Services to Help Secure the Funding You Deserve

At Pacific Willow Consulting, I believe every nonprofit—no matter its size—deserves the resources to thrive. Based in the heart of Oregon, I draw inspiration from our communities, landscapes, and the passionate people who work to protect and uplift them. Whether you’re caring for animals, preserving art and culture, protecting wild spaces, or fighting food insecurity, I’m here to help translate your mission into winning strategies that funders trust and support. Together, we’ll build the foundation and find the funding you need to create lasting impact.

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Nonprofit Startup Guidance

Start strong with expert support

Launching a new nonprofit can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our startup guidance helps you move confidently from idea to impact—every step of the way.

You’ll benefit from:

Navigating legal registration, governance, and compliance basics
Crafting a compelling mission, vision, and values statement
Building an actionable roadmap for programs, fundraising, and outreach
Early grant readiness assessment, so you’re prepared to pursue funding

Whether you’re formalizing an existing volunteer effort or starting fresh, we’ll make sure you lay a solid foundation to grow with purpose and confidence.

Grant Readiness Assessment

Lay the groundwork for success

Winning grants starts with preparation. We’ll evaluate your organization’s current capacity, materials, and processes to determine how ready you are to compete for funding.

You’ll walk away with:

A clear picture of your strengths and gaps
A prioritized action plan for becoming “grant ready”
Recommendations tailored to your mission, size, and sector

For all organizations—brand-new or established—this assessment ensures you’re putting your best foot forward with funders.

Funder Research

Find the right opportunities—before you apply

The most successful grant applications are targeted to funders whose priorities align with your mission.

Our funder research includes:

Customized profiles of potential funding partners
Insights on each funder’s priorities, application process, and history
A curated list of opportunities with deadlines and action steps

We take the guesswork out, so you can focus on building relationships and telling your story.

Grant Proposal Writing

Compelling proposals that funders trust and support

We translate your mission, impact, and vision for sustainability into persuasive proposals.

This service covers:

Collaboration to gather key information
Crafting a clear, persuasive narrative
Developing a budget that strengthens your case
Editing for clarity, compliance, and competitive edge

From first grant request to high-stakes renewal, every proposal is professional, aligned, and funder-focused.

Board Training

Empower your leadership to be grant-ready advocates

A knowledgeable, engaged board is key to securing funding.

Our training sessions help boards:

Understand the grant-seeking process
Recognize their fundraising role
Speak confidently about organizational impact
Strengthen compliance and reporting awareness

Each session is tailored—from brand-new members to experienced leaders—so everyone is equipped to champion the cause.

Ready to Secure More Funding?

Whether you need startup support, full-service grant strategy, or board training, we help Oregon nonprofits position themselves for lasting success.

Let’s talk about your goals.