Carle Brinkman Consulting
Expert Consulting for Nonprofits, Government, and Small Businesses in Strategy, Grants, and Project Management
Strategic Grant-Writing, Project Management, Communications & Advocacy
I specialize in empowering nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses to maximize their impact through strategic leadership and planning, grants, project management, collaborative facilitation, and thoughtfully designed trainings and events. With 20 years of experience in food systems leadership, grant-writing, and cross-sector collaboration, I help clients navigate complex challenges and drive systemic change. You can read more about my Services Here.
Here is how I can support your work...
With a track record of securing over $57 million in funding, I specialize in writing, securing, and managing federal, state, and private grants to help organizations grow and sustain their impact.
Whether you need expert leadership for a complex initiative or short-term staffing to fill a critical gap, I provide hands-on support to keep your projects moving forward.
From messaging strategy, to policy advocacy, I help organizations craft compelling narratives, engage stakeholders, and advance meaningful change.
Navigating change, growth, or long-term strategy? I support organizations in inclusive, big-picture planning to strengthen teams and impact.
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Testimonials from the field...
Martin Bourque
I have worked with Carle Brinkman for over a decade, she is principled, strategic, thorough, experienced, communicative, efficient, and results oriented. Plus she is just the best person to work with.
Amelia Moore
Carle’s compassionate and inclusive approach, combined with her ability to navigate complex budgets and secure multi-year grants, makes her an invaluable asset to any organization. Carle's leadership style, marked by autonomy, guidance, and genuine care for her team, creates an empowering and positive work environment.
Calliope Desenberg
Carle is a great thought partner, writer, editor, and strategist for building a persuasive grant application. She has deep expertise in food systems and funding streams that gives her helpful insights into what funders are looking for.
Minni Forman
Carle was a driving force behind our campaign, leveraging her policy expertise and strategic communications to rally a diverse coalition that successfully secured millions in state funding during a historically tough budget year. Her ability to navigate complex policy landscapes, craft compelling messaging, and build consensus across stakeholders made all the difference. In times of uncertainty that require strategic organizing of many stakeholders, she’s the leader and thought partner you want on your team.
Andy Naja-Riese
I have known and worked with Carle for almost a decade, and she brings top-notch skills in strategic planning, coalition development, and program development and evaluation. Because of Carle, more of our low-income communities are nourished and small-scale farmers are economically viable. It is a pleasure to partner with Carle, and I look forward to future collaborative opportunities.
Denaya Shorter
Carle's expertise in food and farming, nonprofit leadership, and organizational development, as well as her deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, have had a transformative impact on our organization and the communities we have served. Carle leads with integrity and prioritizes dismantling systems of oppression and bias which has resulted in an overall more inclusive and safe workplace. Any team or project would be incredibly fortunate to have her leadership and guidance.
Contact
(+1) 510-545-9990
