Strategic Communications & Grant Strategy
For health, science, and nonprofit organizations
Your mission doesn’t speak for itself—that’s where I come in.
Katydid Communications:
Cuts to the heart of complex work.
Makes health and science feel accessible and human.
Secures funding to sustain your mission
Jumpstart
A short, focused engagement designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with confidence.
Jumpstart is a structured starting point. We take a close look at where you are, identify what’s getting in the way, then define a clear path forward based on your priorities and capacity.
Depending on your needs, Jumpstart can focus on funding or communications.
$1,500
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A 2–3 week engagement focused on preparing your organization to pursue funding more effectively and independently.
We assess your readiness, strengthen how you position your work, and identify the most relevant opportunities—so you can move forward with a clear approach.
Includes:
High-level grant readiness review
Light messaging refinement to support funding
Targeted grant prospecting
Next steps for pursuing funding opportunities
You leave with the knowlege and a plan to begin pursuing funding on your own.
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A short-term strategy engagement focused on helping you make progress toward a defined communications objective.
We clarify your goal, identify the most effective approach, and develop a focused plan your team can carry out
Includes:
Clarification of goals and priorities
Messaging and audience alignment as needed
Strategy for achieving your objective
A practical 90-day plan
You leave with a plan tailored for your goals and capacity.
Strategic Engagements
Project-based engagements designed to address a defined priority in your organization.
Each engagement is focused on a specific outcome, with a clear scope and deliverable.
Depending on your needs, this work may focus on funding, communications, or a combination of both.
Strategic engagements often follow a Jumpstart and can also serve as the foundation for longer-term partnership.
Starts at $2,500
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Strengthen your approach to funding and earn the support to sustain your mission
This may include:
Developing a targeted funding roadmap
Writing or refining a single grant proposal
Creating a master grant application that can be adapted across opportunities
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Your work matters. Let’s make sure people understand why.
This may include:
Developing a messaging framework
Creating a focused communications plan
Defining audience, positioning, and narrative strategy
Ongoing Partnership
A monthly retainer relationship for consistent, senior-level support.
Depending on your needs, this work may focus on funding, communications, or a combination of both.
Ongoing partnerships are typically a continuation of Jumpstart or a Strategic Engagement, and are designed for organizations ready to invest in sustained progress.
Starts at $2,500/month
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Ongoing support to help you pursue the right opportunities, develop strong proposals, build a consistent funding pipeline, and connect your funding strategy directly to your organizational strategy.
This includes:
Ongoing grant strategy and prioritization
Proposal development and refinement
Iteration on core materials and positioning
Guidance on strategic focus
Regular participation in team meetings
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Clear, consistent communication that supports your goals and adapts as your organization grows.
Includes:
Ongoing refinement of messaging and positioning
Strategic guidance on priorities, audiences, channels, and measurement
Support for internal communications, stakeholder updates, media relations, owned content, or social media
Select development of high-impact materials
About Me
Organizations hire me because:
Someone they trust recommended me.
I understand the nuances of their work.
I share values with their community.
My expertise helps them “get it right” faster.