Helping nonprofits build competitive, sustainable grant programs.

Fisher Storey offers two distinct grant service pathways designed to meet organizations where they are. For established nonprofits ready to outsource their grant operations, our Fractional Grants Management service provides comprehensive, ongoing support.

For smaller or emerging organizations, Grants Readiness Coaching builds the skills, tools, and internal capacity needed to pursue funding opportunities independently.

Grants Readiness Coaching

Building internal grant writing skills and systems for growing nonprofits.

Designed for smaller nonprofits seeking to establish or strengthen their grant programs, Grants Readiness Coaching combines organizational assessment, prospect research, practical tools, structured training, and individualized coaching.

Rather than outsourcing the work, organizations learn how to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and manage their own grant processes with greater confidence and consistency.

Grants Readiness Assessment

Review existing organizational content, funding prospects, grant materials, and internal processes to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities.

Fisher Storey Grants Toolkit

Essential grants infrastructure tools including a comprehensive Grant Proposal Template, Grants Attachment Checklist, and customizable Grants Calendar.

Prospect Research

Identify and prioritize 20 or more potential grant funders aligned with the organization’s mission, programs, and funding needs.

Training & Coaching

Provide two months of structured grants training followed by three months of individualized coaching and deliberate practice, allowing staff to apply new skills to real funding opportunities with expert guidance and feedback.

Eligibility & Investment

Organizations with annual operating budgets under $400,000.

$1,500

Per month with a 5-month engagement. Additional coaching extensions available.

Fractional Grants Management

Comprehensive, outsourced grant services for established nonprofits.

Our Fractional Grants Management service provides organizations with an experienced grants team to oversee the entire grant lifecycle—from assessment and strategy through prospect research, proposal development, award management, and reporting.

Acting as an extension of the organization’s team, Fisher Storey builds and manages a coordinated grant program designed to increase funding opportunities, strengthen grantmaker relationships, and reduce the administrative burden on internal staff.

Assessment

Evaluate existing grant materials, funding history, processes, and organizational readiness.

Strategy

Develop a customized grants strategy, funding priorities, and annual grants calendar.

Research

Identify and qualify foundation, corporate, and other institutional funding opportunities.

Writing

Prepare compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, major donor proposals, and supporting materials.

Management

Oversee deadlines, submissions, award tracking, reporting requirements, and grantmaker stewardship.

Eligibility & Investment

Organizations with annual operating budgets of $400,000 or more.

$3,500

Per month, up to 25 funders annually

$5,000

Per month, 25+ funders annually

Typically contract lengths are 6 or 12-months with the option to have 3-month extensions.

How Our Grant Services Compare

Fractional Grants Management

Grants Readiness Coaching

Ideal client
Established nonprofits seeking outsourced expertise
Growing nonprofits building internal capacity
Annual budget
$400,000+
Under $400,000
Approach
We manage the grants program alongside your team
We train and coach your team to manage grants
Outcome
A professionally managed, ongoing grants program
A trained team with the tools and skills to pursue grants
Engagement
Ongoing partnership
Five months, with optional extensions
Investment
3,500–5,000/month
$7,500 total

Fundraising Coaching & Strategy

Building fundraising capacity through strategy, leadership, and practical solutions.

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Grant Management & Coaching

Helping nonprofits build competitive, sustainable grant programs.

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Tara HamiltonDir. of Development, Thistle Farms

“Truly the most helpful thing has been being able to come on board so quickly jump into a very hectic schedule and full grant calendar and really get right to work. Asking the right questions and leaning in to understanding the complexity of what we do while not over burdening me. We were empowered to do our work by trusting that grants were being taken care of in a timely and efficient manner with the highest quality of care given to the quality of work being done.”

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Jackie KlaverFounder, Kid S.M.A.R.T

“Working with Fisher Storey Consulting has been a very positive experience for our nonprofit from start to the present day. They are knowledgeable about the extensive nonprofit network in middle Tennessee, provide tailored recommendations and feedback based on our stage, budget, and age of our nonprofit. We wouldn't be where we are without them!”

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Dylan HallLiving Hope Farm

“I strongly recommend working with Fisher-Storey! My wife and I are starting a nonprofit in Virginia and we hired Fisher-Storey to get us ready to file form 1023. They did an excellent job helping us put our vision onto paper, perform needs assessments, and gain clarity on the steps to become a nonprofit. They are highly knowledgable and do their work with excellence. We wouldn't be here without them!”

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Theresa MillerVP of Development, Soles4Souls

“Fisher Storey has helped us increase our grant revenue by 40% over last year through an intentional approach to research, relationship building, and impactful writing. Their collaborative and thoughtful approach to grant writing has helped elevate our grant program and generate revenue to advance our mission. Fisher Storey’s strategic research, impactful outreach, and compelling writing has helped us have our most successful grant year to date!”

