Helping changemakers scale bold ideas and build real impact.
I'm Denzel, and I work with nonprofit founders, social entrepreneurs, and movement leaders who are ready to stop playing small and start building the infrastructure their vision deserves.
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Here's what makes my approach different
I consider myself a true partner of my clients and I'm deeply invested in their success. Having supported more than 120 nonprofits across the US and Latin America and helped secure over $9 million in grants, my work is rooted in my experience and background as a strategic thought partner, problem solver, and researcher.
I help founders realize they're a lot closer than they think to achieving their mission and creating real impact. You just need someone who truly cares to listen and help you make sense of the complicated nonprofit world.
Learn Why My Clients really LOVE MeAre We Aligned?
Before we dive in, let's make sure we're the right fit for each other. Here's what I look for in potential collaborators.
We're Aligned If You...
Are mission-driven and ready to grow with intention
Are open to rethinking how you do your work
Value equity and community-centered approaches
Are building something bold and transformational
Are committed to sustainable growth over quick fixes
You'll Love Working With Me If...
You want strategy that reflects your values, not just templates
You prefer co-creation over being told what to do
You want someone who understands the real world of nonprofits
You appreciate direct communication and honest feedback
You want to build systems that work for the long haul
How We Can Work Together
From strategic funding to organizational development, I offer comprehensive support for nonprofits, social enterprises, and movement leaders ready to scale their impact.
Grant Writing & Research
Full-service grant writing and research that matches you with funders aligned with your mission—not generic proposals.
- • Funder landscape analysis
- • Custom proposal development
- • Grant compliance support
Strategic Funding Plan
Done-with-you roadmap that clarifies your story, sharpens strategy, and maps real funding opportunities aligned to your mission.
- • Mission story book
- • Impact strategy table
- • Custom funding pipeline (15+ opportunities)
Strategic Planning
Comprehensive organizational planning that aligns mission, vision, and values with actionable strategies.
- • Mission alignment workshops
- • Strategic visioning sessions
- • Implementation planning
Board Development & Governance
Build high-functioning boards aligned with your values and equipped to drive your mission forward.
- • Board recruitment strategy
- • Governance training
- • Board retreat facilitation
Leadership Coaching
One-on-one coaching and retreat design that builds capacity within your team and leadership.
- • Executive coaching
- • Team development
- • Leadership retreats
Fiscal Sponsorship Support
Navigate fiscal sponsorship options, secure partnerships, and transition to independence when ready.
- • Sponsorship strategy
- • Partnership agreements
- • Transition planning
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The Process
Here's how we typically work together to turn your vision into sustainable impact.
Discovery
We start with deep listening to understand your vision, challenges, and goals.
Design
Together, we co-create strategies and systems that fit your unique context.
Execution
We implement with clear milestones, regular check-ins, and adaptive planning.
Evaluation
We assess outcomes, celebrate wins, and refine strategies for ongoing success.
What Clients Are Saying
John C
Mental Fitness 21st Century Learning, Inc - Atlanta, GA
"If you run a nonprofit and you don't have your grant writing stream taken care of, I have a tried and true referral for your needs. For the last two years, we have employed Growth Strategies. Their grant success rate has exceeded the normal and their dedication and professionalism to our youth organization has been remarkable."
Royalty
Music Management - Woodland Hills, CA
"When I say this proposal has me in TEARS! You are truly a gem! Its professional, insightful, succinct and it truly highlights the impact I want to have with this conglomerate! It really makes everything feel real, like I already have everything up and running and am changing the world! Thank you so much!!!"
Shawn W
House of Vibes - Houston, TX
"I'm lowkey a bit emotional from this proposal. I can't even lie to you. This has been the most help anyone has given me since starting my business. Everyone gate keeps and doesn't want to help the next person up."
Xaviour S
1101 Dance Academy - Upper Marlboro, MD
"I am reaching out just to kindly share that the grant that I worked on with you was marked as "approved" from the Maryland State Arts Council. Thank you so much for your time, consideration, and affordability in your process. As being a small business, individuals like you make a huge difference in our access to many opportunities we are able to acquire."
Tem B
Tech Startup - Birmingham, AL
"This is so good! I haven't been able to wrap my head around timelines or appropriate requests for funding. And I definitely haven't been able to think through what 3 years from now could look like. I'm normally max 2-4 weeks out. This proposal is a game changer for my business!"
Ari
Photography Studio - Birmingham, AL
"Denzel, this is phenomenal work! I am very impressed as you have hit all targets in the proposal. Keep up this great work as I will be recommending you to others! Thank you so much!"
Malcolm G
Griggs Designs, LLC - Birmingham, AL
"Growth Strategies helped us accomplish our goal of properly formalizing our business. We were assigned a Small Business Coach who provided and filed official paperwork with our state and county governments with thorough explanations. If you are considering Growth Strategies for anything, I recommend them without reservation."
Daphne B
Jazz in the Berkshires - Berkshires, MA
"Whoa! I am overwhelmed! I just read your development plan, you do me better than I do! Will you Marry Me??!!! Thank you so much! We will be in touch soon!"
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