⏰ Attention Nonprofits and Higher Ed Research Offices!


⏳ The countdown is on…

Are you ready to jumpstart your 2026 funding strategy?

If getting organized for grant season has been sitting on your to-do list, now is the moment to move. Every year, organizations miss out on hundreds of thousands—and sometimes millions—in potential funding simply because they don’t have the time or expertise to navigate the ever-changing grant landscape.

To set you up for success, we’re opening a limited number of discounted Strategy Client spots* for organizations looking to get ahead before the new year. This exclusive, year-long partnership includes:

✨ In-depth grant research and a customized funding roadmap tailored to your mission

📝 Ongoing grant writing support to strengthen proposals and maintain momentum all year

Whether you’re a growing nonprofit or part of a university research office, this is your chance to refine your strategy, secure more funding, and expand your impact in 2026.

Book a discovery call to learn more about early-bird pricing—available for a short time only.

Let’s make 2026 your most well-funded and impactful year yet.

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

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 $200 million in grant funding. How could leveraging my expertise advance your mission and free up your time?

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