The Funding & Strategy Collaborative

“ FSCOLLAB ”

Big nonprofits have development teams. The organizations we work with do not.

If that's you, we research, write, and submit your grants, sponsorships, and government contracts, and build the systems that keep your funding pipeline full.

Our Services

Most nonprofits are not missing funders. They are missing the filter.
A database might hand you 200 opportunities in an afternoon. Many are ones you can't apply to, at ask sizes that you can't justify, with deadlines that have already passed.
The work that matters is the subtraction. We screen every opportunity against eligibility, geography, the funder's actual giving history, and an ‘ask’ typically capped at 20 percent of your annual budget. We also look at who funds organizations like yours, because a funder who already backed similar work is your strongest lead. Every deadline is verified on the funder's own site, not pulled from a database.
What you get: roughly 200 opportunities screened down to the 10-15 worth your time, in a funding calendar with deadlines, ask amounts, and the reasoning written down.
Public funding is where the largest awards are, and where the paperwork is heaviest: registrations, program rules, line-item budget justifications, and multi-year reporting plans. Most of our track record comes from this work.
We've led or co-written funded applications to the LA County Care First and Community Investment program, the LA County Department of Mental Health, the HOME-ARP program, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Corporate funders don't fund need. They fund alignment with their customers, employees, and communities.
We've secured support from Nike, Intuit, Capital Group, L.A. Care Health Plan, Smart & Final, Ross Stores, and Walmart by showing each one exactly where your work and their goals overlap.
AI can draft a grant quickly.
But ask yourself:
- Does it write in your voice?
- Does it know your true outcome numbers?
- Does it know your community, and what it's like to experience your services?
Not on its own. Without those details and without the correct AI prompts, every AI draft starts to sound the same, and the people reading stacks of applications notice (and do not appreciate it).
We treat AI the same way we treat the internet and the grant databases we pay for: as a tool.
It saves us time, and we spend that time on the work that actually wins grants:
- Reading a funder's past giving before you apply
- Contacting the program officer when they're open to it
- Finding the one detail that makes your application stand out
- Making sure your organizational budget, project/program budget, narratives, and attachments all tell the same story
Email us at info@fundingstrategycollab.com. To help us reply quickly, please include:
1. Your name and role
2. Your nonprofit's name and EIN
3. Your annual operating budget (a range is fine)
4. Where you serve (city or county, and state)
5. Grants you've won in the last two years, if any
6. What you need help with: grant research, grant writing, government grants and contracts, or sponsorships
7. Your timeline: a specific deadline, or "this year"
We're currently booking new clients for 2027. We reply within 3 business days.
We're probably not the right fit if:
- You don't yet have 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor
- You need funding within the next 90 days
- Your main need is a capital campaign
- You're looking for guaranteed funding or percentage-based pricing

- "We miss 100% of the shots we don't take."

Testimonials:

Jenna Hubaishy

"The Funding & Strategy Collaborative provided valuable guidance during the formation of PHX Doll House. They walked us through the capacity building process, providing templates, and supporting us in building the operational framework necessary for our organization's success.
With their support, PHX Doll House has evolved into a sustainable organization effectively serving over 550 children throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area in its first year of operation. I highly recommend their services to any nonprofit leader seeking to build a strong organizational foundation."
- Founder & Executive Director, PHX Doll House
April Honore

As Executive Director at Hhhocareorg, I've been working with Alex at Funding Strategy Collab for over 5 years now. Alex is always great to work with. From start to finish, Alex walks you through the grant writing process, from the brainstorming process, to collecting information and organizing data, to application submission. Alex is a great communicator who is very goal oriented and has an eye for details. When working with Funding Strategy Collab the work is always both thorough and timely. We recommend FSC and intend to continue working with them for years to come.
- Founder & Executive Director, Honore’s Home of Care
Keith Hawkins

"Working with Alex on grants for COCC was a great experience. She refined our narratives and budgets and helped us secure two important grants. Her commitment to win-win solutions and her transparent, affordable approach really set her apart."
- CEO, The Color of Coffee Collective
Brandi A.

“Alex is outstanding at what she does. She takes the time to truly understand every aspect of our nonprofit. She is extremely thorough, professional, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Alex for your next Grant opportunity!”
- Founder & Executive Director, Beyond the Barracks
Michael Olaiya

Working with Alex has been an incredibly valuable experience. She identified, wrote, and submitted a grant opportunity on our behalf that ultimately resulted in a successful award! We truly appreciate the thoughtfulness and execution she brought to the entire process. Beyond the outcome itself, her ability to identify strong-fit opportunities and convert them into real funding is impactful - and not something we take lightly.
We’re grateful for the partnership and look forward to staying connected and continuing to build together.
- Board Chair, The Carter & Olay Foundation, Inc.
Coach Paul LeDoux

“Over the past year, she secured over $450,000 in grant funding, going far beyond the typical 3X return on investment (ROI) for nonprofit consultants. Alex's skill in grant writing and post-award management hasn’t just brought in vital funds; it's also helped us streamline our operations and strengthen our overall capacity.”
- Executive Director, Better Today, Better Tomorrow
Dr Mary Welsh

"Alex is a servant leader who consistently delivers results for her nonprofit clients. She demonstrates remarkable grant strategy and commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. Her statistics over the past two years resulted in $7.45 million in funding for early-stage organizations, contact her for a conversation..."
- President, Susie Q's Kids, Inc.
Ms. Salinas

"Alex is a master at her strategy and grant work. She can get our businesses to the next level with her extensive funding know-how."
- Executive Director, Alternative Housing Alliance
Mary Lou Gilliland

"Alex is smart and brings a fresh perspective to grants management and writing. She quickly grasped the nuances of our services and provided insightful solutions to secure more funding. I have worked with many grant writers and was immediately impressed with Alex’s understanding of fundraising challenges for faith-based organizations. Her research using databases like Instrumentl helped prioritize foundation prospects and created a clear path forward. I'm certain these efforts will yield positive results and will gladly hire her again at a my next nonprofit!"
- Principal & Owner, Mary Lou Gilliland Consulting
Robelle Salvador

"Working with Alex on my Sacred Sunflower business plan was a true pleasure. She is heart centered, empathic, and passionate about her work. Alex is able to meet you with where you are at and attune to your vision and mission. Her expertise and valuable insights were perfectly aligned with the needs of my service-based, solopreneur business. Highly recommend!"
- CEO, Sacred Sunflower
Dr. Janet

“When looking for grants contact Alexandra. She is impressive and has great knowledge in this area.”
- Founder & Owner, Rapha Christian Counseling Center