GDS Grants | Full-Service Grant Services for Nonprofits Worldwide

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.

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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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Get the GDS 2024 Pricing Report

Are you charging enough for your grant services? Do you struggle to price and get fairly paid for your work? See what 170 independent grant professionals had to say.

Watch the Results Release Webinar hosted by Holly Rustick of the Grant Writing & Funding podcast Purchase the GDS 2024 Pricing Survey full report Request a free Overview of the GDS 2024 Pricing Survey Report Join us on June 25th for an interactive workshop: “What to Consider When Pricing Your Grant Work” register here Join the conversation about Fair Pricing & Fair Pay for grant professionals on Linked In

Testimonials

Corey Lewis

Corporate Relations Manager
Miami Book Fair, Miami-Dade College

"The year-over-year data analysis GDS conducted for us gave us the stats we needed to strengthen our grant applications and illuminated trends we hadn't imagined, opening opportunities for new programs and new funding sources."

Ellyn Okrent

Former Chief Executive Officer (Retired)
Fuller Center

"I went through 3 grant writers in 4 years. Each time we lost grants and time on recruiting and onboarding. Opportunities fell through the cracks. Funders were lost in the shuffle; we said "I'm sorry" a lot. With GDS, I don't worry anymore. They meet all deadlines, cultivate strong relationships with funders, and hold our staff and programs to a higher standard through data tracking."

Sherry Johnson

Former Executive Director
Community Caring Center of Palm Beach

"In the first 12 months, we've received triple in awards than what we spent on GDS services, but the biggest takeaway has been the time it has given me to just be an Executive Director."

Upcoming Events

How to Conduct an Introduction Letter Campaign

Jun 30, 2025

An Introduction Letter Campaign can be an effective strategy for cultivating relationships with new funders who do not accept unsolicited proposals. In this session we will cover how to identify, track, communicate and cultivate a relationship with potential funders.

Creating a Grant Seeking Strategy

Jul 10, 2025

This session will teach participants to turn scattered grant opportunities into a focused, realistic plan. Participants will learn how to build a strategy that works with their calendar, team bandwidth, and funding priorities. They'll leave with skills to prioritize funders, pace submissions, and align their grants calendar with important agency dates, their broader program and fiscal goals.

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