Our Mission
To empower nonprofit leaders with the resources, strategy, and support to secure funding and create lasting impact in their communities.
At KG Strategic, we understand how challenging it can be for nonprofits to secure the funding they need to thrive. Founded by Jared Krieger—an experienced grant strategist with over five years of hands-on success in the nonprofit sector—we help turn bold visions into fully funded realities.
Backed by advanced degrees in Homeland Security, Disaster Management, and Business Administration—and currently pursuing a doctorate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership—Jared leads his team with expertise and heart on every engagement.
KG Strategic is committed to helping you navigate the complex world of grant funding so you can stay focused on what matters most: driving real impact in your community.
Our Approach
Support That Moves Your Mission Forward.
Discovery & Discussion
We take the time to truly understand your organization—its mission, goals, challenges, and timeline—so we can build a path forward together.
Research & Strategy
Using our trusted network of hundreds of private foundations, public grant programs, family foundations, corporate foundations, and more, we match your work with funding sources that align with your values and vision.
Proposal Development
Our team delivers customized, compelling, grant proposals that highlight your organization’s strengths and align with funder priorities.
Compliance & Support
You will receive ongoing support to ensure compliance with grant requirements, setting you up for long-term success.
Federal Grant-Making Agencies
50 States have grant-making bodies
Private Foundations in the U.S
Faith-based funders
Family Foundations
Corporate Foundations
Tribal and territorial funders
Community foundations
Meet Your Grant Strategists
Experienced, detail-driven, and invested in your success
Jared M. Krieger
Principal
Jared is a grant-writing leader with 5+ years across federal, state, and private funding and an MBA. He holds a B.A. in Homeland Security, an M.S. in Homeland Security & Disaster Management, and board certifications in Security Management and Physical Security. Jared has authored 1,000+ proposals with a success rate above 90%, securing $100M+ for clients. He has built a team that backs its work with a money-back guarantee—because they know how to craft compliant, funder-aligned proposals that get approved. Jared blends rigorous compliance, straightforward storytelling, and strategic judgment to deliver results.
Matthew Goodman
Principal
Matt was the Director of Security for a private security company for over 10 years. He led operations focused on safety, risk mitigation, and crisis response. Matt’s security background makes him uniquely equipped to help nonprofits protect what matters most—people, property, and purpose. He knows how to identify vulnerabilities and align them with strategic grant opportunities to fund everything from infrastructure upgrades to enhanced programming and outreach.
Cassie Lilly
Director of Client Funds Development
Cassie Lilly is a grant writer and development strategist with a Masters in Science in Non Profit Fundraising Management from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers). She specializes in humanitarian aid and children's programs, specifically hunger and food insecurity.
Cassie brings a mix of strategy, honed narrative skill, and practical execution to every client. Currently in her PhD program, Cassie researches the sociological impact of historical foodways. She resides in Baltimore with her dachshund Norman and a large, unruly plant collection.
Matthew Weiner
Grant Consultant
Matthew is a grants and philanthropy professional with over five years of experience securing foundation, government, and community funding for initiatives spanning affordable housing, food security, resident services, community development, and youth programs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and an MBA with a focus on leadership and team development.
Known for translating complex program needs into clear, funder-aligned proposals, Matthew builds strong relationships that support long-term, sustainable impact. His strategic, research-driven approach to funding helps organizations strengthen outcomes, expand capacity, and scale their work with confidence.
Phil Kline
Leadership & Strategy Consultant
Phil served six years in the Air Force as a military police officer, specializing in anti-terrorism and overseas base security operations. With deep experience in security management and leading large teams, he brings a disciplined, mission-driven approach to his work. As a Leadership & Strategy Consultant, Phil focuses on each client’s organizational priorities and long-term objectives, guiding them through complex initiatives with the same strategic clarity and operational rigor that defined his military career. Detail-oriented and approachable, Phil is friendly, responsive, and ready to support clients at every stage of the process.
Nicete Moodie
Client Success Manager
Nicete ensures every client experience is smooth, responsive, and well-organized from first contact through submission and follow-up. She serves as a primary point of communication, coordinating timelines, managing requests, and keeping information flowing clearly between clients and the grant team. Nicete supports onboarding, tracks deadlines and deliverables, and helps maintain accurate client records and portals so nothing falls through the cracks. With a steady, service-oriented approach, she helps clients feel informed and supported while enabling the team to stay focused on strategy, writing, and results.
April L. Forrer
Grant Consultant
April is a nonprofit executive and community engagement leader with over 15 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, and organizational leadership. She has successfully secured and managed state, federal, and foundation funding while leading mission-driven organizations serving children and families across Maryland. April holds a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts from Marymount University and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Adam Stockman
Grant Writing Associate
A longtime creative writer, Adam brings a sharp narrative sensibility to grant writing, translating complex missions into clear, compelling proposals. His liberal arts background honed cross-disciplinary research and critical thinking, while his lifelong reading habit keeps his work original, informed, and intellectually agile. Adam excels at telling clients’ stories with clarity and respect, always centering impact and outcomes. At KG Strategic, he pairs empathy with rigor, combining strong structure, precise language, and meticulous adherence to funder guidelines to produce proposals that read smoothly, meet requirements, and earn credibility with reviewers.
Nichole Long
Administrative Coordinator
Drawing on hands-on administrative work in the judiciary circuit court system, Nichole excels at coordinating with clients to gather all required documentation for each grant. She collaborates closely with the team to equip clients with what they need, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process.
Lisa Weaver
Client Success Manager
Lisa holds a dual Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology, grounding her work in a deep understanding of people, communities, and social systems. She brings nearly a decade of experience in leadership, training, and strategic development, with a strong focus on mission-driven organizations. Her background includes building and stewarding relationships with stakeholders, supporting fundraising and program growth, and working closely with boards and leadership to advance organizational impact with integrity, accountability, and compassion.