OUR CLIENTS
Jennifer Pelligra, Executive Director, Community Options
“Community Options has had a long-standing relationship with ThinkSharp! and we continue to invest in our future by partnering with their team. They have successfully supported us in receiving operational grants, funds for facility improvements, capital campaigns, and government and CDOT funding. They increase our capacity in a way that as a non-profit we could not do without them. They are truly a part of our team and success.
Lori coached our Staff and Board Teams to create a Strategic Plan that reflects our agency values and core vision and set goals based solidly in the realm of our mission that drive our daily decisions – it is a real, living document and usable tool for our business and one I would highly recommend collaborating with ThinkSharp! to accomplish. They keep us on track with annual reviews and reports that show the evolution of the agency in reaching goals and this encourages and empowers Staff to continue on the right path.
The investment we have made to have ThinkSharp! as our partners has an immeasurable return because it is not just about bringing in funding – it is about community capacity building, relationships, morale, and sustainability.”
Shawn Wall, Executive Director, World At Hand
“Working with Lori (through the CRC GrantCorps program) was truly a turning point for my young grassroots nonprofit. From day one, her energy, curiosity, and commitment to understanding our mission were clear. As she learned more about our organization, her drive to help us create lasting impact only grew.
Over the course of six months, we brainstormed, built strategy, completed "homework" between meetings, and co-edited narratives that brought our story to life. Thanks to Lori, I gained a deeper understanding of grant writing, data use, storytelling, and how to align compelling narratives with funder requirements. She helped me turn complex ideas into powerful, fundable language.
Together, we crafted a core narrative that I’ve since adapted for multiple grants, fellowships, and awards. The results speak for themselves: we’ve received national recognition, secured $17,000 in new or pledged funding, and are entering our fifth year with more momentum and funding than ever before. I now feel equipped and confident navigating the grant landscape, and that is entirely thanks to Lori’s thoughtful and expert coaching.”