KickStart Grantwriting
Grant Writing and Consulting Services for Organizations
At KickStart Grant Writing, we help nonprofits, public agencies, and community organizations secure funding and strengthen their fundraising capacity. From identifying grant opportunities and developing competitive proposals to building relationships with funders, we provide strategic guidance and support to help organizations achieve their goals and create lasting impact. Services:*Grant Strategy & Funding Roadmaps
*Grant Research & Prospect Identification
*Grant Writing & Proposal Development
*Grant Application Review & Editing
*Grant Management & Reporting Assistance
*Funder Relationship Development
*Customized Grant Writing Workshops & Training
How Can We Help?
* Grant Calendar & Funding Strategy
Create a customized 12–18 month funding roadmap with prioritized grant opportunities, key deadlines, and strategic recommendations to support your fundraising goals.* Full-Service Grant Management
Ongoing support throughout the grant lifecycle, including prospect research, grant tracking, application management, reporting, and funder stewardship.* Project-Based Services
Flexible, as-needed support for grant applications, proposal development, grant review, interim grant staffing, and special fundraising projects.
About
Scarlett Shepard, owner of KickStart Grant Writing, brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, strategic philanthropy, and grant writing. Since 2004, she has helped nonprofits, public agencies, and community organizations secure funding for programs, services, capital projects, and organizational growth.Her expertise includes grant strategy, prospect research, grant writing, relationship building, sponsorship development, and fundraising planning. Scarlett has successfully secured funding from federal, state, county, and city agencies, as well as foundations and corporations, including the Washington State Department of Commerce, Satterberg Foundation, Umpqua Bank, Wells Fargo Foundation, American Honda, Hewlett Foundation, Rite Aid Foundation, 4Culture, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, Bamford Foundation, ArtsFund/Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and many others.Through KickStart Grant Writing, Scarlett partners with nonprofit leaders, public agencies, and community organizations to develop funding strategies, identify grant opportunities, strengthen funder relationships, and build sustainable fundraising programs. Her approach combines strategic planning, compelling storytelling, and practical fundraising expertise to help organizations achieve their goals and increase their impact.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Film from San Francisco State University and leverages her storytelling expertise to craft compelling narratives that connect organizations with funders and mobilize support for their missions.
Client Testimonial
"KickStart Grant Writing has played a pivotal role in our grant-seeking efforts, significantly contributing to the renewal of existing grant funding and the acquisition of new grants. Leveraging their expertise in prospect research and crafting compelling, competitive grant applications, we successfully secured funding to hire a new staff member. This strategic addition enables us to elevate both our productions and educational programs to new heights." — Lisa Peretti, Drama Dock
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HOW TO WRITE A STRONGER GRANT APPLICATION
Online Workshop + Live Q&A + Recording
Learn how to identify better-fit grant opportunities and write stronger, more compelling grant applications for your nonprofit.In this practical 60-minute workshop, grant writing consultant Scarlett Shepard will share what funders look for, how to develop stronger grant narratives, common mistakes to avoid, and strategies to help improve your applications and funding prospects.The workshop features a prerecorded instructional presentation, with Scarlett joining live to welcome participants, engage in the chat, and answer questions during the Q&A.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM Pacific | 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern
Can’t attend live? Your registration includes access to the workshop recording.
Registration starts at $49
$49 includes the live workshop + recording.
$99 includes the live workshop + recording + Grant Application Template/Toolkit. The reusable, guided framework walks you through the key sections of a grant application, so you can apply what you learn in the workshop to your own proposals. Use it again and again to develop stronger applications without starting from a blank page.
Hi, I’m Scarlett!
I’m the founder of KickStart Grant Writing Consulting and an experienced grant writer and nonprofit development professional. I’ve helped nonprofits secure funding and strengthen their grant programs across the arts, education, youth development, and community development.
In this workshop, I’ll share practical strategies, real-world examples, and lessons from my own grant writing experience to help you find the right opportunities and write stronger grant applications.
I look forward to seeing you at the workshop!
Workshop Registration & Refund PolicyRegistration is $49 or $99 per attendee, depending on the selected package. Each participant must register individually. Organizations interested in registering multiple staff members may contact us to arrange group registration.Registration is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the live workshop, your registration includes access to the workshop recording.Workshop materials, recordings, templates, and resources are for the registered participant’s individual use and may not be shared, reproduced, distributed, or resold.