Findovia Consulting Group

Connecting Vision to Funding.

We help nonprofits and mission-driven organizations identify funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and strengthen grant management—from application to closeout.

Mariam Ndiaye Owner and President

20+

years combined experience

US · Africa · Europe

and beyond

EN · FR

English and French

4

types of funders supported

Foundations · Government agencies · Corporate giving programs · Development institutions

Who we help

Is this you?

We work with nonprofits and mission-driven businesses that need clear, practical help with funding.

Nonprofit organizations

  • You have a program that works and need funders to help you grow it.
  • You have applied before and were not funded, and you are not sure why.
  • Your team is small and grant deadlines keep piling up.
  • You have won a grant and need help with budgets, compliance and reports.

Mission-driven and for-profit businesses

  • You are launching a project and want to know which funding programs you may qualify for.
  • You want to grow your operations or strengthen your community with outside funding.
  • You are new to grants and do not know where to start.
  • You want your team to manage funding confidently on its own.

Our process

How a grant engagement works

A clear path from readiness to closeout, matched to your goals and eligibility.

  1. Assess readiness

    We review your mission, programs, finances and paperwork to see what funders will expect from you.

  2. Research funders

    We look for foundations, government agencies, corporate giving programs and development institutions whose priorities match your goals and eligibility.

  3. Develop the application

    We write the proposal, prepare a realistic budget and organize every required document.

  4. Check and submit

    We review the application against the funder's requirements before it goes in.

  5. Manage and report

    We help you meet donor requirements, manage funds responsibly and show the results funders want to see, through to closeout.

Funders

Funders we help you approach

We match your mission and eligibility with the right kind of funder—not every opportunity, the ones that fit.

Foundations

Private and community foundations that give grants in their own mission areas.

Government agencies

Public funding programs, often with detailed rules and reporting.

Corporate giving programs

Companies that fund community and social causes.

Development institutions

International organizations that fund development work, including across Africa.

Owner and President

Mariam Ndiaye

Mariam Ndiaye is the Owner and President, bringing more than 20 years of combined experience in grants management, finance, and accounting across the United States and Africa. Bilingual in English and French, she helps nonprofits and businesses identify and pursue grant opportunities from U.S. and international donors, including foundations, government agencies, corporate giving programs, and development institutions. Her approach focuses on matching each client's mission, goals, and eligibility with suitable funding opportunities.

  • University of Maryland Global Campus Master of Science in Financial Management and Information Systems
  • Strayer University, Washington DC Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

Consultations

Start with a conversation

Discovery Call

Free · 15 min · Phone

What's covered

A quick overview of your organization, what you hope to fund, and whether we are a good fit.

How to prepare

Your organization's name and mission in one sentence, the project you want to fund, and any deadline you are working toward.

Strategy Session

$100 · 60 minutes · in person

What's covered

A closer look at your funding goals and grant readiness, the types of funders that may fit, and agreed next steps.

What to bring

An overview or website link, any project description or budget, and previous proposals or funder feedback if you have them.

FAQ

Common questions

How do the consultations work?

The 15-minute phone call is free. The 60-minute in-person session is $100. Pick a time on the booking page and tell us about your organization.

What happens after I book?

You receive a confirmation email, and we prepare using the details you shared in the form.

Do you work with organizations outside the United States?

Yes. We serve clients in the United States, Africa, Europe and beyond, and Mariam works in English and French.

Do you work with businesses, or only nonprofits?

Both. We support nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses seeking funding.

Can you guarantee we will win a grant?

No. Funders make the decisions, and no consultant can promise an award. We focus on finding the right fit and preparing strong, well-organized applications.

Let's Work Together

Tell us about your organization and your funding goals.