Fundraising Leadership
Clients have leaned on our expertise for ideas, plans, strategies, connections, grant writing and more. Partners and funders have supported programs, projects, and events in urban areas like Miami, Detroit, and Charlotte and rural areas like western North Carolina.
Success
Examples of Successful Partnerships
Diversity
Promotion/Partnerships
Darrell worked with a non-profit giving Circle, A Legacy of Tradition, to raise funds and administer micro-grants. The organizations that benefited from donations included Father's Forever, Youth Education & Savings, and the Lion's Den
Innovation Challenges
Partnerships/Fundraising
In today's globalized world, innovation and teamwork are key skills and innovation challenges are great solutions. Over the years, Darrell has worked with industry partners and funders to support innovation challenges and prize money for winners. Partners have included Cisco Systems and the Biogen Foundation.
STEM Education
Partnerships/Fundraising
Darrell connected business partners in North Carolina to support a STEM education showcase event and partnered with Constructive Learning Design on grant applications for environmental and energy projects. Formerly, Darrell worked for national education organizations, NAF and PLTW in senior level roles.
Grant Writing
Fundraising
Foundations, the federal government, and state governments have unique funding opportunities and departments. Through motivating and passionate proposals, Darrell has won significant grants to address community level issues relating to education, workforce development, and diversity.
Testimonials
Lisa Dughi, CEO, NAF
Darrell has vast experience in exactly what you are looking for and can be both strategic and tactical in his support of partners, districts, and intermediaries.