We trainnonprofits tofund their mission.
Live 10-week cohorts in grant writing, grant management, and board development.
Our Mission
Funding follows skill — so we teach the skill.
Most nonprofits are doing vital work with a fraction of the funding they could win — not for lack of mission, but for lack of grant skill on staff.
Our cohort-based courses put that skill in the room: live instruction, hands-on labs, and real proposals — so your team leaves able to fund the work themselves.
- Grant Writing
- Grant Management
- Board Development
Three Tracks
Choose your path through grant funding
Leadership Impact
Taught by practitioners who have won the grants.
Our instructors have raised real money for real organizations. The numbers behind the network you’re joining:
Years combined grant experience
In grants secured by our network
Nonprofit leaders trained
How It Works
Your journey through the program
From enrollment to a submitted proposal and a certificate — here is how the ten weeks unfold, step by step.
See the tracksEnroll & Onboard
Week 0Pick your track and cohort, complete intake, and get your workbook and login before day one.
Foundations
Weeks 1–4Funder research, logic models, and the anatomy of a winning proposal — with a hands-on lab every session.
Build Your Proposal
Weeks 5–8Draft narrative, budget, and attachments for a real opportunity, with personalized instructor feedback.
Submit & Certify
Weeks 9–10Finalize and submit, complete your post-test, and earn your certificate of completion.
Annual Fall Conference
Pushing the Limits
Funding Your Vision: Grants. Contracts. Social Enterprise. AI Driven Digital Marketing.
Conference Details →Dates & Time
October 21–22, 2026
8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location
The Shine Bright Community Center (inside the Discover Center)
8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
What industry leaders say
Dennis's visionary leadership and innovative approach inspire meaningful organizational transformation. Through exceptional grant and program development expertise, coupled with mission-aligned strategic planning, he helps organizations turn vision into action, strengthen their capacity, and position themselves for sustainable growth, measurable impact, and long-term success.
Ready to fund your mission?
Join an upcoming cohort or bring your team to Pushing the Limits.