Loretta Skiff - Founder of Planet Grants | Turning your Dreams into Funded Reality
Over 37 Million in Wins and counting!!!
Hi there! I'm Loretta, a grant manager and business development coach with over 15 years of retail and pharmaceutical management expertise that I bring into projects that matter.
I believe every nonprofit deserves the funding to make its world-changing vision come true. As a veteran's wife with a deep passion for creating a better future for our children, I founded Planet Grants to help mission-driven organizations secure the resources and support they need to thrive.
Business Consulting & Strategic Growth:
Planet Grants isn't just about grant writing—we're your strategic partner for organizational growth.
With over 18 years of management experience and business coaching certification, I help both nonprofits and for-profit companies optimize their operations, develop sustainable funding strategies, and implement systems that drive measurable results. Whether you need help with compliance systems, project management automation, or strategic planning, we provide the insights that fuel long-term success.
My Heart for Nonprofits:
My work in nonprofit development started as a wildlife conservationist over 25 years ago.
Over the past 4+ years as a grant professional, I've had the incredible privilege of helping organizations raise over $22 million in funding.
From a $500,000 Save the Children grant supporting families across Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda, to a $500,000 AmeriCorps subcontract with the Redwood Conservancy for vital forestry conservation work.
My super power is in refusing to niche into a zone, helping others win countless private foundation grants for my passion projects: childhood literacy, women's empowerment, recidivism, coastal conservation, pollinator conservation, and environmental protection. Every win feels personal because I know the lives being changed.
Empowering For-Profit Innovation:
Beyond nonprofits, I'm equally passionate about helping innovative businesses and startups secure the funding they need to bring breakthrough technologies to market.
My SBIR expertise has helped clients navigate complex federal funding, including securing a $2 million DoD D2P award for innovative defense applications and 9 million in energy development from the CEC. From cutting-edge AI platforms to healthcare technology and material science innovations, I love helping entrepreneurs turn their visions into funded realities while creating jobs and driving economic growth.
What Drives Me: As someone with a double degree in Environmental Policy & Sustainability and a deep commitment to social impact, I understand that nonprofits aren't just organizations—they're movements. Whether you're teaching kids to read, feeding families, protecting our planet, supporting veterans, or creating safe learning environments, your work matters, and you deserve funding that reflects that importance.
Why Organizations Choose Planet Grants:
- Mission Alignment: I'm trauma-informed care trained and genuinely care about your cause
- Proven Results: Major wins including $7.5 million NSF ATE grant for Autonomous Technology Education (drones and underwater exploration across five colleges), $100k for community violence prevention, and $60k for dyslexic education initiatives.
- Personal Approach: I take time to understand YOUR unique story and impact
- Comprehensive Support: From federal grants to private foundations, SBIR funding to business consulting, the Planet Grants team navigates it all
- Beyond the Numbers: When I'm not writing grants, you'll find me volunteering in my community, supporting veteran families, championing childhood literacy initiatives, or exploring the Pacific Northwest's lakes and beautiful coastline. I believe in practicing what I preach—making our world a little better each day.
Ready to amplify your impact? Let's discuss transforming your nonprofit's biggest dreams into funded programs that change lives and improve the world.
Planet Grants was launched in 2021 to create a truly sustainable grant writing and business strategy company. We offer all types of remote services for nonprofits, startups, tribal entities, and even veterans. Our business strategists can work on a global scale to increase your outreach, funding, and local impact.
