They said she couldn’t do it alone — she proved them wrong
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They said she couldn’t do it alone — she proved them wrong

From solo founder to funded changemaker: how Isabel landed 2 fellowships and a grant without a team, thanks to Alleviate.org

Ethan Wallace
Ethan Wallace
Impact Communications Editor
July 8, 2025

Even a one-person mission can move mountains. Alleviate.org made me feel like I wasn’t doing this alone.

— Isabel M., Nonprofit Founder – Philippines

Meet Isabel, a solo founder from the Philippines

When Isabel started her nonprofit alone, most people said she wouldn’t get far.
No big team. No expensive consultants. Just her, a laptop, and a big dream.

“I had no clue how I’d compete with larger NGOs. The deadlines were scary, the applications confusing.”

Then she found Alleviate.org — and everything changed.

💡She activated Funding Alerts and instantly started receiving curated fellowships and grants aligned with her mission.

📝She used the Proposal Generator to write compelling applications — without needing a writing team or agency.

✅ In less than a month, she landed 2 fellowships and a $7,500 seed grant to kick-start her nonprofit.

“Even a one-person mission can move mountains. Alleviate.org made me feel like I wasn’t doing this alone.”
— Isabel M., Nonprofit Founder – Philippines

💫 Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, Alleviate.org gives you the tools to win.

 

🎯 Try the Funding Alerts.
✍🏽 Let the Proposal Generator help you shine.
📈 Land your next big opportunity — even if you’re a team of one.

Start your free trial today and start unlocking funding.

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