"Linda Beeman helped our non-profit organization jump feet first into the world of fundraising and marketing. Her commitment to helping others and her determination is contagious."

Sasha C. McLean, LMFT, LPC, Executive Director, Archway Academy

About

Aurora Grants & Consulting
Based in Houston, Texas, Aurora Grants & Consulting strives to help small and mid-sized nonprofits fulfill their mission of changing lives.  As a provider of essential services, no one knows the hardships faced by your clients better than you do.  Your nonprofit’s story is a critical element in any grant proposal. This is where Aurora’s unique marketing approach to proposal writing is key, helping you build a specific case that is relevant to philanthropic organizations and potential funders.

Services/Resources

Services Provided
Aurora Grants & Consulting offers a host of services: from researching potential funders to proposal writing, editing and final assembly.  Aurora Grants will also perform Marketing Materials Audits, conduct customized workshops, and help your organization create or update its Fund Development Plan.  Additional consulting services are available by request. The Resources section of this website is updated frequently with innovative techniques and ideas to help nonprofits be successful.

Approach

Our Approach
Upon hiring Aurora Grants & Consulting, we will begin looking at your nonprofit with new eyes, seeing it as the potential funder will see it, and asking the same questions. Our experience allows us to put your organization into a broader perspective, a vantage point that you just do not have. As a result, we are able to present your proposal in a manner that is clear and concise, focused and realistic, comprehensive and compelling.

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