Institutional Fundraising Consulting

The funding is there.
Let's go get it.

Elsie Consulting helps nonprofits navigate complex grant landscapes, unlock private and public funding at every level, and tap into revenue sources most organizations overlook.

$30M+
In Funding Secured
Private & Public
Funding Expertise
Long Island Based
Serving Nassau & Suffolk
How We Work

A Smarter Approach to Institutional Revenue

Most nonprofits leave money on the table. Elsie Consulting brings insider knowledge of how government agencies and institutional funders actually operate.

01

Discover

We audit your current funding pipeline and identify untapped government, foundation, and institutional sources you're not pursuing.

02

Strategize

We build a prioritized pipeline with clear timelines, budgets, and narratives tailored to each funder's priorities and compliance requirements.

03

Execute

From grant writing to reporting to relationship management, we handle the heavy lifting so your team can focus on mission delivery.

What We Do

Services Built for Nonprofits
That Think Bigger

A la carte engagements and ongoing retainers designed to fit your organization's stage and ambitions.

Government Grant Strategy

Federal, state, and local funding identification, application development, and compliance management.

Grant Writing & Applications

Compelling proposals backed by data, strong narratives, and deep knowledge of what reviewers want to see.

Revenue Diversification

Identify overlooked funding streams including federal appropriations, capital grants, and niche institutional programs.

Compliance & Reporting

Stay in good standing with funders through meticulous reporting, budget tracking, and deadline management.

Why Elsie

This Isn't Generic Fundraising Advice

Elsie Consulting was built from years inside some of the region's most prestigious and renowned institutions, and a deep commitment to family and community.

Lindsey Cariello, MPA, has managed government and institutional giving portfolios at some of New York's most prominent cultural institutions—organizations with $100M+ budgets and eight-figure fundraising operations. She doesn't just know how to write a grant—she knows how funders think, how appropriations work, and where the overlooked dollars are.

  • Deep expertise in federal, state, and city government funding mechanisms
  • Track record of exceeding fundraising goals year over year
  • Experience securing and closing out seven-figure federal appropriations
  • Fluency in agency intricacies at all level of government, and how those intricacies can help or hurt nonprofits
  • Hands-on knowledge of capital and operating funding at every level
  • Healthcare, arts and culture, and economic policy and legislative experience and expertise
  • A Long Islander who understands the unique funding landscape of Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Ready to Unlock New Revenue?

Let's talk about what institutional funding could look like for your organization.

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