultant with the accountability and execution capacity of a senior staff member.
Flexible like a consultant. Accountable like a senior staff member.
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Embedded, execution-focused program support
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Senior-level judgment applied to day-to-day grantmaking work
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Temporary capacity that integrates into your team
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A flexible, right-sized alternative to hiring or overextending staff
Areas of Support Include
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Program Strategy & Grantmaking
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Grant Operations
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Grant Communications
Just-In-Time Advising (Retainer Service)
Flexible, As-Needed Access
Retainer-based strategic advisory services for funders, funding intermediaries, and nonprofit leaders.
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This support is designed for moments when organizations need a thoughtful, experienced sounding board—not a full engagement—around grant-related strategy, communications, or decision-making.
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Clients often reach out when navigating sensitive, complex, or high-stakes interactions where clarity, tone, and context matter as much as the content itself.
This offering is intentionally lightweight and responsive. Support may take the form of:
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Short conversations or check-ins
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Reviewing and refining written materials
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Strategic edits or framing guidance
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Offering perspective grounded in both funder and nonprofit experience
How This Support Is Used
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Translating funder expectations
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Navigating nuanced or sensitive communications
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Pressure-testing language and approach
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Sense-checking strategy, framing, and timing
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Supporting grantees in navigating grant requirements
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Acting as a neutral, external support to strengthen grantee communication and follow-through
Grantmaking Staffing Design & Recruitment
I support foundations and grantmaking intermediaries in designing right-sized, future-ready grantmaking teams and recruiting the talent needed to carry the work forward - especially in times of rapid growth/change. Services include:
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Designing grantmaking team structures aligned with strategy
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Developing clear, equity-centered roles and job descriptions
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Advising on hiring strategy and recruitment approaches
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Reviewing resumes and conducting interview screening
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Designing interview processes and coordinating stakeholder interviews
Strategic staffing design and recruitment for grantmaking teams in moments of growth and change.
Participatory Grantmaking Design & Facilitation
I partner with grantmaking organizations to design and lead participatory grantmaking processes that are inclusive, transparent, and aligned with organizational values.
This Work Includes:
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Designing grantmaking frameworks and participatory decision-making models
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Developing clear, accessible Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
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Assessing the need for external or community-based review committees
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Recruiting, onboarding, and supporting committee members
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Designing equitable, trust-centered review and decision processes
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Facilitating the full participatory grantmaking cycle from launch through funding recommendations
Building participatory grantmaking processes that center community voice and shared power.
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My approach centers clarity, power-sharing, and practical implementation—ensuring that participatory processes are not only values-aligned, but also operationally sound and sustainable. The result is a grantmaking process that meaningfully engages community expertise while supporting timely, confident funding decisions.