Rooted in Detroit. Built on trust. Driven by collaboration.
Together, we can:
Secure funding. Grow what matters. Build lasting change. We bring strategy and partnership to every step.
Who we serve:
Different roles. Shared goals. We support both sides of the funding equation.
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You’re doing the work. We’re here to make it sustainable.
We partner with nonprofit leaders to strengthen fund development strategy, build grant readiness, manage complex applications, and support long-term growth. Whether you’re brand new to grants or gearing up for a major campaign, we’re your strategic co-pilots from start to finish.
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Building better systems—together.
We help foundations understand what nonprofits really need to thrive. Our team advises funders on equitable grantmaking practices, offers insight into the local funding ecosystem, provides technical assistance to grantees, and helps reduce review burdens through thoughtful collaboration. Let’s make grantmaking more accessible, effective, and rooted in trust.
Your Mission, Funded.
Whether you need a grant written from scratch or strategic guidance for your next big application, we’re here to support every step of the way.
Holistic Grant Support
From shaping a big-picture funding approach to managing complex applications, we partner with you to craft competitive proposals that reflect your mission and resonate with funders.
Fund Development Solutions
We help strengthen the funding ecosystem by advising on community needs, easing applicant burden, and providing technical assistance so resources reach organizations best positioned for impact.
Prospect Research & Planning
We research and identify the right funding opportunities for your mission and create a tailored roadmap based on your competitive edge so you can focus your efforts where they’ll matter most.
Rooted in Detroit.
Built on trust.
Driven by collaboration.
Detroit Grant Collective is a women-led team of experienced fund development professionals on a mission to make funding more equitable and accessible. We work alongside nonprofits and foundations to support and execute grant pipelines—because we believe community solutions deserve sustainable support to drive impact.
What we stand for:
We believe progress is a team effort. Together, we can shift how funding flows—centering equity, trust, and long-term sustainability.
We stand for transparency over gatekeeping, strategy over scrambling, and collaboration over competition. Our work is about building relationships, challenging broken systems, and making space for community-led solutions.
When we move together, real change takes root.
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Shiloh Aderhold Holley, CFRE
$8.7M, Arts & Culture, Parks & Recreation
Founder of Aderworks, Shiloh brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, with a focus on arts, culture, and community spaces. A former executive director and passionate advocate for equity-centered philanthropy, she helps organizations grow their impact through strategic planning and grant development.
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Amy Johnson Lachuk, PhD
$25M Health, Human Services, Education, Animal Welfare
As founder of GRANTed Professional Writing Services, Amy combines a research-driven mindset with real-world fundraising success, securing over $25 million for equity-focused initiatives. With deep experience across healthcare, education, and human services, she supports nonprofits in building sustainable, mission-aligned grant programs.
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Assia Likomanov Varley
$20M, Arts & Culture, Human Services, Workforce Development
Principal of ALV Connect, