Good things start
with people.
I’m Jesse. I help nonprofits find grants and prepare their applications.
Tell me what you want to make possible.
Austin
Hey, I’m Jesse. I want to help people. That’s really where all of this comes from. I like knowing that something I spent time on made someone’s day easier, helped them get something started, or gave them support when they needed it. I want that to be a bigger part of how I spend my life.
A lot of that comes from my family and the experiences we’ve had. My twin brother, Cole, went through treatment for a rare cancer. When someone you love is going through something like that, you want so badly to help. You don’t always know what to do, but you keep looking for ways to be useful. I started Project SEFU to support families facing rare cancers because I wanted to do what I could for people going through something similar.
I also co-founded Go Long for Luke, a flag football fundraiser for autism awareness that has raised more than $3 million. I’m proud of what we’ve been able to do together. Being involved has shown me how many people are willing to give their time and energy when they care about something. It makes me want to keep doing my part.
That’s the feeling behind Unmuted. There are people who have dedicated so much of themselves to helping others, and I want to help them, too. I want to hear about the nonprofit you started, the people you care about, and the thing you’ve been hoping to make happen but haven’t had the funding for yet.
I recently graduated from Ohio State, and I’m bringing my experience in nonprofits, marketing, and research into this work. If I can take some of the grant research and application work off your plate, that’s one way I can contribute. I’ll take the time to understand your organization and be honest with you about where I think I can help.
Unmuted is just me, Jesse. You don’t need a polished pitch to reach out. Tell me what you’re working on and where you’re stuck, and we can start there.
We each have a part.
What you handle
- Tell me about your mission and what you want to fund.
- Share your program details, budget, and organization documents.
- Review the facts and approve the final application before submitting.
What I handle
- Research grants that fit your organization and goals.
- Check requirements and keep track of deadlines.
- Help write the application and organize what’s needed.
What you’ll
receive.
- 01
A funding profile built around your nonprofit
- A clear starting point for the research.
- Your mission, location, and funding needs in one place.
- 02
Researched grants with eligibility checks
- Official sources and the requirements that matter.
- An explanation of why each opportunity may fit.
- 03
A clear deadline and next-step tracker
- Funder deadlines alongside your preparation steps.
- A shared understanding of what needs to happen next.
- 04
Application drafts using your approved information
- Your work explained clearly in your own voice.
- Room for your team to review and make changes.
- 05
A checklist of documents and supporting materials
- A practical list of what the funder requests.
- Missing information identified before the deadline.
Is Unmuted right for you?
You have a nonprofit or community project you care about, and you could use help finding funding and getting applications together.
You’re willing to share information, review drafts, and work together over time. You don’t need previous grant experience or a perfectly written plan to start a conversation.
Grant decisions belong to the funder, so funding is never guaranteed.
What are you hoping
to make possible?
You don’t need a polished pitch.
Tell me a little about what you’re working on.