Writing is Powerful
Hello, this is Colleen McNatt Engelbrecht! I am a woman-owned small business, sharing my grant writing and storytelling talents, all with a singular focus to help communities and the people who need support thrive.
Vision
I believe in a world where people who need help can have access to fundamental human services, eliminating the barriers to achieve what is necessary to reach their fullest potential. This may be a warm meal, a safe place to sleep or educational resources to achieve success at home and work. My mission is Communication for the Public Good.
How I Can Help
Grant Services
Are you hunting for funds? Or better yet – are you hunting for relationships? Creating connections with like-minded funders is the better strategy than simply writing a grant and submitting it cold. I can provide full-scale grant services based on your needs and will always ask to make introductions to new funders. Asking for money is inviting a funder to invest in your organization. They are not ATMs but share alignment with your mission and want to contribute to your agency’s impact.
Contract Writing
As a Journalism school graduate, I have over three decades with published articles in all forms of media. My skills in interviewing pick up a creative angle to offer a reader. Since my start, I have covered hard news, bureaucratic meetings, courthouse hearings and my favorite – human interest profiles. I also contribute with technical writing and can collaborate with communication teams.
Resources
Securing grants and breaking a news story are both competitive endeavors. Yet, writing is such a solitary endeavor and the need for collaboration is so vital to reaching the target goal. Creating strong professional partnerships is healthy and sharing relevant strategies and Best Practices contribute to the betterment of the community. I share worksheets, checklists, and ethical musings to help you get your project off the ground.
What People Say
As they say in England, you have been a star! Thank you for your professionalism, your hands-on help and your guidance.
Treasurer of Homeless Services Agency, San Diego
Thank you so much for all you are doing! We are excited to continue this journey with you!
National Client, Family-Strengthening Services
Colleen’s exceptional skills as a grant and technical writer were invaluable to our project. Her meticulous attention to detail, expertise in information gathering, and adeptness in grant research significantly contributed to the seamless development of communications with our agency, making her an indispensable asset to our team.
Director of Strategic Projects, San Francisco