I'll handle the writing so you can focus on impact.
ABOUT
Holly Nickel is a dedicated grant strategist helping nonprofits navigate the complexities of grant writing and funding acquisition. She specializes in crafting compelling proposals that resonate with funders.
With a passion for nonprofit success and a certification in fundraising, Holly offers personalized consultations and coaching sessions, designed to enhance your organization's funding strategies and grant application skills.
Meet the board of Amoeba Productions! Amoeba is a non profit theater production company based in NYC. Amoeba worked with Holly on several grants to give voice to the work of emerging artists in the City.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
Proven Expertise!
-
Amoeba Productions, LLC | Grant Manager
Full-lifecycle institutional proposal development, rigorous financial budget oversight, and donor impact reporting for seasonal creative and artistic initiatives. -
International Rescue Committee | Grant Administrator
Successfully deployed and administered a complex $200,000 Workforce Innovation grant. Managed cross-agency compliance metrics and data-heavy performance reporting. -
Hutchinson Community College | Program Monitor
Managed tracking, digital structures, and state-level compliance guidelines for the Kansas Board of Education under WIOA grant constraints. -
Professional Credentials
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Certificate from UC San Diego Extended Studies. Advanced background in professional writing instruction and curriculum development.
RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT
Reclaim Your Capital:
A full-time development manager costs upwards of 50,000–60,000 annually. A fractional strategy retainer secures expert-level support at a fraction of the cost, preserving your vital operating capital.
Unburden Your Leadership: Dedicated monthly support frees up over a full business day every single month for your Executive Director to focus entirely on programmatic execution and donor cultivation.
Stop Missing Revenue:
Many organizations miss out on major grant opportunities every year simply due to a lack of baseline drafting bandwidth. I build an active, organized pipeline so you never leave money on the table.