Federal Grants.
Real Compliance.
Lasting Impact.
Pattern Consulting partners with nonprofits, public agencies, and workforce organizations to deliver hands-on technical assistance and federal grant compliance support.
Grounded in 19+ years of federal grant implementation — and the practical tools to prove it.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & FEDERAL GRANT COMPLIANCE CONSULTING
TA SPECIALIZATIONS
What I help organizations navigate
WHAT WE DO
Technical Assistance & Consulting Services
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Core ServiceTechnical Assistance Consulting
Hands-on TA for grantees and pass-through entities managing federal and state funding. Subrecipient monitoring, compliance coaching, corrective action planning, and audit readiness — without adding permanent staff.
Most Requested
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Strategy & Capacity Building
Strategic planning, theory of change development, and capacity assessments for organizations launching initiatives or managing growth — with a systems-thinking lens at every step.
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Grant Strategy & Compliance
Full grant lifecycle support — strategy, budget development, reporting, funder communications, and extension requests. Grounded in 2 CFR Part 200 and federal requirements.
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TA Workshops & Training
Virtual or in-person workshops on grant management, compliance, and reporting for nonprofit teams, grantee cohorts, and state agency staff. Recently delivered for Local First Arizona's AZERC.
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Operational & Compliance Systems
Procurement policies, internal controls, and documentation workflows built to reduce audit risk. Designed for organizations operating under federal or state funding requirements.
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Leadership Coaching & Facilitation
Executive coaching for leaders navigating transition, program growth, or organizational change. Includes board facilitation, retreat design, and change management support.
TA In Action
Real TA Work.
Real Outcomes.
Pattern Consulting delivers the kind of technical assistance that actually moves organizations — workshops, compliance reviews, corrective action planning, and advisory support grounded in active, on-the-ground federal grant experience.
RECENT WORKSHOP
Grant Management & ReportingLocal First Arizona · AZERC · 60-min virtual · Templates included
Grant lifecycle management — file setup, reporting calendars, milestone tracking
Allowable vs. unallowable expenses with real-world cautionary scenarios
Procurement, conflict of interest documentation, and sub-award pass-through requirements
Outputs vs. outcomes reporting — data collection methodology and funder communication
Templates: Grant Burndown Spreadsheet · Compliance Checklist · Project Management Outline
Client Voices
What Partners Say
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Kwelin helped us transition from a startup to a growth-stage nonprofit through strategic coaching and consulting. Her systems-thinking approach transformed how we operate.
— Ken M.
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Her ability to think systemically and bring others along is incredible. She navigates policy, workforce development, and partnerships with heart and expertise.
— Meg M.
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Kwelin helped me uncover strengths I didn’t even know were there. She brings clarity to complex situations and moves organizations forward with intention.
— Katie G.