“Every person, no matter what their wealth, is equally capable of practicing generosity.”

  • Thich Nhat Hanh

Meghan Jonas Consulting

Sliding scale grants, development, and communications services for organizations of all sizes - because every mission deserves expert, tailored support.

  • Prospect to project grant research, writing, and reporting

  • Donor engagement and management, funder development, and strategic planning

  • Internal and external communications, including press releases, funder notes, and media engagement

Success stories

From Funding Gaps to $700k

A Portland-based youth sports nonprofit came to us after a string of unsuccessful grant applications and a lack of donor stewardship infrastructure.

Within just a few months, we overhauled their grant strategy, coached their team on funder relationships, and helped them secure over $700,000 in sustainable funding - plus compiled a list of 50 prospects for personal donor outreach at their Summer 2026 Board Meeting.

From Scattered Systems to a Sustainable Funding Infrastructure

One regional nonprofit had years of institutional knowledge locked in people's heads and inboxes.

We built out a full CRM reference manual, standard operating procedures, and compiled 8+ years of historical funder documentation - giving their team a replicable, board-ready system for the first time.

Stepping Up When It Mattered Most

When a key development staff member went on parental leave, MJ seamlessly covered core development responsibilities for four months - at no additional cost - while simultaneously beginning leadership-level grant editing training.

Instead of worrying about balls dropping, the team remarked on how much of a relief it had been to keep development tasks fully operational.

That's not just consulting. That's partnership.

Building Something From Nothing

Some organizations come to us with an established development program that needs a refresh. Others come with nothing at all - no systems, no calendar, no infrastructure - just a mission and a hope that someone can help them build it.

That's where MJ thrives.

When she stepped into her role as the first development professional at a Native nonprofit, there was no roadmap. She built one. From the ground up, she created a $700k+ funding infrastructure - grant calendars, funder relationships, internal workflows, and the kind of organizational clarity that lets a team move with confidence instead of constantly putting out fires.

Her philosophy is simple: everyone should know the plan, their role, and the timeline - at least a month before anything is due. No false urgency. No scrambling. Just clear, collaborative systems that make the work sustainable.

The result? An average of $700k+ brought in annually, built on genuine relationships with both funders and teammates - because we believe the best information comes from people who trust you.

If you're looking for someone to build the infrastructure your mission deserves, we’re ready to start.

“MJ has been absolutely invaluable across all of our efforts. In just a couple of months, we went from hearing no after no with our grant requests to securing general operating funds for the next year. Her guidance on donor relations has already helped secure a new major donor! We are so happy we decided to contract with her!”