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Sunflower Grant Writers is a team of dedicated grant researchers, writers and managers ready to make the world a better place, one client and one project at a time. We want to help as many people as possible, doing amazing work in their communities.
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Welcome!
Sunflower Grant Writers is a team of dedicated grant researchers, writers and managers ready to make the world a better place, one client and one project at a time. We want to help as many people as possible, doing amazing work in their communities.
What makes Sunflower unique?
Our incredibly experienced, professional and dynamic team – ready to help you secure the funding you deserve.
Katie
Chase
Elif
Larissa
Guin
Craig
Sarah
Elisabeth
Nzuki
Looking for grant opportunities for your business?
We help for-profit organizations find personalized, viable funding opportunities—so you can spend less time searching and more time growing.
During a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses session, an advisor responded to Katie’s strategic insights by standing up and saying:
“No wonder she is the number one grant writer.”
WHAT WE DO
Services Offered
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Grant Strategy & Readiness
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Grant Research & Pipeline
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Proposal Development (All Funders)
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Post-Award Management & Compliance
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Donor & Campaign Strategy (Beyond Grants)
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Capacity Building & Governance
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Corporate/CSR & Funder Services
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Training, Coaching & Workshops
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Creative & Collateral (Done-for-You)
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Operational Support (as needed)
FREE DOWNLOAD
Grant Readiness Checklist
Our free checklist is a great way to gauge your preparation. Fill it out and let us know your results and we can help you get started!
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TESTIMONIALS
We love our clients
We work with each of our clients in a highly personalized way, getting to know them and their needs so that we can provide the strongest possible support. Learn more »
Our organization has been working with Sunflower for several years now, and they have been instrumental in helping us grow our foundation to fund downtown improvement projects outside of our annual budget.
Holly Barrett
Downtown Omaha Improvement District Association
Not only did Katie research the grants but she did the necessary leg work to make sure the grants we were applying for fit our organization. Katie is incredibly good at answering questions and her response time to emails and phone calls are remarkable.
Kione Lowe
Our Light, Inc.
I wanted to thank you and your team for the incredible work that resulted in an incredible opportunity for Stephen Center and our clients. We would not have secured this funding if not for Sunflower, and knowing that there will be times where we could use some additional help, we will be sure to continue our partnership with you as those needs arise.
Chris Knauf, CEO
Stephen Center Inc.
We’re thrilled to work with a diverse group of clients in the Omaha area and beyond. Full client list »
Why sunflowers?
Sunflowers are known for turning toward each other as they grow—sharing light, strengthening one another, and creating something more powerful together than they ever could alone.
They are also remarkably resilient. Sunflowers can grow in unexpected places, in challenging conditions, and still rise tall, bright, and full of life.
That’s the spirit behind Sunflower Grant Writers.
We believe in meeting organizations exactly where they are—whether they’re just getting started or navigating complexity—and helping them grow with confidence. Through collaboration, strategy, and a belief in what’s possible, we help our clients turn toward opportunity, build on their strengths, and thrive wherever they are planted.
Because meaningful work doesn’t require perfect conditions—it requires support, resilience, and a little bit of festive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a grant writer do?
The better question is, “What do we not do?!”
Grant writers are experts and specialists in all aspects of fundraising. The team of experts behind Sunflower has a diverse range of skills beyond proposal writing. From research, relationship building, networking, education, reporting, bookkeeping, grants management, post-award management, funding strategies, Nonprofit Board activation and education- our writers do a lot more than “just write”!
If you are curious about all the things we do, check out our services page for the full list.
Grant writers are experts and specialists in all aspects of fundraising. The team of experts behind Sunflower has a diverse range of skills beyond proposal writing. From research, relationship building, networking, education, reporting, bookkeeping, grants management, post-award management, funding strategies, Nonprofit Board activation and education- our writers do a lot more than “just write”!
How much does grant writing cost?
This depends on a few factors. A single private grant versus a full funding campaign are very different price points. To get an idea of the cost of grant writing we recommend you identify the following on your project.
- What do you plan to accomplish?
- How much support do you need?
- Is your organization grant ready?
If you are unsure about the specifics of your project, download our grant readiness checklist and feel free to book a free consultation with one of our experts. We can help assess what services are the best fit for your project and once we get an idea of the services you require, we can provide you with a specific quote.
Our goal is to be as transparent and upfront as possible about the cost of services. Please feel free to ask any questions about our services and associated costs.
Can you guarantee funding?
The short answer is, no. However, an organization’s chance of securing funding is based on many factors and Sunflower is committed to helping organizations identify and secure sustainable funding to further their mission.
While we cannot guarantee that a grant will be awarded, we often find that Sunflower can help organizations leverage their impact and relationships within their community- which often opens the doors to not only grants, but to private donors and other fundraising opportunities.
How do I know if my organization is grant ready?
There are some key indicators of grant readiness our team uses to evaluate an organization’s grant readiness. Some of these things include relationships within the community, financial records and budgets, and impact and evaluation data.
If you want to see if your organization is grant ready, check out our Grant Readiness Checklist or Schedule a Free Consultation. We will gladly help you assess your organization’s readiness and can recommend next steps.
More grant writing questions and answers on our FAQ page »