Gain confidence in your next funding decision
Funding Clarity Session
Whether you're considering hiring a grant writer, wondering if your nonprofit is ready to pursue grants, or trying to determine the best funding strategy for your organization, this session is designed to help you move forward with confidence.
Inside the Lab, You'll Get:
✅ Monthly Strategy Sessions
Learn the grant strategy concepts most nonprofits miss, including funder fit, grant readiness, prospect research, funding diversification, proposal planning, and more.
✅ Weekly Coffee Chats
Join live, informal discussions where you can ask questions, get feedback, and connect with others navigating the grant funding process.
✅ Templates & Tools
Access resources, worksheets, guides, and practical tools designed to save time and strengthen your grant efforts.
✅ Community Support
Ask questions, share challenges, celebrate wins, and learn from peers who understand the realities of nonprofit fundraising.
✅ Expert Guidance
Benefit from nearly 20 years of nonprofit fundraising and grant strategy experience from Melanie Lambert, Managing Director of Just Write Grants.
Who Is Grant Strategy Lab For?
Grant Strategy Lab is perfect for:
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Nonprofit executive directors
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Development professionals
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Volunteer grant writers
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Board members involved in fundraising
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New grant writers building their skills
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Experienced grant writers looking for community and networking
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Organizations not yet ready for full-service grant writing support
If you're looking for practical guidance, strategic insight,
and a trusted place to ask questions, you'll fit right in.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need grant writing experience to join?
Not at all. Grant Strategy Lab is designed for nonprofit leaders, staff, volunteers, board members, and grant professionals at all experience levels. Whether you're applying for your first grant or refining an established funding strategy, you'll find practical guidance and support.
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Will you review my grant proposal?
The Lab is focused on education, strategy, and community support rather than full proposal reviews. Members are encouraged to bring questions, discuss challenges, and seek feedback during Coffee Chats and community discussions. Organizations needing in-depth proposal review or grant writing services can explore additional support through Just Write Grants.
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Are the Coffee Chats and Strategy Sessions recorded?
Yes! Recordings are available to members, so if you can't attend live, you'll still have access to the training, discussions, and resources shared during each session.
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How is this different from hiring
Just Write Grants?
Grant Strategy Lab provides affordable group-based guidance, training, and resources. Hiring Just Write Grants provides customized, hands-on grant research, strategy, writing, and submission support tailored specifically to your organization.
Founding Member Rate: $29 per Month
For a limited time, new members can join Grant Strategy Lab for just $29 per month and lock in this special founding member rate as the community grows.
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✔ Weekly Coffee Chats
✔ Monthly Grant Strategy Sessions
✔ Resource Library Access
✔ Templates, Tools & Downloads
✔ Community Support & Discussion
✔ Direct Access to Ask Questions
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No contracts. No minimum membership commitment. Cancel anytime.
Join when you need support. Stay as long as it's valuable. Simple as that.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to make more confident funding decisions, strengthen your grant strategy, and connect with others doing the work, we'd love to welcome you to the Lab.
More strategy.
Less guesswork.
"After nearly 20 years in nonprofit fundraising, I've learned that the biggest grant mistakes happen long before the proposal is written.
Grant Strategy Lab was created to give nonprofits a place to ask questions, strengthen their strategy, and make smarter funding decisions, without the cost of ongoing consulting."
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Melanie Lambert
Managing Director
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