ALLY FOR ALL YOUR GRANT NEEDS
Private Foundations - State - Federal
ABOUT US
GrantAlly helps nonprofits advance their missions through grant writing, funding research, and year-round grant management. We handle the work behind the scenes so your team can focus on the people and communities you serve.
Our team works with yours to plan grants, prepare proposals, and track deadlines and reporting.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:
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Identify funding from private, state, and federal sources.
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Develop an annual grant plan.
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Assist with program budgeting and financial strategy.
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Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports.
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Write and edit 50+ grant proposals annually.
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Facilitate funder connections for future relationships.
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Collaborate with Program Directors to develop programs, gather data, and optimize impact.
OUR TEAM
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Lorna has been with GrantAlly since its inception in May 2020. She has been immersed in the nonprofit sector since she was seven years old when her parents worked with private educational institutions in Indiana. Lorna worked at multiple private colleges in Indiana and Ohio after graduation from college, while teaching various students voice and piano lessons. She has always enjoyed writing and interacting with people for a good cause. So, she studied grant writing at the University of Cincinnati and is a member of the Grant Professionals Association. She and her husband both work from home. They have two sweet little girls, Priya Grace and Ruchi Faith. Time outside of work is spent as a family outdoors, making music, cooking and baking, at church, or completing fun art and home improvement projects.
Tara Miller joined GrantAlly in 2025, bringing both experience and passion for nonprofit work. Tara’s journey began when she met her husband, Garrett, during their time in the Navy while stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. After their service, Tara, Garrett, and their two daughters settled in the DFW area, where they’ve made a home and become deeply connected to the community. Tara graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership. She has since cultivated her passion for supporting children and families through her work in the nonprofit sector. With five years of grant writing experience, Tara is committed to helping organizations secure the resources they need to make a lasting impact. Tara is actively involved in her church community and loves spending long weekends at the lake with her family. She’s also the proud owner of two dogs, Duck and Goose, who always keep things fun. Tara is excited to continue her work at GrantAlly, helping nonprofits fulfill their missions and make a difference in the world.
After more than a decade in the nonprofit sector, Amit launched GrantAlly to serve other organizations as an integral grant writing support system. He worked at multiple Cincinnati nonprofits in marketing, development, community engagement, programming, and facility management. Before coming to Cincinnati, he was an international entrepreneur. He is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and continually furthers his education at Purdue. Some of his favorite activities are dates with his wife, Lorna, spending time with his kids, volunteering, creating delicious meals in his home kitchen, and building community at his church.
Brooke Hubner joined the GrantAlly team in 2024. She graduated summa cum laude from Wheaton College in Norton, MA, with a double major in music and writing. Brooke then attended St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia on a Fulbright scholarship where she earned a Masters degree in Atlantic Canada Studies. Since then, her professional career has been spent in the nonprofit sector, where she has worn many hats and has done everything from writing grants to planning events for almost twenty years. She has had the privilege of serving on several boards, and currently resides in Florida with her two cats.
Grant joined GrantAlly in 2025. He holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Montana. He has spent nearly a decade in the nonprofit sector with positions ranging from Pharmacy Technician to Grant Coordinator. Grant lives in Missoula, Montana, with his wife, Mars, and their two beagles, Scuba and Clover Berry. He recently joined the board for Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT). Outside of work, he enjoys playing guitar with his band, watching basketball, catching a movie at the local community cinema, running marathons, cooking vegetarian/vegan food, and helping source vintage items with his wife for her antique booth.
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Katy Sulfridge brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience to GrantAlly. Her background spans executive leadership, communications, development, and grant writing, with a passion for helping nonprofits secure funding and build sustainable fundraising programs. Katy enjoys working alongside organizations to strengthen their missions and create lasting community impact. She is currently completing a Master of Public Administration at Marshall University and lives in southeast Ohio with her husband and two children.
Cori joined the GrantAlly team in 2026. She holds a MA in English and PhD in Educational Leadership from Colorado State University. She spent 30 years as a high school teacher and administrator, where grant writing became essential in finding innovative ways to support her students and staff. After her career in education, Cori went on to become a grant writer
supporting nonprofits arts organizations within the community. Still living in Colorado, Cori enjoys running, biking, and yoga. She and her husband have two daughters and are preparing to become empty nesters.
Michelle Estes, PsyD, joined GrantAlly in 2026. She is a seasoned grant writer with over 12 years of experience securing funding for nonprofit organizations and universities. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, which strengthened her aptitude for rigorous research, analytical thinking, and compelling writing. Prior to her grant-writing career, Michelle worked as a clinician, providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families, as well as conducting psychological testing to assess cognitive, emotional, and academic functioning. As a grant writer, she values working collaboratively with clients to identify funding opportunities that support their mission. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and her twenty-something daughter in Cincinnati. A devoted night owl, she can often be found playing Scrabble and Wordle, tackling The New York Times crossword puzzles, or getting lost in a good psychological thriller.
CURRENT PARTNERS
HOW IT WORKS
