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GPC-Certified Grant Writing & Funding Strategy

Every mission has a story.
We turn yours into funding.

Tellinghouse is a funding partnership for small and mid-sized nonprofits — led by a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) development director who has secured $2.3M+ for mission-driven organizations. You do the mission. We build the strategy that sustains it.

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"The ability to translate program needs into compelling, fundable opportunities."

Julie · Secretary, Family Foundation

Grant Professional Certified (GPC)
Active Director of Development
Responds within 24 hours
No commission-based pricing — ever

Sound Familiar?

You didn't start a nonprofit
to spend your nights chasing grants.

Most small nonprofits are one or two people doing the work of ten. Grants feel like a second job with no guarantee of a paycheck.

No. 1

Deadlines run the calendar

Every application is a fire drill. Proposals get written the week they're due, and the strongest opportunities pass by unnoticed because no one is watching the pipeline.

No. 2

Rejections without reasons

The mission is real and the need is documented — yet the answer keeps coming back "no." Most rejections aren't about your work. They're about alignment, readiness, and presentation.

No. 3

A full-time hire is out of reach

A seasoned development director costs $80K+ a year. Most small nonprofits need that expertise a few days a month — not a full-time salary line.

There's a better way: a structured funding partnership that moves you from reactive grant chasing to a pipeline that builds year over year.

How It Works

A clear path from "where do we start?"
to funded.

Transparent, project-based pricing at every step. Start small, see the value, grow into a partnership.

01

Discovery Call

Free · 30 Minutes

We talk about your mission, your funding history, and your goals. You leave with honest direction — whether or not we work together.

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02

Grant Ready Assessment

$350 Flat Fee

A guided review of your organization through a funder's eyes — gaps identified, funder alignment checked, and a prioritized action plan delivered.

Begin the assessment →

03

Proposal Development

$1,500 Per Proposal

A complete, funder-ready foundation or corporate proposal — strategy, narrative, budget framing, and submission. Every word earns its place.

See what's included →

04

Funding Partnership

From $3,150/mo · 3 Seats

Full prospect research, grant calendar, up to two proposals a month, reporting and stewardship. A development office — without the payroll.

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No commission-based pricing — ever. You pay for the work, not a percentage of your grant.

Free Tools for Nonprofits

Know where you stand —
before you spend a dime.

Built from the same framework we use with paying clients. No sign-up required to use them.

2-Minute Quiz

Grant Readiness Score

Answer 10 quick questions and get an instant score with a breakdown of exactly what funders will flag — and what to fix first.

Get your score →

Calculator

Grant Writing ROI Calculator

Compare the true cost of writing grants in-house, hiring staff, or partnering with a grant professional — using your own numbers.

Run the numbers →

Planner

Grant Deadline Planner

Turn any grant deadline into a realistic work-back schedule — drafts, budgets, letters of support — and download it straight to your calendar.

Build your timeline →

Prefer a printable version?

Download the free 10-point Grant Readiness Checklist for Executive Directors.

Jonathan, GPC — founder of Tellinghouse
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Jonathan, GPC

Grant Professional Certified · Director of Development

Why Tellinghouse

Not a writing service.
A funding partnership.

Tellinghouse is led by Jonathan — a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) development director with over a decade inside mission-driven organizations. Not consulting from the outside: writing the proposals, managing the compliance, and sitting with the people those grants are meant to serve.

  • Holds the GPC — the only nationally accredited certification in the grant profession
  • Currently manages a $2.1M development budget as an active Director of Development
  • Deep experience with foundation, corporate, and federal compliance (HUD, HMIS)
  • Takes on a limited number of partners so every engagement gets real attention
Meet Jonathan → Watch Him Speak

What Partners Say

Trusted by funders and the funded.

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His work has not only resulted in awarded grants, but in the systems, partnerships, and stewardship practices that strengthen donor confidence and long-term sustainability.

Anthony · Executive Director, Nonprofit Partner

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A thoughtful and disciplined approach, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage projects from concept through execution.

Megan · Senior Program Officer, Charitable Foundation

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The ability to translate program needs into compelling, fundable opportunities.

Julie · Secretary, Family Foundation

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The skill set and the heart for this work.

Guy · Executive Director, Nonprofit Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions, honest answers.

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.

Pricing is flat and public: the Grant Ready Assessment is $350, proposals are $1,500 each, and the full funding partnership starts at $3,150/month. No commission-based pricing, ever — and every engagement begins with a free 30-minute discovery call.

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Start the Conversation

Let's tell your story.

Every inquiry receives personal attention — no assistants, no auto-replies. We typically respond within 24 hours and can begin scoping your project shortly after our first conversation.

  • 1Send the form — two minutes, no prep needed.
  • 2We reply within 24 hours to schedule your free 30-minute call.
  • 3You leave the call with honest direction, either way.
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Based in Sebastian, FL — serving organizations nationwide

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