writing for nonprofits and the public sector
I started in grantwriting just over 20 years ago, and have been consulting with Oregon nonprofits and public agencies ever since. I bring to my clients highly developed writing skills and an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of government and foundation funding processes.
As a consultant, I enjoy helping organizations develop and write proposals for large, complex projects, such as multi-million dollar federal grants with several partners and multi-year organizational capacity building projects. I also specialize in smaller projects and proposal writing of all sizes when organizations have an overflow of work or don’t have a grantwriter on staff.
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I am dedicated to helping organizations create quality written products that reflect their good work, secure funding for core operations and new programs, and share reports that shine a light on project successes.
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We have thoroughly enjoyed and benefited greatly from Jodi's ability to organize, prioritize, and file in a timely manner applications for our grant-ready projects. Her expertise on Foundations and State funding opportunities is a definite plus. Her writing skills and her ability to keep our team on-track is extremely valuable. She is a pleasure to work with and we would recommend her to nonprofits and organizations seeking a good consultant resource.
Sheila Baker
Trustee Secretary
Southern Oregon Historical Society
From environmental health to education advancement, Jodi has been a trusted and reliable partner for tackling any and all grants. She approaches every project with intentionality, care, and passion. She has helped us reshape how we know and understand grants.
Jodi is someone we’re always excited to work with, especially knowing that each project will be met with an exceptional eye for detail and craft, as well as a quick turnaround time. She has also been incredible at building relationships with staff and taking the extra time to share her expertise in grant writing, helping Blueprint become a well-rounded team. We can’t recommend Jodi enough!
Mason Martinez
Communications & Development Manager
The Blueprint Foundation
Jodi has worked on multiple projects, many of which were in a topic area new to her. Without fail, she built trust with staff, was exceptionally organized, had a keen eye for crafting and adhering to reasonable timelines, and integrated feedback with a remarkable turn-around time. I would not hesitate to assign her to a project in any subject area, knowing her curiosity, consistency, efficiency and apparent lack of ego would allow her to create a competitive product that reflects her client's perspective and voice.
Sheri Campbell
Federal Liaison/Sr. Grants Coordinator
Government Relations, Multnomah County
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Jodi Tanner Tell
Portland, Oregon
