Grace & Grit Nonprofit Consulting
Full-service Grant Management/Administration, Capital Campaign, and Strategic Planning Consulting firm.
Our Services
Grant Writing
Strategic Planning
Capital Campaigns
Stop copying and pasting grants!
Innovate! Be creative!
We can design, write, submit and monitor all of your federal, state, foundation, and local grants. Your entire grant life cycle can be professionally managed and sustained.
Capital Campaigns
Strategic Planning
Capital Campaigns
The days of holding a thousand person gala are over. For now. Your organization needs to be aligning with a reasonably priced fundraising platform (we have favorites!) that can be flexible for a live virtual event as well as managing and being the repository for a solid annual appeal or capital campaigns.
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
Let us help you reimagine and maintain mission adherence during these changing times. We can assist with facilitating strategy and vision sessions with your board and executive suite in shorter term intervals to aggregate your information and provide you with a publishable report.
Client Testimonials
Renee Archawski, former Director of Development, Caring for Friends
"Jess was terrific to work with as our grant writer. She was efficient, effective and identified both public and private grant opportunities that were aligned with our organization to help us build our pipeline. I loved working with her because she not only prepared our grants very well but did so with a great attitude and sense of humor. Most importantly, she helped us secure much needed funding for our organization!"
Theresa Valentino, Campaign Director, Englewood Health Foundation
"I had the good fortune to work with Jessica in early 2021 with my former employer. I was new to my position and needed a grant writer who could hit the ground running. Jessica knew the environment and knew where to look for the larger grants. Jessica thrives on the challenging federal grant processes. She was successful in securing new funding for our agency. I also found Jessica to be an invaluable resource for me personally as I was navigating the strategic planning process for the agency. I was asked to lead the charge right after I began my tenure. Jessica provided me with the guidance and expertise needed to bring the project to fruition. Jessica is knowledgeable, professional, detail oriented, and an invaluable resource for any organization that she works alongside.
Alex DiMaio, Chief Executive Officer, Special Citizens Futures Unlimited
"I have worked closely with Jessica on several development plans she spearheaded, and I can confidently say that she encompasses true leadership, vision, and a strong sense of mission. She has a strong ability to manage, visualize, and implement complex projects. While we were co-workers, I always knew what our goal was, how we would achieve it, and what the next steps were. Jessica’s clear communication and strategic planning made the entire process smooth and efficient. Working with Jessica has been an elevating experience, and I highly recommend her for any project that requires strong leadership, vision, and a commitment to quality outcomes."
Latina Ferrer, Executive Vice President, RSC Westchester
" I had the pleasure of being under the leadership of Jessica Zufall. Her mass knowledge base and leadership style created an extraordinary environment in which she was able to elevate unleashed potential in individuals and the company. With Her vision and expertise, she bridged community awareness, invoked engagement, and development, leading the company to creating milestones that propelled it into the prosperous space it continues to thrive in currently. Working with Jessica was an exceptional experience. As an advocate for underserved populations, she is a force in this field. She is creative, innovative and continues to utilize her extraordinary skillset in organizational growth, management and community, consulting and contributing her expertise to continue to support others."
Heather Patterson, Greater Pike Community Foundation
"I am delighted to write this testimonial for Jess, an outstanding executive director and grant writer. Jess is not only a natural leader but also incredibly thoughtful in her approach. Her ability to seamlessly integrate herself as a team member while guiding us all towards our goals was truly remarkable.
Jess is always on top of things, ensuring that every detail is meticulously handled and nothing is overlooked. Her dedication and her unwavering commitment to success is evident in everything she does. Whether it's drafting grant proposals or managing day-to-day operations, Jess consistently delivers exceptional results.
Working with Jess has been an absolute pleasure, and her contributions have been invaluable. I highly recommend her for any role that requires leadership, teamwork, and a strategic mindset. Jess truly gets the job done, and I am grateful to have worked with her and hope to do so in the future."
Book Release
Elegy of the Soul
In February of 2020, Jess lost her only daughter, Maya, to suicide. Maya was thirteen years-old. This book, Elegy of the Soul, is a collection of short-story writing that Jess has completed over a period of four years since losing Maya. The writing is based on her experiences as a bereaved mother with the hope that other bereaved parents or anyone who knows grief and loss, can identify and fully understand they are never alone.
Any proceeds after the production of your order, will be given directly back to Maya's Mission; the foundation set up to carry on Maya's legacy.
To purchase Elegy of the Soul, please click here.