“We brought on Shoestring Solutions in 2019 to handle our grant writing and compliance and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made as a CEO. Shoestring Solutions has very talented grant writers on staff. Our success rate with grants has increased each year that I’ve worked with them.”
–Van Hampton, CEO and President, True Access Capital
“Shoestring Solutions has been an essential member of the DCM family by helping to guide our philanthropic vision, grant making process and communications! Their valuable skills are cost effective and necessary to the museum’s ongoing success and executing our mission. They are the most pleasant, competent, creative team of problem-solvers and team players! The DCM is so grateful to be connected to this amazing team of fundraising professionals!”
– Jen Bush, Executive Director, Delaware Children’s Museum
“We are in our fifth year partnering with Shoestring Solutions and feel completely supported. They are part of our strategic vision and are very in tune to our mission and helping us bring it to life for Girls on the Run. We have seen a significant improvement in our grant dollars since entering into this winning partnership.”
–Carrie Johnson, Founder, Girls on the Run of Lancaster and Lebanon
“Shoestring Solutions helped The Music School of Delaware gain local, national and international exposure through two press conferences. The insights gained from a comprehensive “communications audit” which they conducted for us were on point and assisted in more effectively advancing delivery of the school’s messaging. The Shoestring Solutions team are upbeat, easy to work with, and they “delivered” on every project they tackled for the Music School!”
–Kate Ransom, President and CEO, The Music School of Delaware
“Thank you so much for all of your hard work and guidance! You were integral to our successes this year and we look forward to bigger and better things with you by our side.”
– Ashley Cloud, Past Executive Director, Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation
“Thank you both so much for making the grant happen! You both are a pleasure to work with and the community benefits because of your skills, commitment, and expertise. And, your enthusiasm is contagious! I am personally grateful, too, to have funding.”
– Carolyn Bitzer, Ph.D., Program Director, Youth Peace Art Exhibition Pacem in Terris

