Amanda Stonerock

About Amanda Stonerock

I am a detail-oriented, driven individual who engages in genuine connections with the community around me. I participate in projects and programs that have a greater impact to the community at large. My overall goal is to spread kindness and approach every situation with an open-mind. I firmly believe in the power of personal mindset, and am a self-proclaimed professional dot connector.My professional and personal experiences don\'t lay in the companies I have worked for or volunteered with, they are supported through the multi-faceted connections and out-of-the-box thinking. I value innovation, non-systemic thinking that is invested in implementing real-life solutions that make communities flourish.

Experience

1. CEO Founder

   Stonerock Business Solutions

   Jul 2021 — Present · Billings, MT, US

   Founded and lead a mission-aligned consulting firm focused on capacity building, strategic planning, and equitable program funding for over 75 government, nonprofit, education, and community organizations.• Directed and authored 440+ grant and contract proposals, achieving a 92% success rate and securing $140M+ for clients.• Managed 10+ subcontractors (writers, evaluators, trainers) to support implementation of programs at scale.• Write, secure, and manage federal, state, and private grants and contracts, serving as both Project Director and fiscal advisor during implementation phases.• Design and facilitate strategic planning and sustainability processes for mission-aligned programs across multiple sectors, with an emphasis on community impact and inclusive service delivery.• Consulting for small businesses, non-profits, and local groups on grant and RFP processes.• Working with clients on all facets of grant writing, government contract procurement, and program development. Knowledge and experience with Uniform Guidance, federal funding, and compliance.• Providing Grant Management services, including quarterly & final reporting.• Help develop program budgets so that you can utilize external funding to achieve your business and personal goals.• Provide problem-solving solutions to track submissions, keep teams on track for submissions, & independently resolve issues during the grant lifecycle.• Provide strategies to improve organizational efficiency, including the use of CRMs.• Connect businesses and non-profits together through unique and sustainable fundraising strategies.• Consulting and providing Standard Operating Procedures for new business and programs.• Educate and train on the fundamentals of writing winning proposals.• Provide innovative strategic planning opportunities for small businesses, non-profits, fundraising groups, and independent businesses using evidence-based logic models and sustainability planning tools.

Education

• Montana State University-Bozeman

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

  2006 — 2007

• Montana State University Billings

  Master of Science Public Relations: Mass Communication

  2011 — 2013