Coleen R.
Grant Researcher & Writer
Hello! My name is Coleen - I'm a dedicated grant researcher and writer with a proven track record of securing over $535,000 in grants and donations for nonprofit organizations since 2021. Over the past five years, I’ve worked with nonprofits to strengthen fundraising efforts and help them deliver greater impact to their communities. My expertise covers the full grant cycle — from prospect research and proposal development to reporting and compliance. Clients describe me as: - Reliable and adaptable — able to quickly learn new systems and workflows. - Detail-oriented and professional — consistently delivering high-quality work on time and within budget. - Collaborative and communicative — ensuring smooth partnerships by asking clarifying questions and aligning with project goals. - Value-driven — adding meaningful improvements to processes while producing compelling research and writing. With a 100% Job Success score and a Top Rated Plus badge, I am committed to delivering quality, on-time work that exceeds expectations. If you’re looking to grow your fundraising pipeline and secure sustainable funding, I’d love to support your goals.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $10k
Billed in all: $44,909$45k
$2k in the last 6 months
Across 40 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 3% in Research Methods
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #12Project Report135 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 9%🇵🇭#2 of 24
- #16Community Development210 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #3Top 8%🇵🇭#3 of 15
- #24Grant Proposal288 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 8%🇵🇭#2 of 5
- #25Project Proposal225 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #3Top 11%🇵🇭#3 of 27
- #32Grant Application341 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 9%🇵🇭#2 of 9
- #36Grant Research & Prospect List459 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #5Top 8%🇵🇭#5 of 25
- #38Project Management Office402 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #5Top 9%🇵🇭#5 of 55
- #48Partnership & Collaborations Outreach520 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #8Top 9%🇵🇭#8 of 99