Learning, Innovation & Strategic Ventures
Grant writing and nonprofit consulting, done right.
Professional grant writing, 501(c)(3) formation, board governance, and program design for education, community, and social-impact organizations. Led by Dr. Desiree M. Doly.
Capabilities
Where we help nonprofits grow
Grant writing and strategy
Federal, state, foundation, and corporate grant applications. We research funders aligned with your mission, write compelling narratives, build realistic budgets, and manage submission timelines. From LOIs to full proposals to reporting.
501(c)(3) formation
Full nonprofit formation: articles of incorporation, bylaws, Form 1023 application, state registration, and board setup. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on the mission.
Board governance and operations
Board recruitment guidance, governance structures that satisfy funders and auditors, meeting cadences that actually work, and operational workflows built for nonprofit realities.
Program design and scaling
We help you design programs that funders will fund and communities will actually use. Logic models, outcome metrics, scalable delivery, and evaluation frameworks that prove impact.
Compliance and reporting
Grant compliance, quarterly and annual reports, Form 990 prep coordination, audit support, and the kind of transparent record-keeping that keeps funders funding you.
Education and EdTech strategy
For education-focused nonprofits: curriculum development, tutoring and learning program design, EdTech platform selection and implementation, and school district partnerships.
Outcomes we deliver
Every engagement is scoped to your organization. Here's the kind of work we produce.
Tell us about your organization.
Free 30-minute call with our non-profit practice lead. Bring your mission, your current challenge, and your questions. We'll be honest about what we can help with and what we can't.
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