We help Christian nonprofits build funding capacity through readiness assessment, research, proposal development, and strategic advisory services.
Core Services
From readiness and research to proposal development and long-term funding strategy, we help Christian nonprofits build sustainable funding capacity.
READINESS ASSESSMENT
Lay the foundation before you pursue funding.
Many nonprofits rush into grant applications before they are truly ready. We offer a structured, faith-aligned assessment process that evaluates your organization's current capacity, documentation, and funding narrative. Our goal is to identify gaps and help you build a strong, funder-ready foundation.
Best for: Startups and small organizations (under $250K) or any nonprofit preparing for long-term funding success
Deliverables may include: Gap analysis, readiness roadmap, templates, and strategic guidance
Specialized Services
FUNDING RESEARCH
Target opportunities aligned with your mission.
Once your organization is ready, we conduct targeted research to identify funding opportunities aligned with your values and programming. We don’t just hand over a list, we help you understand each funder’s priorities and how your story fits into their mission.
Best for: Organizations with key documents and clarity in place, ready to engage potential funders
Deliverables may include: Custom funder research report, strategy call, and funding calendar
STRATEGIC FUNDING ADVISORY
Consistent support. Sustainable growth.
Grants are not one-time events; they are part of a larger funding strategy. Our ongoing partnership model gives you access to regular strategy sessions, funder cultivation guidance, proposal oversight, and continuous alignment with your mission. This is ideal for nonprofits seeking stability and strategic growth without hiring full-time staff.
Best for: Organizations ready to invest in long-term funding strategy.
Structure: Retainer-based quarterly or annual engagements based on your need.
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
Thoughtful proposals. Strategic advantage.
We work with your team to craft thoughtful, mission-driven proposals that reflect your voice and vision without compromising your values. From narrative development to attachments, we ensure your application is complete, cohesive, and funder-ready.
Best for: Organizations pursuing their first or next grant with limited in-house capacity
Deliverables may include: Full proposal drafts, budget review, submission assistance
AI FOR CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS (New!)
Practical tools. Purpose-driven innovation.
We help you explore and integrate AI in a way that strengthens your mission, not distracts from it. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting, we offer practical ethical guidance rooted in responsibility, discernment, and real-world application.
Services include:
Custom AI assistants trained on your organization’s materials, tone, and values
Team workshops focused on AI literacy, ethical use, and internal adoption
Ongoing support to help you use AI tools wisely, effectively, and faithfully
Best for: Christian leaders ready to explore AI with integrity, confidence and clarity.
Rooted in Purpose
Hi. I’m Sandy, principal and founder of Christian Grant Partners (formerly Callahan Consultants), a boutique Christian nonprofit consulting firm. I founded Christian Grant Partners to help Christian-led nonprofits build the strategy, capacity, and funding relationships needed to advance their mission. Drawing on more than 35 years of experience in research, planning, communication, and organizational leadership, I help organizations pursue funding opportunities with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
In 2020, I was inspired by Arthur Brooks’ From Strength to Strength and left corporate America to bring my gifts, wisdom, and crystallized intelligence to serve others. With a passion for the health and well-being of the most vulnerable in our society, I dove into the grant world with an ever-deepening purpose to help non-profits find and secure financial resources to help them carry out their missions. Today, I focus on supporting Christian-focused and Christian-led organizations
God gives us talents to use for good. I use mine to help ministries and faith-led organizations secure the resources they need to serve their communities.
Expertise
Research & analysis
Strategic planning
Funding strategy
Proposal development
Approach
Simplicity creates clarity
Strategy drives results
Relationships matter
Values
Integrity
Stewardship
Respect
I bring 35+ years of hands-on experience in research, business case writing, project management, leadership, and communication. I’ve worked across sectors and understand how to get complex work done clearly and efficient
I am a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). I’ve have been a PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2014 and completed an advanced training program through Learn Grant Writing, a CFRE-approved education provider.
Research-driven strategy. Sustainable funding. Greater impact.
Reach out if you’re ready to plant new seeds and grow your mission with focus and purpose.
Get in Touch
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