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
Managing Partner
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
Managing Principal
Matt served as Director of Security for a private security company for over 10 years, where he led operations focused on safety, risk mitigation, and crisis response. His security background uniquely equips him to help nonprofits protect what matters most: people, property, and purpose. He identifies vulnerabilities and aligns them with strategic grant opportunities to fund everything from infrastructure upgrades to enhanced programming and community outreach.
Jared M. Krieger
Managing Partner
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
Managing Principal
Matt served as Director of Security for a private security company for over 10 years, where he led operations focused on safety, risk mitigation, and crisis response. His security background uniquely equips him to help nonprofits protect what matters most: people, property, and purpose. He identifies vulnerabilities and aligns them with strategic grant opportunities to fund everything from infrastructure upgrades to enhanced programming and community outreach.
Phil Kline
Director of Operations
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.
Cassie Lilly
Director of Development
Cassie Lilly is a grant writer and development strategist with a Master’s of Science in Nonprofit Fundraising Management from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers). She specializes in humanitarian aid and children’s programs, with a strong focus on hunger and food insecurity. Cassie brings a rare blend of strategic thinking, compelling storytelling, and practical execution to every client engagement. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Adaptive Leadership and Social Change. Based in Baltimore, she lives with her dachshund, Norman, and a large, unruly plant collection.
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.
Phil Kline
Director of Operations
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.
Cassie Lilly
Director of Development
Cassie Lilly is a grant writer and development strategist with a Master’s of Science in Nonprofit Fundraising Management from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers). She specializes in humanitarian aid and children’s programs, with a strong focus on hunger and food insecurity. Cassie brings a rare blend of strategic thinking, compelling storytelling, and practical execution to every client engagement. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Adaptive Leadership and Social Change. Based in Baltimore, she lives with her dachshund, Norman, and a large, unruly plant collection.
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.
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.
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.
April L. Forrer
Grant Consultant
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.
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.
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.
Andrew Uscher
Development Consultant
Andrew bridges the gap between policy and profit with a career spanning the Pentagon, the White House, and the private sector. A former Air Force Intelligence Officer and Senior Executive in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Andrew brings high-level national security expertise to every engagement.
His deep fiscal and growth experience includes serving as an OMB Budget Officer, acting as Chief Development Officer for four corporations, and leading fundraising for three major organizations, notably securing millions for the Senior Executives Association. Currently a member of the Board of Directors for the NDIA, Andrew provides clients with unparalleled mastery in strategic planning, federal budgeting, and business development.
Adam Stockman
Grant Writing Associate
A longtime creative writer, Adam brings sharp narrative skill to grant writing, translating complex missions into clear, compelling proposals. His liberal arts background strengthens cross-disciplinary research and critical thinking, while his deep reading habit keeps his work original and informed. At KG Strategic, he combines empathy with rigor, pairing strong structure, precise language, and strict adherence to funder guidelines to deliver credible, smoothly written proposals centered on impact and outcomes. Adam holds a Liberal Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College in New York.
Nichole Long
Administrative Coordinator
Adam Stockman
Grant Writing Associate
A longtime creative writer, Adam brings sharp narrative skill to grant writing, translating complex missions into clear, compelling proposals. His liberal arts background strengthens cross-disciplinary research and critical thinking, while his deep reading habit keeps his work original and informed. At KG Strategic, he combines empathy with rigor, pairing strong structure, precise language, and strict adherence to funder guidelines to deliver credible, smoothly written proposals centered on impact and outcomes. Adam holds a Liberal Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College in New York.
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.