The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
BAGGED IS NOW LIVE!
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Hi Reader, You know I’m always sending you grants, deadlines, and opportunities — and for a long time, it’s been scattered across emails, DMs, and posts. I finally fixed that. 🟣 Meet Bagged — Your New Grant HubI created Bagged because I needed one central place to house every single grant I talk about, in a way that’s simple, updated, and accessible for everyone. Inside Bagged, you can:
👉 Explore Bagged here 💸 Grant Writing Prices Are Lowered Until February 2026To support everyone through winter and the first quarter of 2026, I’ve reduced my grant writing prices from now until February 2026. And yes — you can now pay using Affirm or Klarna, so you can spread out payments while still moving forward on your goals. 🧾 Two Ways to Work With Me1️⃣ One-Off Grant WritingPerfect if you:
You’ll receive:
2️⃣ Strategic Grants Retainer (3 or 6 Months)This is ideal if you’re ready to fund your year, not just one project. Perfect if you want:
You can work with me for 3 or 6 months, and with Klarna + Affirm you can divide payments into manageable installments. ✅ Ready to Get Funding Started?If you want help applying for the grants you find inside Bagged: 👉 Fill out the intake form here: Crown Intake Form Once submitted, I’ll review your details, send next steps, and help you choose between a one-off grant or a retainer, depending on your goals. Thank you for trusting me with your projects and businesses. With care, |
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The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
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