You Are the Prize Business Coaching
Build a Six-Figure Grant Writing Business!
Have you paid for generic grant writing business coaching....
All of this has led you feeling:
- Frustrated
- Overwhelmed
- Even more burnt out
- Ready to quit and return to your full-time job
Do You Need:
Learn from a Current Expert:
You are not interested in learning strategies from a coach who had a consultant practice from years ago. But you want to learn methods that are working right now.
Gain insights from someone who currently works with nonprofit clients and understands the present challenges.
Proven Success:
Not aiming for a $50k revenue year but a $50k revenue month.
Discover the techniques to consistently win grants to be the go to grant professional in your niche.
Customized Coaching
Get off the roller coaster of not having consistent clients.
Receive tailored advice that addresses the unique challenges of your grant writing business that directly impact your bottom line.
How This Coaching Is Different
- Say goodbye to generic advice! Get Individualized coaching. You’re not just a face in the crowd. You get real hands-on, targeted coaching specific to your needs to grow your business.
- No Peer Dependency: Don’t you hate when you pay for coaching and you ask a question and someone else who paid for the coaching – a peer is answering your question. They may not have the answers you need as they’re in the same program as you. While group dynamics have their benefits, you get direct assistance from me and you don’t have to solely rely on your peers for help.
- Exactly What to Say: Get a ton of resources to include swipe email copy – see real emails I’ve sent to counter objections; contract language – what does my scope of work look like; reports – clients love the comprehensive reports I send them; grant reviews – in the middle of a grant application, I will review it for you, and MORE.
- Real Results: I am not just here to talk vague language but I am here to help you achieve results. I give you practical strategies to get you quality paying grant writing clients.
Student Success
I’m known for having some of the highest grant writing rates with happy clients!
I started where you are. I was undercharging, attracting the wrong clients and my sales calls were a complete disaster!
Although I graduated high school and college with honors – running a business wasn’t my forte, and sales? Well, let’s just say I couldn’t close a deal to save my life.
Fast forward a few years and now I have over a quarter million dollars in gross sales, I’m fully booked, I’m referring out business, and my clients don’t want me to leave!
I’m DeaRonda and I’ve built my grant writing business, June First Firm, so that I get to work with my ideal clients day in and day out – without having to chase business or say yes to projects that don’t feel good to me.
I’ve seen so many quality grant writers want to do their own consulting but don’t know where to start or how to do it well. I want to share my success with other women grant writers by teaching you my systems and frameworks to get fully booked.
A little bit more about me: I have worked at and consulted with numerous leading nonprofits as a grant professional and have nearly 10 years of experience as a grant writer winning awards totaling $45M over the course of my career.
I’m a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) where I have served as Georgia Chapter President for two years. I have an MBA from Ashford University and Bachelor of Science degree from the prestigious Tuskegee University.
You Are the Prize
Framework
1.Embrace the Power of Your Expertise
- Recognize and leverage your unique grant writing expertise to stand out in a field where the demand for high quality grant writers exceeds supply.
- Reframe your beliefs around nonprofit budgets and the “limited resources” as many nonprofits actively invest in quality grant writing services.
- Break free from the fear of niching by recognizing specificity increases your value rather than limits your opportunities.
- No more burnout by setting firm boundaries and learning how to say “no” without guilt.
2.Pick a Profitable Niche
- Leverage your unique background and experience to determine your target market and niche.
- Determine high revenue potential niche with high demand to ensure profitability.
- Create a strategy for positioning yourself as the go-to expert in your niche.
- Evaluate niche scalability to create premium service packages and reach higher-value clients.
3. Attract Your Ideal Clients
- Use simple, effective strategies to bring in steady business without working 40+ hours per week.
- Client attraction systems that generate consistent, qualified leads without constant traditional marketing.
- Practical tools to identify, approach, and convert ideal nonprofit clients through targeted messaging that addresses their specific needs.
- Position yourself as premium service provider, attracting clients who respect your worth and are willing to pay it.
4. How to Package Your Services
- Stop using “market rates” or compensation studies and instead price based on the true value of your expertise and impact.
- Demonstrate how investing in your high-quality grant writing services creates exceptional ROI.
- Position your value by focusing on process and quality rather than solely focusing on grant win rates.
- Structure contracts to create predictable, ongoing revenue streams rather than one-time project fees.
5. How to Build a Grant Writing Team
- Free up 10+ hours per week with systems and processes even as a solopreneur or with your team.
- Identify when your business is ready to expand beyond your individual capacity and effectively delegate tasks.
- Develop clear criteria for making your first hire selection without time consuming job postings / announcements.
- Establish compensation models for your grant writing team that balance competitive pay and ensures profit for your business.
The Bonuses
- Ditch time-draining proposals sent for each new potential client.
- Get access to high-converting discovery call scripts to confidently close premium clients.
- Expert grant writing reviews to refine and strengthen your proposals.
- Proven scope of work samples to clearly define your services and pricing.
- Step-by-step SOPs to build and manage your grant writing team efficiently.
- Quick client onboarding systems to save time and set the right expectations.
- And even MORE tools for your business!
Upcoming Cohort Training Dates
Why should I join You Are the Prize coaching program?
You currently have a business and maybe you have done a group coaching program or maybe you have figured out how to launch on your own. But, you’re still struggling with niching, not getting paid enough, saying yes to difficult client and you want to stop sending so many proposals. AND, you want to take your business to the next level.
What's different about You Are the Prize coaching program?
Learn from a successful grant consultant that is currently working with grant writing clients and understands the current needs and demands of nonprofits. You Are the Prize coaching is designed for a small cohort of 5 individuals, ensuring you get special attention. While large group dynamics have their benefits, I understand the value of individualized support. Get direct assistance. I make sure you have what you need and answer ALL your questions.
What if I still work at a nonprofit? Can I enroll?
You bet! This coaching is for current or former nonprofit grant writers and/or executive directors or directors of development. You have an advantage because you know the in’s and outs and the specific needs of a nonprofit. That way, you can best position yourself to attract clients that need your grant writing services.
Do you teach grant writing?
Although this is not a grant writing course, I will review and provide real-time feedback on grant proposals you are working on for a client. I even help you respond to grant service inquiries as they come in. This training is tailored made for you and your needs.
What times are the training sessions?
Classes are taught online via zoom at the dates and times detailed per cohort.
Will recordings be made available?
Put your pen away! During the live training sessions, you can focus on being fully engaged. No need to take notes. You will receive a recording after the close of each session.
How much should my business be making to enroll in You Are the Prize coaching?
This program is designed for grant writing business owners averaging about $5k per month. If you are currently not averaging this monthly revenue, but want to hit these numbers sooner and are a fast learner looking to scale up quickly, you can apply and book a discovery call to ensure it is a good fit for you.
I live outside the U.S., can I enroll in the program?
Absolutely. As long as you can join us via zoom to participate. If the hours are not feasible, all sessions are recorded.
If you have specific questions, book a discovery call to ensure it is a good fit for you.
