Personalized Grant Coaching for Nonprofit Professionals
Have you looked at a grant application and thought, “Where do I even start?”
Or maybe you’ve submitted several grant applications and are wondering, “why aren’t we getting funded?”
If you are looking for a little extra support from a grant writing coach—you’re in the right place!
One Community Grant Consulting provides personalized grant writing training and coaching designed to empower nonprofit staff members who are invested in growing their skills as grant strategists and writers.
We’ll cover the key ingredients to grant success: following guidelines, writing clearly, knowing your audience, coordinating information flows, and building trust with funders.
Master Grant Skills. Gain Confidence. 1:1 Coaching Tailored to You.
Curious to find out more? Check out the Program Details & FAQs .
Coaching Program Details
Intro: Grant Writing Essentials (6-8 weeks)
Built for staff stepping into the world of grants and ready for a strong start.
Understand the funding landscape and grant concepts.
Analyze grant types and proposal requirements with clarity.
Navigate the grant cycle from research to follow-up.
Interpret RFPs with confidence and accuracy.
Coordinate proposal development from start to finish.
Virtual 1:1 weekly coaching + up to one hour of independent learning per week.
Core Competencies That Get Results (6-8 weeks)
Perfect for staff who know the basics of grant writing and are ready to level up and sharpen their edge.
Transform proposals into compelling narratives that speak directly to funder priorities.
Build accurate, realistic budgets that meet funder requirements.
Boost efficiency with reusable tools and templates.
Own the full grant cycle: navigate from application through post-award reporting and compliance.
Virtual 1:1 coaching 1 day per week. Up to 1-2 hours of independent learning per week.
Advanced Grant Strategy & Leadership
For seasoned nonprofit professionals ready to elevate their craft and multiply their funding impact.
Get expert 1:1 coaching on your proposal drafts with actionable feedback.
Lead with confidence by mastering strategies to guide and coordinate high-performing grant teams.
Cultivate lasting funder partnerships that go beyond single grants.
Virtual coaching sessions, customized to meet your strategic grant development needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
A grant writing coaching program is an investment in yourself, and it’s important to feel certain it’s the right fit for you.
Who should enroll?
This coaching program is for non-profit professionals of all stages of experience who are interested in growing their skills as grant writers and strategists.
What will I learn?
This program demystifies and simplifies grant writing; breaking it down into clear, understandable concepts and skills that can be learned by everyone.
Grant writing mentees learn real-world, full-cycle, grant development skills, which can be immediately applied to their work. Check out the Coaching Program details above for more details.
What does grant-skills coaching look like?
We start with a conversation to learn about your goals, learning style, and the grant writing topics you most want to cover. From there, we build a personalized curriculum that accounts for your experience, priorities, and learning preferences.
The program includes real-time virtual 1:1 coaching, independent learning, and hands-on practice. All participants receive access to a learning library with templates, tools, and learning resources.
Who will I work with?
The program is primarily taught by myself, Sharmila Sitther, Owner and Lead Consultant at One Community Grant Consulting. On occasion, certain topics may be taught by other grant professionals.
I work primarily with social justice and community serving nonprofits, and have worked as a grant writer, coach and strategist for over 15 years. Together with my non-profit partners, I have raised over $10 million for vital justice issues including housing, food insecurity, incarceration and reentry, and community access to healthcare and the arts.
My approach to coaching and training is built on listening closely to understand each mentee’s experiences, aspirations, and goals.
I’m interested, but I still have questions/ I want to enroll in a coaching program. What do I do next?
Send me a message or schedule a free call to chat. I would love to connect with you, and I want to make sure all your questions are answered.
“You were invaluable to us when we started down the process of learning and writing grants! We now have a grant program bringing in over a million dollars. Early teachers are everything and you are exceptional!”