Elsie Consulting helps nonprofits navigate complex grant landscapes, unlock private and public funding at every level, and tap into revenue sources most organizations overlook.
Most nonprofits leave money on the table. Elsie Consulting brings insider knowledge of how government agencies and institutional funders actually operate.
We audit your current funding pipeline and identify untapped government, foundation, and institutional sources you're not pursuing.
We build a prioritized pipeline with clear timelines, budgets, and narratives tailored to each funder's priorities and compliance requirements.
From grant writing to reporting to relationship management, we handle the heavy lifting so your team can focus on mission delivery.
A la carte engagements and ongoing retainers designed to fit your organization's stage and ambitions.
Federal, state, and local funding identification, application development, and compliance management.
Compelling proposals backed by data, strong narratives, and deep knowledge of what reviewers want to see.
Identify overlooked funding streams including federal appropriations, capital grants, and niche institutional programs.
Stay in good standing with funders through meticulous reporting, budget tracking, and deadline management.
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.