Charlotte Kearney

Founder, Kearney Grants, LLC.

Bachelor of Science, Politics, Whitman College

Skilled at turning ideas and data into compelling stories that power your mission, Charlotte is a seamless addition to any development team. Since her fundraising career began in 2021, Charlotte has developed bespoke grant systems that make what can be a complex and involved process efficient, successful, and enjoyable. She loves helping her clients realize their dreams, whether that be building a new school or sustaining valuable community programs.

More than your typical contract grant writer, Charlotte uses a highly collaborative, integrated approach to fundraising. By building close relationships with her clients, your successes become hers, and she loves to see your organization thrive. She manages the full scope of grant fundraising, from research to writing to stewardship, allowing nonprofits to focus on what matters most— the people they serve.

When Charlotte develops your grant strategy, she brings years of experience plus a deep understanding of local funding landscapes. Her lifelong roots in Washington State, Montana, and California give her an in-depth understanding of the Pacific Northwest and West Coast philanthropy network. Charlotte has worked on complex multi-million-dollar capital campaigns and raised over $25,000,000 through private foundation and government grants. She is passionate about making the world a better place, making it natural to communicate your work to potential funders.

Charlotte is a proud member of the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association and the Grant Professionals Association Bay Area Chapter. When not working on how to fund your mission, you can find Charlotte adventuring with her son, husband, and two dogs in her hometown of San Francisco or the Sierras. She is an avid home cook, snow sports lover, reader, hiker, and traveller.