Welcome to Compass Grant Management Solutions
Our Vision
At Compass Grant Management Solutions,
we believe every organization should have access to the structure and support of a dedicated grant office. Through our Virtual Grants Office™, we empower mission-driven teams with strategic expertise—turning funding into long-term impact.
We envision a world where every grant has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and drive innovation.
With unwavering dedication and innovation, we strive to be the trusted partner for those who seek to create a better, more equitable future.
Together, we shape a world where dreams take flight, solutions thrive, and opportunities abound.
Our Team
At Compass Grant Management Solutions, we specialize in guiding organizations through the full grant lifecycle—from idea to implementation, and everything in between.
Founded by Patricia Porter, a Certified Fraud Examiner and seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in grant oversight, compliance, and financial strategy, Compass was created to help nonprofits, municipalities, and mission-driven teams build sustainable funding through strong grant management infrastructure.
A Full-Service Virtual Grants Office™
We believe every organization deserves access to the resources of a fully staffed Grant Office—even without the overhead. That’s why we’ve assembled a powerful team of:
- Grant Writers
- Pre-Award Specialists
- Post-Award Compliance Experts
- Grant Accountants
- Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in housing, public health, infrastructure, workforce, education, and more
Together, we offer a Virtual Grants Office™ that provides hands-on, strategic support tailored to your needs—from competitive proposal development to audit-ready compliance reporting.
Our Approach
At Compass, collaboration is at the core of our success. We work as an extension of your team, bringing strategic insight, regulatory expertise, and operational clarity to every engagement. Whether you're writing your first grant or managing millions in federal funds, we ensure you're prepared, protected, and positioned for growth.
Let’s build something that lasts—together.