How we can help your for-profit or non-profit business
Basics
At Waterleaf Solutions, we combine deep expertise with a flexible, client-centered approach.
Melissa Frazier, our owner, brings over 20 years of professional writing experience, including hundreds of successful contract and grant proposals, academic publications, and leadership in grant-funded research projects. She is APMP-certified and well-versed in industry best practices, ensuring your proposals meet the highest standards.
We adapt to your existing processes and provide only the services you need—no more, no less. Our hourly pricing ensures transparency so you never pay for more than you need. Simply put, we’re dedicated to delivering expert support tailored to your goals and budget.
Yes! We’re happy to work with clients anywhere. All services are billed in U.S. dollars, and we operate on Eastern Time. We’re available for collaboration during standard Eastern Time business hours and can often accommodate other time zones.
We have broad experience with for-profit and nonprofit organizations, supporting proposals across many sectors, including medical services, staffing, architecture and construction, community development, information technology, behavioral healthcare, facilities management and landscaping, public speaking, workforce development, and other professional services. You bring the subject matter expertise; we bring the evaluator’s perspective—together, we create persuasive, audience-focused proposals.
Waterleaf Solutions has helped our clients win millions of dollars in awards. Due to confidentiality agreements, we cannot share detailed examples publicly, but please email us to request writing samples or a tailored list of recent wins. We’re proud of the impact our clients have made—and we’re happy to talk through relevant examples during an initial consultation.
Just reach out for a free consultation. We’ll discuss your goals, timeline, and next steps.
Many clients need both. We’re happy to coordinate support across all your funding efforts.
Government Contracting & RFP Support
All types! We have experience with federal, state, and local government RFPs as well as private sector proposals and competitive bids. If you make sales through written proposals, we can help.
Absolutely! Many clients are new to the process, and we’ll guide you through each step to make sure you feel confident.
We can write the full proposal or collaborate with your internal team as needed. Our role is flexible, and we adapt to your process.
While we handle the writing, formatting, and structure, we rely on you for the subject matter. You bring the expertise about your organization—we guide the process, ask the right questions, and turn your input into a clear, compelling proposal.
A strong, compelling proposal takes careful planning and time to develop. For the best results, we recommend reaching out as early as possible.
However, we also understand that government contracting often comes with tight deadlines. That’s why we prioritize working closely with you from the moment the RFP is released (or earlier!), so we can manage priorities efficiently and deliver a high-quality proposal within your timeframe.
Even if you’re on a tight deadline, it’s worth asking—we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Yes, we provide full proposal lifecycle support based on your needs. All services are à la carte and tailored to fit your budget and priorities.
All services are billed hourly, and we’re happy to provide estimates based on the scope of your project. Our goal is to offer flexible services that fit your needs and budget.
Yes! We can offer coaching and training tailored to your team’s needs to build proposal writing capacity.
Grant Writing & Nonprofit Support
Waterleaf Solutions has supported a wide range of nonprofit sectors. We work with you to understand your mission, the needs of your target population, and the impact you’re making. Every nonprofit is unique, and each grant proposal is an opportunity to highlight your strengths, tell your story, and show funders the value of your work.
Yes; we find that most organizations already have a sense of the grant opportunities available to them—they just haven’t had the time to track and organize them effectively. We help you gather those opportunities, prioritize them, and create a clear, manageable grant calendar so you can focus your efforts where they matter most. Additionally, we can supplement your grant sourcing efforts as needed to ensure you’re covering all potential options.
We work with organizations of all types. We’ll always confirm your eligibility before moving forward with any grant opportunity.
Your expertise and input are essential, especially around program details, budgets, and organizational history. We guide you through the information gathering and draft review process to make collaboration efficient and manageable. We provide clear guidance, templates, and structured collaboration.
Absolutely! We work closely with your team to develop a customized grant opportunity tracker and calendar that organizes deadlines and priorities, helping you plan submissions strategically throughout the year.
Grant rejections are a part of the process, and all successful nonprofits have been there. We can help you review feedback from funders, identify areas to strengthen in your applications, and develop a more targeted approach to increase your chances of success in future submissions.
Yes, we can absolutely help even if you don’t have a lot of existing materials like key personnel bios, program descriptions, or past grant narratives. However, please note that gathering and developing these foundational elements takes additional time and effort, which may affect the project timeline and cost. We’ll work with you to plan accordingly and ensure the best possible proposal. Even if you’re starting from scratch, we’ll help you build a strong foundation.
Yes, we can assist with grant reporting and post-award deliverables as needed. These services are available on an à la carte basis. We’re here to support you in maintaining strong relationships with funders and meeting compliance requirements.
Yes! We can offer coaching and training tailored to your team’s needs to build internal grant writing capacity.