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Carinci Consulting: Strategy, Funding, Coaching, and Evaluation Services to Advance Nonprofit Impact

Jennifer Carinci

As Founder and Principal Consultant of Carinci Consulting, I bring two decades of non-profit leadership launching national strategic and research initiatives, conceptualizing networked improvement communities, and forging diverse partnerships to address gaps and improve stakeholder outcomes. Since launching a grants agency in December of 2022, I have helped clients win over $30 million in grant funding and have advanced a total of over $54 million in my career. How could leveraging my expertise advance your mission and free up your time?

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🌻 Turn Your Goals Into Growth This Spring!

April 2025 Spring Into Action! Spring is a season of growth—so why not plant the seeds for your nonprofit’s success? If securing funding has been on your to-do list, now is the time to take action! At Carinci Consulting, we help mission-driven organizations develop winning grant strategies and secure the funding they need to make a bigger impact. Let’s connect for a quick call to discuss your goals! Book Here! Don't let another season pass without moving your mission forward! Read blog An...

about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Grant Writing Secrets: The ‘X’ Factor Your Proposal Needs

May 2025 The Question That Ignites Change: "Is the Status Quo Really Working? Springtime inspires us to question and renew, not just our surroundings but also our approaches. For me, the transformative journey from a W-2 nonprofit leader to a grants consultant began with a critical question: "Is the status quo the only way, and will it truly yield the results I seek?" This echoes Albert Einstein’s notion that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results—a...

6 days ago • 5 min read
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March 2025 Redefining Nonprofit Success: Beyond Frugality This month, we've been thinking about how adopting a mindset that prioritizes ambitious goals and substantial achievements—rather than minimal overhead—can transform our approach and that of the nonprofits we serve to securing grants. Let's draw inspiration from Dan Pallotta's thought-provoking TED Talk, which challenges the conventional wisdom about how we evaluate the effectiveness of nonprofits. His insights into the double...

2 months ago • 4 min read
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February 2025 Expanding Our Impact Through Community Sharing As we step further into 2025, let's embrace the power of sharing—not just information and resources, but opportunities for growth and collaboration. This month at Carinci Consulting, we're excited to spotlight how our community can expand its impact by introducing colleagues and partners to the services that have empowered so many organizations to thrive. Do you know a nonprofit, higher education institution, school district, or...

3 months ago • 4 min read

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4 months ago • 1 min read

January 2025 Reflecting on a Year of Significant Impact As we usher in 2025, it's a perfect time to pause and reflect on the strides we've made together in the past year. At Carinci Consulting, 2024 was a year of monumental achievements, and we are thrilled to share some of these milestones with you. Last year, we helped secure $17,607,321 in federal grants funding across 22 grant wins and 14 different programs. Our efforts have strengthened and broadened the STEM workforce, improved teacher...

4 months ago • 3 min read
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December 2024 🎉✨Happy 2nd Anniversary to Carinci Consulting! ✨🎉 We're filled with gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey—our amazing clients, partners, supporters, and team members who believed in the mission and helped bring it to life. Here’s to the impact we’ve made together, and to many more years of empowering organizations to reach new heights! Thank you for making this milestone possible. 🥂 Let's work together to put your organization on our wins map! Do you have...

5 months ago • 6 min read
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November 2024 The Ripple Effect of Impact As we approach the season of gratitude, I’ve been reflecting on the true impact of the work we do together. Every successful grant we secure isn’t just about funding a project—it’s about the ripple effect that extends far beyond that initial award. Your hard work and dedication drive positive change in communities, creating opportunities and solutions that multiply over time. This month, I want to express my gratitude for trusting Carinci Consulting...

6 months ago • 5 min read
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October 2024 October is here, and as the leaves begin to turn, it feels like the perfect time to renew the connections that shape our work and our lives. I’m thrilled to share a special feature about my family and me in Lexington Neighbors magazine this month! The article offers a behind-the-scenes look at not only my role as the Founder of Carinci Consulting but also my life as a mother, wife, and community member here in Lexington, SC. Carinci Wilson Family | Lexington Neighbors, October...

7 months ago • 4 min read
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September 2024 As the air turns crisp and we settle into the cozy comforts of fall, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reevaluate our routines. Just as the season invites us to embrace change, it might be time to consider a fresh approach to your grant strategy.Every system is designed to get the results it’s getting. If you’re looking to achieve different—and better—outcomes in your grant writing efforts, now is the season of reinvention. Whether it’s fine-tuning your processes,...

8 months ago • 3 min read