The future of fundraising is changing.

Tailored Grants Consulting at The Sharper Group

We're helping nonprofits of all sizes, missions, and operating budgets meet and exceed their fundraising goals.

Grant Language and Messaging Development

Build a strong foundation for grant proposals

- Grant readiness recommendations
- Re-usable core grants language narrative
- Sample proposal or case for support
- Guidance on common attachments

Ongoing Grant Writing & Strategic Support

Full-service support tailored to your needs

- Proposal and report drafting
- Pipeline and opportunity monitoring
- Grant calendar and deadline management
- Regular strategy sessions

Grants Strategy Intensive

A focused health check and forward plan for your grants program

- Comprehensive review of existing grant materials
- Pipeline and funding strategy assessment
- Prioritized Recommendations and next steps
- Strategy planning with leadership

More Than Commas

A lot has changed in fundraising, but the elements of a well-articulated argument haven’t. The truth is, comma placement won’t make or break your grant proposals—but your argument will.

I founded The Sharper Group on a simple belief: that the right argument, made well, can open almost any door. Our team brings to bear more than 100 years of experience in both building new grantseeking programs and finding fresh legs for existing ones. Today, our team wins over $15 million annually in funding for nonprofits with amazing missions.

Fundraising is a crowded field right now, and the stakes have probably never felt higher. If your corporate and foundation grantseeking program isn’t serving you well, we can help you find out why. A strong first impression (or second, or third) can make all the difference in building reliable funding partnerships. This year, everything counts.

—Stephanie Harper, Founder and Principal

From Clients

"After 20 years in this field, I can say with absolute certainty that The Sharper Group is the best grant management and writing partner I have ever had the privilege of working with. They don't just manage the process — they truly become an extension of your team, handling everything from prospecting to proposal writing with incredible care and expertise. What sets them apart isn't just their skill, it's how they show up: always available, always responsive, always making you feel like you are their top priority. Working with them has brought me a sense of confidence and peace of mind that I honestly didn't think was possible. If you want a partner who is not only exceptional at what they do but who genuinely invests in your mission and your success — The Sharper Group is it. I cannot imagine doing this work without them."

Connie Kearns, Senior Director of Development, Child Poverty Action Lab

"The Sharper Group team brings an exceptional combination of strategic expertise, collaborative partnership, and a genuine commitment to our organization. As trusted colleagues, they operate with strong instincts, careful preparation, and a strong, practical understanding of our mission. We are deeply grateful for this partnership. Their work has elevated our fundraising efforts in meaningful ways, strengthening our trajectory and long-term sustainability -- and honestly I can't tell you how many times we've had funders reach out just to tell us how much they enjoy reading our proposals."

Tracey Hull, Director of Development, Café Momentum Dallas

"The Sharper Group has been a valuable partner to our mission, locally and nationally. Their detailed prospect research is both thorough and actionable, providing a strong foundation for strategic decision-making. They bring exceptional organization to complex information, making it accessible and easy to leverage. Beyond their technical expertise, they serve as thoughtful partners—asking the right questions and offering insightful guidance. Their ability to translate all of this into well-crafted, compelling LOIs and proposals has had a meaningful impact on our advancement efforts."

Brenda Morris, Chief Advancement Officer, Cristo Rey Network