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CLARITY

Why Clarity?

Here’s the truth about grants. Getting one is like a high-stakes win at the blackjack table. It can be hard to know if the whole ordeal will be a hit or miss. You could waste time and ruin team morale, or add some strategy and win so big you’re able to double your workforce in 12 months.

If you want to maximise your chances, there’s no shortcuts with effective grant writing. Whether an application is 5 or 50 pages, every sentence has to sing. The process is so time consuming and difficult that nobody runs towards it.

Except me. I love that my job as founder of Clarity Content is working with businesses to get incredible results. I’ve seen the difference that grant success can make. Since 2020, I’ve won over $55 million for my clients, who are now growing their companies at a greater scale than they had previously thought possible.

It’s my job to tell powerful stories, connect people with causes, and showcase the wins of companies and charities striving to make the world a better place. If you’re doing good in the world, I want to help you talk about it. Communicating with clarity can dramatically increase your income by winning grants and enabling expansion of the important outcomes you deliver.

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Grant Writing to Win

Since 2020, I’ve helped secure over $55.1 million in funds for businesses and charities. Imagine what a partnership could do for your future growth. I’m experienced in winning State and Federal government grants, plus funds from Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations.

Edit & Review

Increase your competitiveness before submission with an external review from an expert. I offer thorough edits including reframing the narrative to align with funding priorities, reviewing budgets and editing supporting documents to give you an extra edge over the competition.

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Training & Workshops

If you’re serious about winning grants as a core part of your fundraising strategy, then you should build capacity for this within your team. Up-skilling can be the most cost-effective option for many organisations to build success over the long-term. I’m excited to offer The 7-Figure Grant Writing Course for this purpose. For customised training queries please reach out directly to discuss.

Portfolio

MAJOR EVENTS

$1.5 million secured for Adelaide Fringe enabled innovative adjustments to continue to deliver Adelaide’s largest arts event post-COVID.

RECYCLING & MANUFACTURING

$3.5 million secured to build a circular economy for tyre waste in WA, creating thousands of tonnes of repurposed materials.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

With a $270,000 grant from Ecstra Foundation, the Australian School of Entrepreneurship will deliver a program targeted towards young people in Townsville at risk of disengaging from school.

DISABILITY SERVICES

An $820,000 grant enabled Scope to build Key Word Sign resources and training services to the benefit of those with Complex Communication Needs.

MUSIC & ARTS

A grant of $462,000 from the RISE Fund will support the iconic New Years Eve festival Beyond The Valley to restart after COVID disruptions.

HOUSING SERVICES

Multiple grants secured for Head Start Homes have enabled an innovative home-ownership pilot program to grow in the Mid-North coast of NSW.

“Clarity Content offered clear and thorough advice on our application, super fast! I am grateful to the quick turn around and flexible approach, more than anything their support gave me confidence that I was on the right track and ensured I had clear messaging across all areas of the grant.”

Jo O’Callaghan, Head of Program Operations at Adelaide Fringe

“Leslie and her team provide a five star service to their clients in that they are diligent with the details, innovative in their approach, extremely hard working and always available to discuss proposals, questions or concerns. Thanks to Clarity Content, and their ability to communicate and bring expression to our core values and mission, we’ve been able to significantly scale up to have a much greater impact in Australia. Their approach is both incredibly personal as well as professional. In many ways, we now consider Leslie a part of our wider team, such is her commitment to truly listening and caring for her clients. Thank you Leslie, you and your team are world class!”

Ben Higgins, National Youth Director Alpha Australia

“Leslie did a fantastic job at helping us develop and implement our grant strategy. This was fundamental in us being able to win the grant funds we needed to help reduce homelessness and poverty within the community. Leslie quickly identified our value proposition and has a fantastic ability to be able to transform this knowledge into grant applications that maximise success. We highly recommend her work.”

Stephen Woodlands, Founder & Managing Director at Head Start Homes

“We have worked with Clarity Content on a successful grant submission and found their service, professionalism and responsiveness of very high quality. The writing was very articulate and they really took the time to understand our project. It made the process of writing a grant efficient and even enjoyable!! Highly recommended.”

Katie Lyon, Manager Capacity Building Services, Scope Ltd

“Leslie has tremendous skill in expressing our organisation purpose in every kind of report she writes for me. She asks the right questions and then is able to articulate exactly what needs to be said. She is a true practitioner of her craft and I highly recommend her.”

Raigan Howard, CEO Hello Hurricane Foundation

“Seldom do you encounter individuals who very quickly grasp your mission, purpose and values, and can then articulate them in a compelling way to a prospective donor. Leslie’s grant writing skills are second to none, in my experience. Erudite and focussed, Leslie can present a convincing argument in a succinct and engaging way. And all within tight timeframes, with a calm and confident manner. I am looking forward to continue engaging Leslie in our grant writing and research activities. “

Scott Walters, CEO Opportunity International

“Leslie and the Clarity Content team have been absolutely fantastic to work with. We have been using their grant writing services for over a year and it has been a huge asset to our business with successful outcomes. Leslie and the team have extensive knowledge of grants especially in the social impact and disability sector and how to strategically conduct applications. Our own knowledge around grants has also greatly improved through learning from their expertise. The team is lovely with great communication, and always happy to answer any questions we have or provide clarification if needed. Highly recommended!”

Jess Rowlings, CEO Next Level Collaboration