Every mission has a story.
We turn it into lasting impact.
You do the mission. We'll build the funding strategy to sustain it.
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in grants secured for mission-driven organizations
You do the mission. We'll build the funding strategy to sustain it.
Who We Serve
Organizations with big missions and lean teams who need a grant professional in their corner without the cost of a full-time hire.
Whether you have a development team or not, we work alongside you to strengthen your grant strategy and take the writing off your plate.
Organizations moving from occasional grant applications to a structured, sustainable funding strategy built for long-term growth.
Why Work With Tellinghouse?
Tellinghouse is led by Jonathan, a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) development director with over a decade of real nonprofit experience — not consulting from the outside, but working inside mission-driven organizations alongside the people they serve.
Working with Tellinghouse means moving from reactive grant chasing to a structured funding strategy. From one-off proposals to a pipeline that builds over time. From hoping funders say yes to giving them every reason to.
Specializing in foundation and corporate grant writing, with federal funding experience in housing and homeless services.
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Meet Jonathan
The Heart of Tellinghouse
GPC-Credentialed · Active Development Director
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How We Help
Before we write a single word, we assess where your organization stands. We identify gaps, strengthen your case for support, and make sure you're truly ready to compete for funding.
We build a funding roadmap tailored to your mission. We research the right opportunities, prioritize the strongest prospects, and develop a plan that sets you up for long-term success.
We write compelling, funder-aligned proposals that translate your mission into language funders understand and respond to. Every word earns its place.
We help you secure the resources your mission deserves and build the systems that make sustainable funding possible for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Most clients are small-to-mid-sized nonprofits, including some with no development staff at all. Tellinghouse specializes in helping organizations like yours secure funding even if you're just getting started.
No ethical grant writer can guarantee a win, and you should be cautious of anyone who claims otherwise. What we do guarantee is a strong, funder-ready proposal backed by years of experience, a GPC credential, and a proven track record. Our goal is to give you the best shot possible.
Every funder has a different timeline, but most grants take 3 to 6 months from submission to award. We focus on building a pipeline that brings consistent results over time, not just quick wins.
Start the Conversation
Every inquiry receives personal attention. We typically respond within 24 hours and can begin scoping your project shortly after our first conversation.