"Lisa Vincent joined our mission in 2020 to help us grow our revenue from private foundations. Within a year, her role expanded to also include securing funding for our capital expansion. Over the course of 5 years, I worked closely with Lisa as we built our vision for reaching a food secure region and she helped translate it into successful grant proposals. Lisa secured more than $3.6M in both annual funds and capital investments from private and public sources, including our first federal contract of $400,000. She accomplished this from a part-time, contracted position, helping us to use our existing funding effectively and efficiently. During Lisa's time with us, we have scaled our organization 3-fold and are now providing capacity and infrastructure to an entire region's food safety net. We couldn't have done it without her!"
~ Lyndsey Haight, Executive Director, Our Neighbors' Table, Inc.


Grant Calendar Management
Managed all aspects of the grant calendar, including research, submissions, and reporting, ensuring timely and strategic applications.

Consistently secured $400,000–$600,000 annually for operations and program funding.

Submitted the organization’s first winning proposal for a USDA 4-year award, funded at the maximum amount of $400,000.

Successfully obtained grants from diverse sources, including:
MA State Food Security Infrastructure Grant
Private and corporate foundations
CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funding

Capital Campaign Consulting
Actively consulted on a $7.8 million capital campaign, securing nearly $2 million in grant funding as of January 2024.

Contributed to campaign planning efforts, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.

Developed a range of campaign materials, including newsletters and donor communications, to engage stakeholders and drive campaign success.