Barbara Brangan
Strategic Grants Specialist
Footprints engaged Barb upon recommendation. I am forever grateful for that recommendation. Barb has been so incredible to work, bringing success to our tender and grant applications. Barb brings knowledge and a sincere commitment to service models that deliver social impact. I highly recommend Barb, we have had a great success rate (with still more to come).
Jade Cronan-Thompson,
Chief Service Delivery Officer, Footprints Community
Passionate about improving lives, Barbara Brangan mentors social impact leaders on identifying funding needs, crafting persuasive grant and tender applications, and targeting the right funders.
Barbara has used her expertise in preparing grants and tenders to secure over $38m for social impact initiatives across suicide prevention, domestic and family violence, housing and homelessness, refugee employment pathways, aged care, and more.
With a trauma-informed approach, thanks to her training with Gabor Maté, Barbara brings profound empathy to all services. Based in Sydney's Northern Beaches, she supports clients across Australia in securing more funding while enjoying the process.
Capabilities
Philanthropy, grantmaking and impact investing
- grant program design
Fundraising and partnerships
- fundraising strategy
- implementation support
- case for Support writing/review/advisory
- grants/awards/tender writing
Clients
Assistance Dogs Australia
batyr
Footprints Community
Plate It Forward
RizeUp
The Man Cave
Raise Foundation
Qualifications and recognition
Finalist in the Australian Small Business Champions (2024)
Member of Impact100 Sydney Community (Pro bono Grant Writing Support)
The Funding Network Australia (Pro bono Grant Mentoring)
We found a true ally in Barbara.
Barbara's expertise extended beyond just words on paper; she delved deep into understanding the unique challenges faced by families dealing with domestic and family violence, aligning with opportunities and crafting grant proposals that resonated with the heart of our mission. RizeUp wholeheartedly recommends Barbara's services because she isn't just a grant writer; she has become a valued advocate for the cause.
Carolyn McCall,
Board Member, RizeUp
Working with Barbara was transformative for The Man Cave. Barbara's hands-on and clear approach during the early stages of our grant applications made a real difference. She turned our complex activities into engaging stories that struck a chord with funders, improving our credibility and effectiveness. At the same time, Barbara made the entire grant process seem less daunting and more manageable. Her dedication to understanding every part of our mission and goals ensured that our applications were not just complete but impactful. Thanks to their professionalism and commitment, we've seen great results and recommend [Barbara] to anyone in the social impact sector looking for clarity and success in their funding efforts.
James Lolicato,
General Manager – Operations, The Man Cave
