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WHY GO WITH PKC?



Pete is a professional writer and business consultant who works with high-caliber nonprofits, foundations, government contractors, fundraising agencies, communication firms, and entrepreneurs.


Pete founded PKC to provide you with the specialized consulting services you need to diversify, increase revenue, and win contracts and grants.


PKC is made up of a team of the finest writers, designers, and marketing specialists in the service of corporate and nonprofit clients. Whether you seek a grant to fund your nonprofit or wish to respond to a government RFP, PKC has you covered.


PKC offers full service vendor solutions for proposal writing to bid on and win federal, state, county, city, and local government contracts and grants according to your organization's tax structure.


Whether you require a full technical and business proposal in response to a detailed solicitation or a shorter submision for an RFQ or RFI, PKC has you covered.


No cookie-cutter approaches, PKC finds opportunities for clients that align with the nature, need, and mission of client organizations and funding agencies.


PKC facilitates the cultivation of partnerships between clients and businesses, grantors, community organizations, and government. PKC is always open to collaboration to create positive social impact.


Pete Kimbis has worked in the service of tiny non-profits and large international agencies. He serves on the Board of Directors of Housing Unlimited Inc. to support affordable housing for those recovering from homelessness and mental health setbacks. He is pursuing a law degree and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and has over a decade of experience improving operations and efficiency. A born and raised New Yorker, Pete lives in suburban MD, loves the DMV, and above all, he is the proud papa of three.



PKC OFFERS YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SECURE A WIN



PKC provides full service vendor solutions for proposal writing to bid and win federal, state, county, city, and local government contracts and grants according to your organization's tax structure. Whether you require a full technical and business proposal in response to a detailed solicitation or a shorter submision for an RFQ or RFI, we've got you covered. We research prospective funders to find your best matches and tailor the language and presentation of your solutions to match government acquisition specifications.


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Communications



Write compelling copy for direct mail and email appeals.



SERVICES



All services are offered both individually or as part of a larger suite.



Organizational Positioning



Work with your team to identify your organization’s strengths to position your organization to meet funder expectations.


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RFPs



Full service vendor solutions for proposal writing to bid and win federal, state, county, city, and local government contracts and grants.


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Grant Research



Deliver a custom report of the best funding opportunities from government, foundations, and corporations who have given recently and frequently, and who are focused on the geographic areas and populations that your organization serves.


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Information Design



Centralize internal information needed for the majority of your grant applications so that your organization is efficient and successful in grant-seeking.


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Grant PROPOSAL Writing



Write full grant proposals for governement entities, foundations, and corporations with compelling narratives and corresponding project budgets.


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Grants / contracts Pipeline



Keep your pipeline flowing! Identify new contracting opportunities for your business as they drop, predict which are expiring that you can bid on or identify the right donors and funders for your nonprofit.


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"Pete is a wonderful fundraiser who's always willing to learn. He's inquisitive, does his research and then always does his best to surprise and delight the client. I've been working with Pete now for a few months and he's been great! He's very responsive, reasonable, a great writer and all those characteristics are most important for the wonderful nonprofits we both work with. I can highly recommend Pete Kimbis for those nonprofits ready to raise more money!"



ERICA WAASDORP

PRESIDENT

A DIRECT SOLUTION INC.



"Pete is a creative and persuasive writer of direct fundraiser appeals, and I have no doubt his talents shine through on foundation applications as well. He also stays calm and goes beyond whatever he promises to do with additional creative ideas for projects and approaches. He works well with everyone and is a great networker. Pete is someone with a passion for justice who has great skills to accomplish whatever he takes on."



LAURIE DUKER

CO-FOUNDER & FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

COURTWATCH MONTGOMERY



"Pete is committed to the mission and identifying creative and effective ways to fund programs. He is a great writer, communicator and strategic thinker."



ANGELIQUE SINA

SOCIAL & COFFEE ENTREPRENEUR, FOUNDER, AND PRESIDENT

FRIENDS OF PUERTO RICO



"...the dependable and reliable professional I needed to help me build capacity! Not only did he find new money for my nonprofit clients,he also prepared large-scale grants for international projects. Pete is smart, articulate and he has a special development savvy about him. If you are looking to work with someone who is insightful, intelligent and dependable -- you have found all of that and more in Pete Kimbis!"



HEIDI WEBB

FOUNDER & CEO

GREENKITE FUNDRAISING​



"He raised awareness of our mission and supported our efforts through social media and networking. Pete's command of Facebook and other social media tools is excellent. Most importantly, Pete has impressed me with his mission-driven focus and the warmth and passion he brings to his work on behalf of Housing Unlimited. I am confident he will impress you as well."



ABE SCHUCHMAN

PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

HOUSING UNLIMITED INC.



"I appreciate the care and thoughtfulness Pete brings to his work. No cookie cutter approaches here!"



BONNIE MEYER

PRINCIPAL AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

MEYER PARTNERS



"He was a huge asset in terms of planning, preparation and execution of this race. I am so appreciative for his willingness to help and his continued support year after year. Thank you again Pete, you and your family are simply amazing!!"



RACHEL ROBLEY

ORGANIZER

SAINT JUDES LOCAL 5K RACES, FREDERICK MD



"Peter coordinated regular meetings with non-profit foundations and governmental agencies creatively searching for new means of support for outreach and establishing and writing new grant development opportunities."



JOSEPH G. MURPHY, Ph.D.

FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ON OUR OWN OF MONT. COUNTY







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ARTICLES



Do this FIRST!



If you are about to embark on a Quest, hold up. I am going to make your life so much easier.


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 Grant Writing



Before seeking funders, qualify yourself!


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YOU NEED A GUIDE ON THE SIDE



A fundraising consultant can be your guide to bring order to chaos.


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SHOCK YOUR DONORS



At year-end, we are focused on that last push. December is a critical month.


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PART 1 PARTNERSHIPS

6 InGREDIENTS FOR A MASTERPIECE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP



Partnerships are like recipes. Every recipe has ingredients to make it work, replicable and memorable. Here is a recipe for a phenomenal corporate - nonprofit partnership.


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PART 2 PARTNERSHIPS

CORPORATIONS SHARE WHAT NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIPS WORK BEST AND WHY



I spoke to corporate sponsors to find out what has worked in building relationships with nonprofits. Here is what they had to say!


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