Annisa has provided outstanding guidance in leadership development, comprehensive training for board members, and suggestions for changes to organizational structure. Her recommendations have resulted in a significant increase in the number of individuals taking an active role in the leadership of the organization and the development of a cross sharing of the responsibilities of leadership.
- Grant Curtis, Board Chair, QCAIR
Annisa Wanat is an experienced consultant who partners with mission-driven organizations to solve strategic planning and project management challenges and boost program effectiveness through the following services:

Leadership & Strategy

Project Management

  • Full-cycle project management from Planning to evaluation
  • Grants administration
  • Advocacy strategy and implementation

Program Design & Grant Writing
Since the founding of Mercado on Fifth, Annisa has been guiding the organization through strategic planning for growth and sustainability. She also helped us successfully craft and execute major grant applications. If you’re looking for a true extension of your team, someone who will truly care about your mission, then Annisa is the ticket.
- Maria Ontiveros, President, Mercado on Fifth
Annisa is approachable and her communication skills lead to conversations that produce measurable outcomes. In the non-profit world-these are often difficult conversations with tough questions. I look forward to working alongside Annisa in future projects.
- Jayne O'Brien, Director, Moline Community Development Corporation
Client Highlight: East Moline Main Street

Role: Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Management Coaching

Overview of Support:
  • Annual comprehensive organizational assessments with the board
  • Strategic planning sessions
  • Coaching the director on project management and reporting
  • Technical expertise in community economic development
  • Grant writing
Client Highlight: Boxing Out Negativity

Role: Program Design, Grant Writing, Management Coaching

Overview of Support: 
  • Grant writing
  • Coaching the board chair on managing government grants
  • Communications strategy
Client Highlight: QCAIR

Role: Program Management, Communications, Management Coaching

Overview of Support: 
  • Project management support for state-funded grants
  • Training board, staff, and volunteers on social media management -  increased Facebook engagement by 176%
  • Coaching the board chair on developing operations policies

Technical Expertise

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