Teresa Williams
Nonprofit Consultant & Grant Writer
Welcome to Being T Consulting.
With 15+ years of hands-on nonprofit leadership, I help community-driven organizations get started the right way and secure the funding they need to serve the people who depend on them.
Through 15+ years of nonprofit leadership, I've raised over $1 million in funding — and I know what it takes to write proposals that get funded.
Services
Two services. One focus: your mission.
I help nonprofit leaders get their organizations off the ground and funded — with practical, hands-on support at every step.
Starting a Nonprofit
Launch the right way — entity formation, 501(c)(3) status, bylaws, and everything you need to go from idea to impact.
- Crafting your mission and vision statements
- Entity formation and state registration
- Obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Bylaws and board governance structures
- Feasibility study and business plan
Grant Writing
From research to submission — I write compelling grant proposals and help you build the reporting systems funders expect.
- Grant research and prospect identification
- Full proposal writing and editing
- Grant reporting and compliance
- Grant calendar and pipeline management
Why Being T
Real experience. Real results.
I bring the perspective of someone who has done the work — not just studied it. Every recommendation comes from lived experience building and running nonprofit programs.
15+ Years in Nonprofit Leadership
I’ve built and led programs from the ground up — food security, education, recovery services — serving thousands of families in Morris County, NJ.
Award-Winning Service
Recognized with the Robert K. Greenleaf Award for Servant Leadership (2024), Community Ambassador Award, and HOPE Award from the Community Food Bank of NJ.
Collaborative, Not Prescriptive
I don’t hand you a template. We work together to understand your goals, capacity, and constraints — then build a plan that fits your mission.
$1M+ in Funding Raised
Through hands-on nonprofit leadership, I’ve secured over $1 million in grants and funding — and I bring that real-world experience to every proposal I write.
From Startup to Scale
Whether you’re filing your 501(c)(3) or restructuring for growth, I’ve navigated every stage and can guide you through it.
Kind Words
What leaders are saying
Outcomes driven. Teresa does not engage in activities, planning, events, etc., that are not directly connected to outcomes. I learned that when I worked with her on the SOAR program. If teachers and parents were not seeing a measurable difference in the children's academic, social or emotional lives, then the program was not making an impact. She pushes to find the evidence that her — and her team's — efforts are doing what they were designed to do.
Teri Corso
Advocate for BIPOC Communities
I've had the pleasure of knowing and working alongside Teresa Williams for over a decade, and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most innovative and impactful leaders I've encountered. Her ability to build strong, authentic relationships is unmatched — whether with colleagues, community partners, or the families she serves. Teresa brings a unique combination of vision and execution to everything she does. She's a master of project management, able to juggle complex initiatives and important organizational logistics with ease while keeping everyone aligned and inspired.
Kelly Harte
VP of Customer Experience | Former District & School Leader
I have been fortunate enough to work with Teresa Williams, in her capacity as Executive Director of Table of Hope. As a member of the board of directors, I can say Teresa is the exact type of leader any organization would seek. She is a passionate, detail oriented executive who is unafraid to roll up her sleeves to get work done. She leads from the front while managing to motivate a cadre of volunteers to follow. She is a can-do leader who truly cares in the mission to uplift her community.
Steve Vitale, CRC, ORM™
Strategic Consultant, FinPro, Inc.
Let's build something that lasts.
Every strong organization starts with a conversation. Book a free discovery call and let's talk about where you are, where you want to go, and how I can help.