Global Development Solutions

Community Impact
Communicating Impact with Data-Driven Grant Writing
Global Development Solutions (GDS) is a full-service grant consulting, data analysis, and research firm offering a gold standard level of service to community-serving organizations of all sizes around the world. GDS works with Executive Directors, board members, and existing development and program staff to sharpen development strategies, strengthen program results, support agency efforts to maximize impact and make life better for those served.

Our Process
We don't just write grants: we develop comprehensive grant-getting strategies.
We work with only a handful of select clients whose programs we believe in, and deliver services we are passionate about.
We identify new funding sources while bolstering relationships with current partners. We implement systems to manage your workload, scale your efforts and preserve your institutional memory. We expertly manage the entire grant process, relieving staff of administrative burdens and allowing you to focus on your mission.
Our Services
We provide comprehensive development services: grant readiness analysis, funder research, annual grant strategic plans, proposal preparation, coaching, review & critique services, program & budget development, grant management, data tracking systems, program monitoring and evaluation, program impact reports, economic impact analysis, and more.


About Us
The GDS team has provided development services since 2008 with 70+ years of combined experience in government, policymaking, nonprofit leadership, community & economic development, health & human services, program design & implementation, data & impact analysis, systems design, and software development.
GDS has a dedicated team of professionals spanning over 12 time zones, working around the world and around the clock to meet the needs of our clients. We operate 100% virtually, capitalizing on economies of scale, maximizing submissions each year through system development and scaling deliverables.
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Testimonials
Miami Book Fair, Miami-Dade College
Fuller Center
Community Caring Center of Palm Beach