Grant Writing: The Basics

Marlo, Primary Consultant 

Marlo has twenty years experience in non-profit management and governance, working with diverse teams to deliver empowering programs and services.

As the former Executive Director at Head & Hands (2004-2011), a youth organization based in NDG, Marlo brings first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities that come with non-profit leadership while facing urgent needs in the community. The experience that she has cultivated from being on the Board at COCo (Centre for Community Organizations) and through the Leadership Rassembleur Executive training program (Centraide du Grand Montréal) has given her invaluable tools and insights into organizational capacity building. Marlo specializes in strategic planning, governance, fundraising, and process design & facilitation. 

When she’s not consulting with non-profits, co-ops, foundations, coalitions and public sector teams, she volunteers for grassroots social justice movements including the Native Women’s Shelter and the Art Hives Network. Marlo founded Social Impact Consulting in 2015 and has worked with over 80 organizations on a range of projects since then.

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Loralie, Primary Consultant

Loralie has over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Her hands-on skills in communications project management, fundraising, media arts, and community organizing have always been fueled by a strong belief in the positive, transformative power of community and cross-sectoral collaboration. She believes that great communities are built on the authentic connections and relationships that we create. This understanding guides everything Loralie does in her professional and personal life to support positive social impact.  Loralie has worked with teams such as the African Canadian Development and Prevention Network, Techo Culture Club and the McConnell Foundation.  She currently volunteers on the Board of the YMCA in Kingston, Jamaica.  Loralie joined Social Impact Consulting as a Principal Consultant in 2020.

Currently, Loralie is developing and implementing communications strategies, HR plans, and training programs for non-profit organizations. My goal is to help my clients implement healthy policies and practices that extend their reach while fulfilling their mission and vision. When I am not working, I enjoy   dance parties with my two children, cooking up Caribbean food with friends and family, and staying active.