Valentyna Z.

I help NGOs and nonprofits secure funding, develop strong grant proposals, manage donor-funded programs, and implement M&E systems, from proposal development to donor-ready reporting. Grant Writer & Program Manager with 10+ years on the donor side of international development. I understand how proposals are evaluated and how funded projects are monitored for results, compliance, and reporting. I have supported programs funded by EU institutions and USAID, working with NGOs, research institutions, and public sector partners across multiple countries. Beyond proposals and reporting, I also help organizations communicate their impact to donors and stakeholders through clear storytelling assets such as impact briefs, case studies, short video scripts, and educational materials. My work combines grant strategy, donor-funded project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), donor reporting, and impact communication for social impact organizations. My expertise includes: Grant writing & proposal development - grant proposals and grant applications - concept notes and proposal structuring - proposal review and compliance checks Donor-funded program/project management - coordination of multi-partner programs - grant lifecycle management - stakeholder communication and coordination Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) - M&E frameworks and indicators -learning systems and performance monitoring Donor reporting & documentation - narrative donor reports - program progress updates - reporting structures and documentation Impact communication - translating program logic and M&E findings into clear storytelling - impact briefs, case studies, and educational content - communication materials for donors and stakeholders If you message me, please include: • the donor/funder name • the deadline • a 3–5 sentence program summary • the stage you are at (idea/draft/resubmission) I will quickly tell you what can be improved first and what inputs I’ll need from your team. If you are preparing a proposal for an international donor, feel free to message me. With experience on the donor side, I can quickly identify what evaluators typically look for and where proposals often lose points.