More than grant writing.
Strategy, systems, and capacity behind successful grant seeking. For nonprofits, and the foundations that fund them.
Two pathways. One goal.
The right grants within reach. Whether you are seeking funding or giving it, the work starts long before the application.
For nonprofits
- Grant readiness, funder research, proposal development
- Development and fundraising strategy
- Strategic planning and board development
- Grant and contract management through closeout
For foundations
- 1:1 application coaching for your applicants and grantees
- Custom 1 to 2 day grant-writing workshops for cohorts
- Grantmaking strategy assessment and refinement
- Equitable, community-informed funding design
Good organizations deserve good opportunities.
Sustainable funding takes more than a strong proposal: it takes strategy, readiness, strong programs, thoughtful partnerships, and the systems to manage funding well once it arrives.
Not every grant is the right grant. We focus on fit, alignment, and where your organization has the strongest chance of success.
The best consulting relationships feel like an extension of your team.
Winning funding only works when an organization is prepared to manage it successfully.
Recommendations should work in the real world, with real nonprofit budgets, staffing, and constraints.
Good grant work starts long before the application.
Hi, I’m Deja Hasness. Nearly a decade in grants and nonprofit consulting has taught me that successful grant seeking doesn’t happen in a silo. It intersects with programs, finances, leadership, evaluation, partnerships, and organizational strategy.
I work with organizations from roughly $1 million to $30 million in annual budget, across healthcare, human services, education, economic mobility, and community development.
- Grant Professional Certified (GPC)
- Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
- 9 years in grants and nonprofit consulting
- Speaker and trainer
Practical expertise. Engaging conversations. Stronger organizations.
Sessions on grant readiness, funder research, proposal strategy, and compliance, customized for conferences, staff trainings, board retreats, and funder-sponsored grantee cohorts.
Speaking & training- 2026 GrantSummit · Grant Professionals AssociationA Grant Professional’s Guide to the Power of “No”
- Elevate Your Impact · 2026The Cost of Being Unprepared: Grant Readiness and Compliance as Your Competitive Advantage
- Nonprofits First · 2026How to Identify Great Funding Sources
- State of African American Health Power Summit · 2026Fueling the Mission: Grant Strategies for Health Equity and Impact
- Visual Eyes Podcast · 2025From Nurse to Grant Strategist: Deja Hasness on Funding Change
Ready to bring better funding opportunities within reach?
Tell us about your organization and the goal you are working toward. Someone will reach out shortly to talk through how Grants Within Reach can support your mission.