SBS 2025 Mini Grants $1,000 + 1 Free Consulting Session We’re awarding three mini grants to help nonprofits, startups, and small businesses like yours.Each award includes $1,000 in funding and one free consulting session with Amanda Stonerock. The application is short - just 5 brief questions. No fluff. No grant-writing jargon.Deadline: August 31 Choose Your Category and Apply Apply as a Nonprofit This grant is for nonprofits that need a little extra support to launch a new program, expand...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Start Strong, Finish Funded We know that writing grants can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and guidance, anyone can learn to approach the process with clarity and confidence. That’s why we created our Grant Writing Workbook Series. Simple, practical resources designed to meet you wherever you are in your grant writing journey. Whether you’re just exploring grants for the first time or ready to refine your proposals, our workbooks walk you through each step...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Open spots for new projects. A few times a year, we’re able to take on a small number of new clients — and we currently have space for 2–3 organizations or entrepreneurs who could use support in moving their work forward. Whether it is is a single project or a short commitment, we are here to support you in a customized manner. Here are some of the ways we can help: Grant & RFP Writing – proposals, quality reviews, and letters of interest Strategic Planning – funding strategies, proforma...
24 days ago • 1 min read
How to Write an Elevator Pitch That Feels Genuine You do great work — but explaining it in 30 seconds or less? That’s another story. Whether you're introducing yourself at a networking event, applying for funding, or just answering “So what do you do?”— having a clear, authentic elevator pitch matters. An elevator pitch is a short, compelling way to explain: Who you are What you do Why it matters And most importantly — it should sound like you.Not like a robot. Not like a sales script. Not...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Share Your Impact! We’ll Help Spread the Word Doing something great? We want to hear about it. Whether you’re running a campaign, launching a program, or making a difference in your community, send us a short description and a link to your donation or program page. We’ll share it with our 15,000+ followers through our email newsletter and social media. Let’s help more people see the good work you’re doing. Reply to this email with details, your organization name, impact, photos (if available)...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
SBS 2025 Mini Grants $1,000 + 1 Free Consulting Session We’re awarding three mini grants to help nonprofits, startups, and small businesses like yours.Each award includes $1,000 in funding and one free consulting session with Amanda Stonerock. The application is short — just 5 brief questions. No fluff. No grant-writing jargon. Choose Your Category and Apply Apply as a Nonprofit This grant is for nonprofits that need a little extra support to launch a new program, expand services, or sustain...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Meet SBS Navigator We’re already one month into 2025, and if your to-do list still feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Grant writing, funding applications, and program development can be time-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be. Meet the SBS Navigator, the AI-powered tools designed to: Turn complex RFPs into manageable tasks. Help you complete funding opportunities faster than ever. Write professional-grade proposals, Letters of Intent, budget narratives, and MOUs in minutes. Why Taking...
7 months ago • 1 min read