“Writing grants can be intense — it’s an objectively hard thing to do well and the competition is tough. Dawn brings with her years of experience and a quiet warmth coupled with discipline and smarts that can help you learn this critical craft.”

Founding Executive Director

“Your guidance has provided an excellent framework for what's reasonable and how to work effectively.”

Food Justice Grant Professional

“Dawn was great at understanding our organizational goals, she always exceeded our expectations with the quality and timeliness of her work, and made it feel like she was a partner in our work - and that she was as invested in our success as we are.”

Youth Development Fundraising Leader

“Valuable insight into both regional and national foundations, and the challenges of looking for funding for an organization based outside many Boston funders' eligibility area.”

Grant Professional in a Gateway City

“Your expertise, steady support and sense of humor was truly a blessing over the years, and I could NOT have done any of it without you.”

Education Fundraising Executive

“Dawn supported our organization through a time of transition and was successful in obtaining seed funding for an important initiative. She is an asset to development efforts and a pleasure to work with!”

Advocacy Coalition Executive