Grant Writing & Coaching, Rural Investment Strategies | Robin Payne Consulting

Robin works with rural nonprofits and units of government on planning, capacity building, project development, and grant writing.

Areas of focus include building rural investment strategies, community-based project development, guidance for initiatives, vision-based strategic and action planning, grant coaching and writing, downtown revitalization, and facilitation to guide the early stages of an idea and then forward it to fruition.

Robin's core mission lies in helping rural communities develop a solid capacity-building framework and action plan for transformation and longevity.

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Grants and Project Experience 2006 - Present

Rural communities are rich in people and places, but they need help from people with talent, imagination, compassion, and vision to see the promise and turn it into the possible. Robin Payne brings all of that to the communities she serves. She is rooted in Eastern North Carolina on the mighty Roanoke River. She lives the life of rural folk. She understands. She changes lives and environments for the better.

For us, she made things happen by connecting honestly with us, appreciating our circumstances, stimulating our ideas, and by leading us to resources we never contemplated. She helped us achieve what seemed a far reach in starting an oral history program. What seemed impossible became real. Residents and former residents of Weldon are now writing its history by telling their stories—creating a timeless legacy for future generations.

Thank you, Robin.

Alice Irby, Weldon in Action

Weldon, NC

"Her passion, curiosity, and ability to engage people and listen are qualities that gave Robin tremendous credibility. They are also qualities, we have found in our research on leadership, that can put individuals on a path to catalyzing change."

"Robin Payne's work and leadership gives me great hope and inspiration. She shows us how a citizen with passion, curiosity, insight, vision, courage, and humility can help fellow community members recognize their bonds and shared interests, their skills and talents, and their collective power. " Read More

A Citizen and a Small Foundation

Andy Carroll, Exponent Philanthropy