MARY TATUM CONSULTING

    Funding Results That Drive Real-World Impact

    Strategic grant development and leadership support for child advocacy centers, nonprofits, and public-sector teams.

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    Meet Dr. Mary Tatum, DPA

    Advocate. Strategist. Leader.

    Dr. Tatum has a diverse portfolio that showcases her strategic thinking at executive levels. A former county commissioner with advanced degrees in public administration, she has conducted over 700 forensic interviews and regularly trains teams on trauma-informed care, interagency collaboration, and data-informed decision-making. Dr. Tatum listens and helps organizations solve problems.

    Over the past two decades, Mary has:

    • Supported nonprofits, counties, and CAC teams in securing sustainable grant funding
    • Led coordinated responses that improve outcomes for children and families
    • Informed state and federal policy discussions that promote compassionate approaches to care and recovery
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    Services Overview

    Mary helps organizations navigate evolving funding priorities—public and private—crafting proposals that improve grant competitiveness through clear alignment with funder expectations for impact and accountability.

    1. Grant Writing

    From concept to submission—develop compelling, fundable proposals rooted in your mission and data.

    2. Program Evaluation

    Gather and analyze outcome data to demonstrate program impact and improve grant competitiveness.

    3. Strategic Planning

    Define clear goals, success benchmarks, and accountability systems to move your mission forward.

    4. Succession Planning

    Protect your mission with leadership continuity plans tailored to your structure, staffing, and risk level.

    5. Feasibility Studies

    Objective assessments that determine viability, resource needs, and potential ROI for new projects.

    6. Sustainability Planning

    Diversify revenue streams and secure ongoing resources beyond initial grant periods.

    7. Project Fundraising

    Personalized coaching to help organizations build fundraising game plans to fund mission-critical projects.

    What Clients Are Saying…

    “Mary brought clarity to a process that can be overwhelming. She successfully navigated the grant requirements from start to finish.”

    “Dr. Tatum was thorough, knowledgeable, and aside from a few short meetings to gather information about our project, she worked independently. The process was almost entirely stress-free, and the outcome was most favorable.”

    — Board Member, Glendale Industrial Development Association

    “Dr. Tatum understands what’s shifting—and helped us adapt and reframe our proposal to stay competitive.”