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Ellen GilbertExec. Dir., Global Education Center

“Fisher-Storey Consulting provided a delightful, informative, and highly effective experience for our organization. They helped us with development and sustainability planning and related well to both our staff members and our board of directors, which was especially impressive given the diversity of both groups. Being able to relate to diverse cultural and ethnic groups is a definite plus for Laurel and Daina.”

$15M+

Raised for clients
in the last 7 years

40+

Years of
combined experience

20+

Years of Deep Nashville Nonprofit Relationships

Our Approach

We believe effective fundraising requires more than a good plan or a successful proposal. It requires:

  • Strong leadership
  • Informed strategy
  • Consistent execution
  • Systems that can grow with the team

We don’t just deliver recommendations—we work alongside nonprofit leaders to turn strategy into action, strengthen internal capacity, and build fundraising programs that last.

With deep roots in Nashville’s philanthropic community and decades of combined fundraising expertise, we bring practical knowledge and personal attention to every partnership.

HOW WE WORK

Frequently Asked Questions

Fisher Storey is a nonprofit consulting firm that helps organizations build high-performing, resilient fundraising programs. We specialize in two primary service areas: Fundraising Coaching & Strategy and Grant Services.

Our services include fundraising assessments, strategic planning, prospect research, donor portfolio development, fractional development leadership, campaign feasibility studies, grant writing, and grants management.

We meet organizations where they are, offering everything from targeted consulting projects to ongoing partnerships. Our approach combines experienced counsel with practical tools and actionable strategies that help nonprofits build sustainable fundraising capacity.

Fundraising coaching is a collaborative process that helps nonprofit leaders and development teams strengthen their fundraising knowledge, skills, and strategies. Rather than simply telling you what to do, we work alongside you to assess challenges, identify opportunities, co-create solutions, establish priorities, and put practical solutions into action.

Our coaching combines expert guidance, training, accountability, and hands-on practice. The goal is to equip your team with the confidence, tools, and skills to raise more money and build lasting relationships with donors.

We work with nonprofit organizations of varying sizes, missions, and stages of development. Since launching Fisher Storey in 2019, we’ve partnered with organizations across multiple states and a wide range of mission areas, including human trafficking prevention and survivor services, homelessness, addiction recovery, affordable housing, arts and culture, youth development, community development, and workforce development.

Our clients range from growing nonprofits building their first formal fundraising programs to established organizations preparing for significant growth or major fundraising initiatives.

While every organization is different, our clients share a common goal: building the resources, relationships, and organizational capacity needed to advance their missions.

Absolutely! At Fisher Storey, we believe successful grant seeking starts long before an application is written. Our grant services include prospect research, funder qualification, proposal development, submission support, and ongoing grants management. We identify funding opportunities that align with your organization’s mission, programs, and funding needs, helping you focus your time and resources on the strongest prospects.

Whether you need comprehensive, outsourced grants management or coaching to strengthen your internal capacity, we help you build a more strategic and sustainable grants program.

Grant success rates can be measured in several ways, but the most common method is to divide the number of grants awarded by the total number of grant applications submitted, then multiply by 100.

For example, if an organization submits 20 grant applications and receives 10 awards, its grant success rate is 50%.

However, we believe the number of awards tells only part of the story. We also consider the percentage of dollars awarded compared to dollars requested, the strength of relationships with funders, and the long-term growth of an organization’s grants portfolio.

A successful grants program isn’t simply about submitting more applications. It’s about pursuing the right opportunities, securing meaningful funding, and building lasting partnerships.

A feasibility study is an assessment that helps a nonprofit determine whether it is ready to launch a major fundraising campaign, typically a capital or comprehensive campaign, and whether its proposed fundraising goal is realistic.

Through stakeholder interviews, donor research, and an evaluation of the organization’s fundraising capacity, a feasibility study provides valuable insight into potential financial support, leadership readiness, and the broader fundraising environment.

At Fisher Storey, we use feasibility studies to help organizations make informed decisions before committing significant time and resources to a campaign. The result is a clearer understanding of campaign potential, possible challenges, and the steps needed to move forward with confidence.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Let's Get to Work.

Every partnership starts with a conversation. Here’s what you can expect when working with Fisher Storey.

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Let’s Talk

Schedule a 30-minute introductory call.

02

Explore Your Options

Review our services and a proposed approach.

03

Make a Plan

Discuss the proposal with your team or board.

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Get to Work

Begin your project or ongoing coaching.

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