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 Consultants
Here to Help You Do More Good
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
Grant Consultant
Cassie Lilly is a grant writer and development strategist specializing 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. She holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Fundraising Management from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers) and researches the sociological impact of historical foodways in her PhD studies. She resides in Baltimore with her dachshund Norman and a large, unruly plant collection.
Phil Kline
Grant Consultant
Phil served six years in the Air Force as a military police officer, specializing in anti-terrorism and base security operations overseas. With extensive experience in security management and leading large teams, he brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to his work. As a non-profit consultant, Phil prioritizes each client’s organizational needs and long-term success, guiding them through the funding process with the same strategic focus he brought to his military career.
Adam Stockman
Administrator
A longtime creative writer, Adam brings a strong narrative lens to grant writing. His liberal arts training sharpened cross-disciplinary thinking and research, and his insatiable love for reading speculative fiction keeps ideas fresh and well-sourced. He excels at telling others’ stories with clarity and respect, centering mission and impact. At KG Strategic, he pairs empathy with rigor: tight structure, precise grammar, and meticulous adherence to guidelines so proposals read smoothly and land credibly.
Nichole Long
Administrator
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.
Grace Murphy
Administrator
Trained in criminology and seasoned as a judicial circuit court clerk, Grace brings an eye for legal nuance and grant-funding details to every project. In her role, Grace ensures that all client metrics are met and every document is meticulously organized in their client portals.