In 2024 alone, I helped mission-driven clients secure over $700K in funding, from state and foundation grants to private funding sources. I’ve worked with organizations like The Nature Conservancy to strengthen governance for seaweed cooperatives and helped social impact founders navigate the complex funding landscape.
My work spans grant writing, program design, and advocacy storytelling, from consulting on sustainable aquaculture policies to crafting education content for university programs. I offer practical, results-driven solutions to help your mission grow.
Services
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Helping you secure funding and build programs that drive real impact
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Developing narratives, impact reports, and research-driven content to engage funders, mobilize support, and amplify your mission.
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Equipping teams with customized training sessions and interactive workshops focused on funding strategy, program design, and effective storytelling.
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Connecting the dots between funding, growth, and opportunities by building partnerships and collaborations.
Meet Beck Hayes:
Funding & Impact Strategist
Beck Hayes believes business should be a force for good—helping founders and changemakers build ventures that serve people, protect the planet, and maintain profitability. With a background in social entrepreneurship, strategic storytelling, and program development, she helps mission-driven organizations secure funding, scale operations, and maximize impact.
Through Sowing Seas, Beck blends her expertise in regenerative aquaculture and business development to support those shaping the future of the Blue Economy. Her hands-on work with ocean farmers through the New England Sugar Kelp Cooperative and the Belize Women’s Seaweed Farmers Association has helped advance economic resilience, gender equity, and sustainable industry growth.
Follow their journey.
This free 15-minute call is for mission-driven startups and nonprofits exploring funding support. We’ll discuss your goals and determine if my expertise in grants, research, storytelling, or strategy is the right fit for your needs.
This is not a consulting session but a chance to assess whether my services align with your funding challenges. If we’re a good match, I’ll recommend the best next steps for working together.
Free Discovery Call
In this 45-minute strategy session, I’ll provide guidance on how to frame your project for funders to increase your chances of securing funding.
If you’re looking for funding: I’ll identify at least 3 non-federal funding sources (grants, foundations, investors, corporate funding, etc.) tailored to your mission.
If you already found a funding opportunity: I’ll help refine your approach to improve your chances of success—whether it’s your application narrative, program design, or budget.
After the call, you’ll receive a 1-page Key Takeaways Report of funding leads, action steps, and strategic recommendations.
Funding Strategy Jumpstart
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Ready to dive in?
Let’s harness the waves of change together!
For other inquiries, drop me a line at:
beck.hayes@sowingseas.org
CIC Providence
225 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903
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