Grant Writing

Expert Grant Writing and Strategic Funding Solutions

Specializing in Nonprofit, Tribal, and Social Impact Grants. Empowering Organizations with Tailored Grant Proposals, Program Development, and Sustainable Funding Strategies.

Economic Sovereignty

is Tribal Sovereinty

  • Grant Research and Strategy

  • Proposal Development

  • Grant Management and Reporting

  • Capacity Building and Training

With over 15+ years of experience, we have secured millions in grant funding. Our expertise includes:

  • Federal Grants: Proven success with agencies like the Department of Justice and the Office of Victims of Crime.

  • Culturally-Driven Proposals: Deep understanding of tribal and indigenous communities to create tailored solutions.

  • Diverse Funding Sources: Proficiency in corporate, private, and state grants for programs spanning youth services, education, and human rights.

Expertise in:

Imagine a future where

your community’s dreams and aspirations are supported

by the resources they deserve.

  • The process empowers tribal nations and indigenous communities to determine their own developmental pathways and actively participate in designing solutions that align with their unique cultural and social contexts.

  • Grant writing and strategic planning efforts contribute to the preservation and celebration of the cultural heritage of tribal nations and indigenous people groups, ensuring that humanitarian interventions are rooted in respect for their traditions and identity.

  • By harnessing the power of grant writing, you can amplify the unique voice and story of your community, captivating funders and supporters with the richness of Indigenous culture and the pressing needs that require attention and action.

  • Through grant writing, you can unite your community in a shared vision and cultivate resilience in the face of challenges, knowing that you have the resources to forge a brighter tomorrow.

Grant Writing is the key that opens the door to

endless opportunities.

  • The grant writing and strategic planning process is customized to align with the cultural values, traditions, and needs of tribal nations and indigenous people groups. This ensures that the proposed initiatives and projects resonate with the community's identity and aspirations.

  • Emphasis is placed on incorporating the rich narratives and history of tribal nations and indigenous communities into grant proposals. The power of storytelling is leveraged to effectively communicate the humanitarian issues faced by these groups and the proposed solutions to address them.

  • The focus is on developing sustainable funding strategies that go beyond short-term grants, aiming to build long-term financial stability for humanitarian initiatives within tribal nations and indigenous communities.

  • Grant writing and strategic planning initiatives prioritize capacity building within the community, aiming to empower local leaders and organizations to take ownership of humanitarian projects and drive sustainable change.

CLIENT TESTIMONY:

“First, Chelsie brought tremendous value to Pawnee Nation by consistently exceeding quotas and meeting grant goals and objectives with precision. Chelsie understood every subject she worked in and had instincts for identifying and pursuing potential clients. Not only did she provide stellar service to existing clients, but she established a number of new community partnerships during her time at Pawnee Nation. For instance, she established the first Tribal Community Coordinated Response Team in Indian Country, a huge acquisition, and worked closely with local police departments, businesses, and schools. Chelsie has the combination of business acumen and communication skills that makes her an outstanding advocate and employee.

Second, Chelsie has a solid grasp of technical writing skills. She knew our people inside and out and helped relay technical information to community partnerships, clients, and funding agencies in an accessible way. She explained our program services clearly to clients, funders, and partners and made the most of grant writing to gain new leads and customize her proposals to funding agencies. During our time together, I observed her working compassionately, collecting data from our people, meeting her clients' immediate and long-term needs, and creating innovative ideas to meet the needs of our people. By monitoring clients’ needs across our Nation, she provided each one with personalized service to meet his/her needs. Chelsie made the most of her time with her clients to find new grants, outreach programs, provide modern solutions, and drive results.

Finally, Chelsie proved herself to be a strong cultural fit here at Pawnee Nation. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to her teammates and contribute during brainstorming sessions and meetings between the health and community services division. Chelsie led enlightening training on subjects to educate colleagues, workers, clients, and students. Chelsie also led weekly support classes outside of official events in our community. Chelsie was an active member of the Pawnee Nation team and supported her colleagues professionally and personally.”

— M. Angela Thompson, Former Pawnee Nation Business Council Treasurer

Grant Research and Strategy

  • Identifying funding opportunities that align with organizational goals.

  • Analyzing funding trends and priorities of grantmakers.

  • Conducting community needs assessments and feasibility studies.

Proposal Development

  • Crafting compelling, results-driven narratives.

  • Creating culturally specific and innovative program designs.

  • Preparing budgets, timelines, and compliance-focused applications.

Grant Management and Reporting

  • Post-award compliance monitoring and reporting.

  • Developing impact metrics and success tracking systems.

  • Supporting program evaluation and audit readiness.

Capacity Building and Training

  • Teaching organizations to build internal grant writing capacity.

  • Offering workshops on best practices in funding acquisition.

  • Strengthening organizational infrastructure for long-term sustainability.

“As a colleague of Chelsie Baldwin, I have seen that she takes great pride in her work. She takes the time to listen to what needs to be done and ensures that it is completed accurately. She is creative, considerate, and intelligent. I would trust Chelsie’s feedback or insight into any professional project I might be working on.”

— Raven Word, Media Content Contractor

Certifications & Training

Hire CopperTop Consulting to:

Research Grants

Knowing funders and how they work is key to submitting and winning grant awards. Yet, I often hear folks say, “We don’t have time” or “We don’t know how.”

With my industry knowledge and access to research tools, I'll do the tedious work of finding prospective funders that align with your organization. You will get an organized list of strong matches to help you streamline the grant solicitation process. 

Knowing when to begin grant solicitation can be even more daunting. So, I’ll develop a schedule for you full of proposal deadlines, research opportunities, or grants stewardship tasks. Submission schedules are the core of successful grants management and help you map the year with confidence and clarity.

Wordsmith Proposals

There is an art and finesse to an excellent grant proposal, even in the shortest applications. A professional review of your content can catch oversights and ensure your work is in the best possible shape before it hits the desk of funders. 

This is perfect if you’re eager to branch into the grants world but need to illuminate your organizational language. I'll take the wordsmithing off your plate and work with you to write compelling grant proposals and supporting documents that accurately reflect your organization. I’ll deliver recommendations for content improvement, high-quality content tailored to prospective funders, or standardized proposals easily editable for a wide range of proposals. 

Strategically Plan

Not sure where to begin? That’s normal. Need someone in your corner? Everyone does. I tell folks I'm a "people in your corner" person. I'm passionate about hearing where your organization is and helping you determine what's next. I throw out ideas and visions of the could-be, and you say hot or cold. One-time sessions or ongoing consulting will guide you in best practices and customized next steps that position you for success. 

Or, maybe you've got an established fundraising team but need an experienced grant writer temporarily. Let me support you without the hassle of new employee orientation. I can adapt to your needs—for a long or short while—and turn projects around quickly.

Manage Data

​You may have your organization’s documents, or maybe you don’t know where to begin. Gold standards are to follow when positioning your organization in the best place possible. Grant funding is competitive and requires organization and flow. I will help you organize what you’ve got, develop what you don’t, and optimize your chance of reaching your full potential. I can also help with needs assessment data, grant compliance, grant reporting, and audit preparation.

Hin wágiwagaxe tahñe ke

We’ll write to them