Grant writing consultants in District of Columbia
29 grant writers are based in District of Columbia. 2 more work in District of Columbia from other states; switch the State filter to “Works in” to see them.

McAllister and Quinn
Grant writing15-50 staffWASHINGTON, DC
138 clients on Form 990McAllister & Quinn (now at jm-aq.com) is a Washington, DC federal grants consulting and government relations firm founded in 2004 (per search sources) by John McAllister and Andy Quinn, offering proposal writing, opportunity identification, and congressional appropriations advocacy, having secured over $1 billion in competitive grants for clients.
138 clients on Form 990
Eliasson Group
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWashington, DC
23 clients on Form 990Global advisory firm providing strategy, fundraising, communications and organizational development services to mission-driven organizations
23 clients on Form 990
Elevate
Grant writing15-50 staffWashington, DC
201 clients on Form 990Washington, DC woman-owned firm (founded 2013) and one of the country's largest grant-writing practices, offering retainer-based grant strategy, prospect research, writing and data management to roughly 100 nonprofits annually.
201 clients on Form 990
Focus Fundraising
Major gifts5-15 staffWashington, DC
16 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffFocus Fundraising is a Washington, DC-area consulting firm founded in 2010 by Nadine Gabai-Botero, CFRE, providing development planning, major gifts, board development, annual appeals, coaching, and prospect research to nonprofits.
16 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
RMZ Holdings, LLC
Full-service fundraising5-15 staffWashington, DC
38 clients on Form 990Abundance Strategies (formerly KG Consulting; filing entity RMZ Holdings, LLC) is a Washington, DC development consulting firm providing strategic planning, prospect research, board development, grant writing, event support, and donor-strategy coaching to progressive nonprofits.
38 clients on Form 990
SPARK POINT FUNDRAISING
Grant writing5-15 staffWASHINGTON, DC
18 clients on Form 990Spark Point Fundraising is a Washington, DC boutique development firm founded by Whitney Brimfield that provides grant writing/management, fundraising strategy, and nonprofit leadership coaching to help organizations build foundation, corporate, and government revenue.
18 clients on Form 990
Funded Strategies
Grant writing5-15 staffWashington, DC
21 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffFundEd Strategies (branded 'Funded Strategies'), founded in 2019, provides fundraising strategy, grants support, and board development for schools and education nonprofits, and has helped partners secure over $200 million in philanthropic support.
21 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffFLORIAN SOLUTIONS
Grant writing2-5 staffWashington, DC
1 client on Form 990Fundraising and organization development consulting firm providing grant/proposal writing, individual giving campaigns, planned giving, executive coaching, and governance consultation services for nonprofits
1 client on Form 990
ENGLISH HUDSON LLC
Major gifts5-15 staffWashington, DC
17 clients on Form 990Washington, DC equity-centered philanthropic consulting firm founded in 2021 by Lynn English and Marlissa Hudson, offering fundraising strategy, digital fundraising, communications, and executive search for mission-driven nonprofits.
17 clients on Form 990
Whisnant Strategies
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWashington, DC
11 clients on Form 990Boutique consulting firm providing philanthropic services, strategic philanthropy, grant writing, and charitable gift planning to individuals, organizations and charitable foundations
11 clients on Form 990
RBW Strategy LLC
Grant writing2-5 staffWashington, DC
10 clients on Form 990RBW Strategy is a Washington, DC-area, woman-owned grants consulting firm founded in 2013 by CEO Rachel Werner that supports nonprofit and public-sector clients through the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and proposal writing to post-award compliance.
10 clients on Form 990
MJ Consulting
Grant writing2-5 staffWashington, DC
2 clients on Form 990Development consulting and grant proposal writing firm serving nonprofit organizations across the country
2 clients on Form 990
NEIMAND COLLABORATIVE INC
Major gifts5-15 staffWashington, DC
5 clients on Form 990Social impact strategy and marketing firm offering integrated fundraising strategy, philanthropic counsel, major and principal gift program development, campaign planning, and board/executive coaching to nonprofit organizations.
5 clients on Form 990LORI GOLD CONSULTING INC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantWashington, DC
1 client on Form 990Grants, development, program, and strategic consulting to nonprofits. Specializes in grantsmanship, program development, donor research and funder cultivation
1 client on Form 990Metropulos Group LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWashington, DC
5 clients on Form 990Fundraising and nonprofit consulting firm offering development management, capital campaigns, annual fundraising, grant writing, and digital marketing services to nonprofit organizations and schools.
5 clients on Form 990
ONWARD CONSULTING
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWashington, DC
8 clients on Form 990Nonprofit consulting firm specializing in strategy, fundraising, and organizational development for nonprofits with $1M-$30M budgets. Led by former nonprofit executives.
8 clients on Form 990
Pitch Consulting LLC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantWashington, DC
9 clients on Form 990PITCH helps nonprofits achieve lasting revenue growth through fundraising strategy, grant writing, and charitable giving counseling for foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
9 clients on Form 990
RISING TIDE LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWashington, DC
3 clients on Form 990Full-service fundraising and development consulting firm specializing in emerging and mid-sized nonprofits with budgets up to $15M
3 clients on Form 990
CONCRETE ROSE LLC
Grant writingIndependent consultantDistrict of Columbia
7 clients on Form 990Nonprofit fundraising and consulting firm providing grant writing, fundraising, donor cultivation, database management, prospect research, training, and donor strategy services to nonprofits.
7 clients on Form 990Helen Milby & Company
Major gifts5-15 staffWashington, DC
12 clients on Form 990Helen Milby & Company is a strategic fundraising and nonprofit consulting firm founded in 2005 by Helen Milby. Based in Washington, DC, the firm provides fundraising strategy, development counsel, and nonprofit consulting services.
12 clients on Form 990SUSAN SCHAEFER DBA RESOURCE PARTNERS LLC
Major giftsIndependent consultantWashington, DC
3 clients on Form 990Resource Partners LLC guides nonprofits to secure their largest foundation and corporate grants, with services including grant consulting, fundraising consulting, and board development
3 clients on Form 990
A-TEAM CONSULTANTS LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWashington, DC
1 client on Form 990Black- and women-owned boutique consulting firm providing strategic planning, philanthropy, fund development strategy, executive search, prospect research, and capacity-building services to nonprofits
1 client on Form 990
HEART FOR THE COMMUNITY CONSULTING LLC
Grant writing2-5 staffWashington, DC
2 clients on Form 990Grant research & writing, board development, resource development, and nonprofit capacity building
2 clients on Form 990
1847 PHILANTHROPIC LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWashington, DC
2 clients on Form 990Full-service fundraising consulting firm based in Washington, DC that partners with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations to build sustainable funding strategies, strengthen donor relationships, and secure resources through strategic planning, organizational assessments, campaign planning, grant writing, and fundraising events.
2 clients on Form 990
J & G CONSULTANTS
Full-service fundraising15-50 staffWashington, DC
1 client on Form 990Full service consulting firm providing fundraising, grants management, contracts, and budgeting services to nonprofit and for-profit organizations
1 client on Form 990
