You’re wearing ten hats. Let us take the grant-writing one off your head.
Based in Kansas City, Missouri, McGee KC Consulting serves as a practitioner-led partner for social service leaders who are ready to move from the "grant-chase" to long-term stability. We bridge the gap between the heavy realities of direct service and the high expectations of funders by applying 30 years of social work leadership to your organization’s strategy.
Who We Partner With
We specialize in supporting established 501(c)(3) organizations, typically those with three or more years of operation, that have proven their community impact and are ready to invest in a sustainable, diversified grant portfolio. Our expertise is specifically tailored to visionary leaders tackling the complex challenges of housing instability, food insecurity, domestic violence, mental and behavioral health, reentry, and youth development support.
Beyond the Grant-Chase
By focusing on mission-ready operations, we transition your organization into a managed, 12-month strategic system that replaces the stress of unmanaged deadlines with the peace of a partnership that truly understands the grind of the nonprofit sector. This shifts your focus from chasing one-off awards to building a reliable engine for growth.
Our Practitioner-Led Services
Grant Readiness
Ensuring your nonprofit is structured, compliant, and prepared for funding.Grant Prospecting
Identifying funding opportunities that align with your mission.Grant Proposal Writing
Crafting compelling, funder-ready applications.Grant Management
Overseeing compliance, reporting, and renewals to maintain funder trust.
McGee KC Consulting removes the burden of grant writing and grant management, so your team can focus on serving the community rather than chasing funding.
Stop scrambling. Start scaling.
The Capacity Crisis
You have the mission and the local demand, but you lack sustainable funding to scale your impact. If you are an Executive Director losing sleep over a client's housing while struggling to find time for a grant strategy, you are missing the internal "machinery" required to pursue major funding.
The Transformation: Programmatic Integrity
We leverage 30 years of social work practice experience and our proprietary Nonprofit Wellness Audit to move you beyond "band-aid" awards. We don’t just write; we build the operational stability required to win and manage high-stakes funding for homeless shelters, food pantries, domestic violence shelters, mental and behavioral programs, and reentry services.
The 12-Month Managed System
For less than the cost of a temporary intern, we implement a professional, year-long funding strategy. We replace the stress of unmanaged data and time stolen from your mission with a consistent revenue stream designed for social service nonprofit organizations. We move you beyond the hunt for one-off awards toward a managed approach that secures the funding your impact deserves.
Stop the grant-chase and return your focus to the mission your community depends on.
Our Services
We manage the grant process so you can focus on impact!
Grant Readiness
Most nonprofits assume they’re ready for grants, but even the best programs go unfunded without the proper infrastructure. Funders don’t just look at your mission. They examine your capacity to manage funding, measure impact, and sustain programs.
If your organization isn’t grant-ready, it could delay access to funding opportunities by years while other organizations with stronger infrastructure move ahead.
Our Grant Readiness Audit identifies what’s missing, what needs strengthening, and how to position your social service nonprofit as a top funding candidate. Instead of wasting time on unsuccessful applications, let’s ensure your organization is fully prepared to win grants now, without unnecessary delays.
Grant Prospect Research
Not all grants are created equal. Applying for the wrong funding opportunities can waste valuable time and resources, leading to frustration and rejection. At McGee KC Consulting, we take the guesswork out of finding the right funders by conducting in-depth grant prospect research tailored to your nonprofit’s mission, programs, and funding goals.
Grant prospect research saves time by allowing social service nonprofits to focus on funders who are the best fit rather than blindly applying to every opportunity. It increases success rates by ensuring applications are well aligned with funders’ priorities, making them more likely to be funded. Understanding a funder’s giving history and priorities strengthens relationships, helping nonprofits build long-term partnerships beyond a single grant. Additionally, a targeted funding approach reduces grant fatigue by preventing burnout from applying to every possible grant and ensures more efficient, strategic use of resources.
Let’s find the right funders for your nonprofit! Our expert prospect research team provides you with a clear, strategic roadmap to funding opportunities aligned with your mission.
Grant Proposal Writing
A well-written grant proposal is more than just an application; it’s a compelling case for support that convinces funders why your social service nonprofit deserves their investment. At McGee KC Consulting, we write clear, persuasive, and funder-focused grant proposals highlighting your organization’s impact, sustainability, and alignment with funding priorities.
Our approach goes beyond filling out forms. We tell your nonprofit’s story in a way that resonates with funders, blending data-driven insights with emotional impact to create a powerful narrative. We ensure every proposal is tailored to the specific funder's guidelines while maintaining a strong, authentic voice for your organization. Whether you need a first-time application, a renewal request, or a major competitive grant, we provide the expertise to craft compelling, well-structured, and highly competitive proposals.
Are you ready to submit winning proposals that stand out? Let’s collaborate to craft applications that speak to funders and drive results.
Grant Management
Winning a grant is just the beginning. How you manage it determines whether funders will continue to invest in your nonprofit. Effective grant management ensures compliance, accountability, and a strong relationship with funders, increasing the likelihood of future funding. At McGee KC Consulting, we take the burden off your team by tracking deadlines, managing reporting requirements, and ensuring proper fund utilization so you stay in good standing with funders.
Through our expert support, your social service nonprofit can avoid common compliance pitfalls, strengthen financial stewardship, and focus on running programs without worrying about complex grant requirements. With McGee KC Consulting as your grant management partner, you can be confident that your funding is handled efficiently, accurately, and professionally.
Don’t let poor grant management risk your funding. Let us help you stay organized, compliant, and funder-ready for the long term.
Our Areas of Expertise
We partner exclusively with 501(c)(3) social service nonprofit organizations serving:
Housing Instability and Homelessness
Reentry and Justice-Involved Services
Domestic Violence and Shelter Services
Mental and Behavioral Health
Food Insecurity
Finacial Literacy
Why Choose Us?
Stop the "Grant-Chase." Start Managing Your Mission.
You wear ten hats, grant writer shouldn't be one of them. At McGee KC Consulting, we are your practitioner-led partner. We bridge the gap between the heavy realities of direct social services and the high expectations of grant funders.
The McGee KC Consulting Advantage
30 Years of Social Work Practice Experience: We’ve walked the path. We leverage three decades of practice to align your crisis management with high-level strategy.
Proprietary Nonprofit Wellness Audit: We don’t just fill out forms. We ensure your program design is "mission-ready" and built to win.
A Managed 12-Month Grant System: We replace the stress of missed deadlines with a comprehensive retainer providing monthly strategy, prospecting, and tailored submissions.
Grant Readiness & Strategic Onboarding: We prepare your organization to win by providing dedicated readiness packages that ensure you have the infrastructure to manage federal, state, and foundation funds.
Practitioner-to-Practitioner Language: Whether you need a la carte services or long-term support, we speak your language, not just "funder-speak", to translate your impact into results.
Ready to secure sustainable funding without exhaustion? If your established 501(c)(3) (3+ years in operation) is ready for a strategic partner, we are here to help.
About the Founder
A Lifetime of Service, A Commitment to Nonprofit Success
For over 30 years, Dr. Eve McGee has dedicated her career to advancing social change. With a background in social work practice and nonprofit leadership, she deeply understands the challenges faced by social service nonprofits: navigating limited resources, securing sustainable funding, and delivering impactful programs to vulnerable communities.
As a seasoned social worker with three decades of direct practice experience, Dr. McGee has worked in community-based organizations, nonprofits, and academic institutions. She has held multiple nonprofit leadership positions and specializes in program design, implementation, and grants management.
Dr. McGee is an advocate, strategist, and problem-solver. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Research College of Nursing, Community Mental Health Fund, and EITAS.