We believe that high-revenue grant programs are achievable when founded in stewardship, research, data, clear financials and compelling narratives.
What we do
Scipione Consulting works with nonprofit organizations to build successful grant programs supported by a diverse range of funding partners. Our services are customized for each client based on their organizational needs and goals both short and long-term.
Grant Program Strategy & Development
Assessment of priority funding areas and prospects
Creation of grant program strategic plans
Grant administration including development of monitoring processes, reporting requirements, evaluation plans and program budgets
Grant Prospect Research
Identification of potential foundation and corporate funding prospects as well as government grant opportunities
Creation of a prospect matrix specific to an organization’s funding needs, that prioritizes potential prospects and provides comprehensive prospect information and data.
Grant Writing
Proposal preparation and grant writing for foundation, state, and government grants
Development of grant proposal templates
Foundation and Corporate Relations and Stewardship
Adaptation of best practice strategies for building and maintaining funding partnerships
Consultation on successful funder outreach and engagement approaches
Our approach
Maximize stewardship opportunities
Streamline grants management
Improve the products and strategies an organization uses to advance strategic investments.
Our clients
Tobin Scipione, Principal & Owner
Tobin Scipione has provided consultation in grants management to nonprofit organizations and agencies since 1999. She has worked extensively in the nonprofit and public sectors and is known for her ability to spark innovative approaches to grants management among a wide variety of clients. Tobin holds a BA in American Studies from Colby College and a Master’s degree in International and Intercultural Management from the Vermont-based School for International Training. She has worked both in the US and Central America supporting agencies that are making a difference in the world with their important and vital work. Tobin is based in Portland, Maine where she lives with her husband and two sons.