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Hello, I'm Valerie Gotcher
I'm a dedicated nonprofit leader with 14+ years of experience as a Founder, Executive Director, and Consultant.
As a Founder, I built a $1M budget from scratch, securing major grants, government funding, and fee-for-service contracts while stewarding individual donors. As Board President for a national membership organization, I led with vision and strategy.
I hold a Nonprofit Management Certificate from CNM Dallas and a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Texas.
I help nonprofits scale wisely—guided by lived experience and a proven track record. My clients don’t just apply for grants—they win them, with a success rate well above the national average.
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5 Star Google Reviews
Heather Jones
"Valerie is a powerhouse and a true gift to Toys for Kids.
Her talent for crafting compelling, heartfelt grant proposals has been instrumental in securing vital funding for our programs—from scholarships to back-to-school drives, toy distributions, and beyond. Valerie doesn’t just write grants—she tells our story in a way that moves people to action. She captures the heart of our mission, the urgency of our needs, and the impact of our work with clarity and compassion.
What makes Valerie truly amazing isn’t just her skill with words—it’s her dedication. She dives deep into every opportunity, researches each funder thoroughly, and customizes every application with precision and care. She works ahead of deadlines, communicates clearly, and celebrates every win—big or small—as a shared victory.
Valerie understands that every dollar raised can change a child’s life. Because of her, we’ve been able to say “yes” to more kids who need us most."
Noah Arnold
"My name is Noah and I run a Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization full time and I was in need of funding!
I had an amazing experience working with GOTCHER CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. Valerie went above and beyond to help me secure a $20,000 grant! She always did her research to find other foundations and organizations that would be interested in funding my non-profit. She submitted multiple applications on my behalf and made my life super easy and stress-free.
Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication made the entire process smooth. This grant will be a huge blessing for the expansion and growth of my 501(c)(3).
I highly recommend her services! I will definitely use her again and continue our relationship. She is always there when I have questions and is always open to face-to-face connection, which makes working with her even more personal and effective.
I’m so grateful for her guidance and support!"
Eddie Fischer
"If you’re starting or leading a nonprofit, your first call shouldn’t be to a lawyer — it should be to Valerie Gotcher.
Her experience growing a nonprofit from her kitchen table to managing a $1 million-a-year operating budget gives her unmatched insight, strategy, and wisdom.
Valerie is kind, direct, and laser-focused on helping founders and boards get on the right track fast.
She has guided our How U Doin Foundation through bylaws, policies, board selection and development, and big-picture planning with clarity and care.
I can’t recommend her highly enough — working with Valerie doesn’t just make your nonprofit stronger, it makes your entire community better."
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