Absolutely not! We are adept in working with organizations of all sizes–from <$100,000 to $10M+ in annual operating expenses–because we customize everything we do to meet the needs of each unique client we serve. We can take your major institution to the next level, or we can help you get something new off the ground for the first time. Get in touch to learn more about how we can scale to meet your needs.

Yes! We work with many direct service organizations with missions to provide culturally-inclusive and gender-affirming healthcare, housing, food, workforce development, and other essential services to Chicagoans citywide. We also work with many arts organizations that have roots in other sectors, such as education, disability services, youth development, and healthcare. Reach out to learn more about how we can support your unique mission.

Absolutely. We work with clients and team members from across the country.

Yep! While there may be some limitations to the funder relationships we can cultivate, or the donor strategies we might implement, we can still help you get contributed revenue flowing. We are also no strangers to working with fiscal sponsors, especially when it comes to our grant writing services.

As artists and writers ourselves, we love supporting our peers. Get in touch to learn more about how we scale our services to be right-sized and budget-friendly for creatives seeking grant writing support or looking to raise funds for an independent project.

We love meeting with potential team members, even if we're not actively hiring. Contact us to share your materials.

It depends on the scope of what you're looking for. We also scale our rates and project models to make sure our work is accessible to small nonprofits with limited resources. Reach out so we can chat about it, and we'll send a proposal with a quote your way.

No. It's considered unethical for professional fundraisers and grant writers to work for commission by many professional associations and the general philanthropic sector alike. We require payment for our services when rendered, regardless of dollars raised as a result of our work.

No, for several reasons! Many funders are now placing restrictions on the use of AI-generated language in grant proposals, the security issues are challenging to navigate with the sensitive information we handle on your behalf…and, frankly, our team's original work is just better than anything AI could ever produce.