Helping small nonprofits grow

With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Common Cause Grants & Consulting helps small and growing nonprofit organizations secure grant funding, strengthen internal systems, and expand their impact so they can focus on serving communities. We know that grants, data, and organizational processes can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to make them approachable, manageable, and achievable.

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Turning big ideas into practical action

At Common Cause Grants and Consulting, We bring more than strategy, we bring shared experience, empathy, and a deep respect for the work you do. We’ve sat in your seat, faced your challenges, and celebrated your wins.

That’s why we understand that small and growing human service nonprofits often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of securing the grant funding needed to grow their impact. Grant applications, outcome measurement, and developing internal systems to support your work can seem intimidating, especially with limited staff capacity and competing priorities.

Common Cause Grants & Consulting makes the complex approachable. We break down complicated processes into clear, manageable steps and design practical systems that help nonprofits anticipate challenges, stay organized, and move forward with confidence.

How we work with you

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Listen & Learn

We begin by listening—learning about your vision, values, and community. Together, we identify your strengths, challenges, and where you want to grow.

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Collaborate & Build

We collaborate to build a practical, mission-aligned strategy, whether it’s developing grant-ready materials, strengthening internal systems, or identifying the right funders.

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Support & Grow

From writing proposals to building internal capacity, we walk alongside you as a trusted partner, helping you secure grant funding and grow your impact over time.

Reflections from mission-driven leaders

Laura’s support gave me the confidence to take my vision to the next level. What once felt overwhelming—fundraising as a whole—became manageable through her clear, practical approach. More than anything, her encouragement stayed with me as I stepped into unfamiliar territory. Her guidance in grant writing laid the foundation that helped get NXT Mission off the ground.

Dr. Laura Gale was instrumental in building the financial foundation for Family Rights Advocates Inc.  With compassion, clarity, and deep expertise, she helped us secure our very first grant and taught us how to build a sustainable funding strategy beyond that single win. More importantly, she helped us articulate a bold vision in a way that funders could connect with—something that made a lasting impact on our messaging, mission, and overall growth.

Laura has quickly become an invaluable part of The Feminist Uprising team. Her strategic approach to fundraising and long-term development ideas have brought clarity, focus, and real momentum to our work. She’s thoughtful, organized, and brings a level of expertise that’s both rare and deeply appreciated. It’s truly an honor to work alongside someone so passionate, committed, and driven by purpose.

I’ve never hired a grant writer before, so I didn’t know what to expect. But Laura was professional, easy to work with, always responded promptly to every single question and concern that I had, and was reasonable with her pricing. After reading it, I know I made the right decision picking her to write this grant for me. Thank you, Laura! I now have a permanent grant writer!

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Let’s stay connected

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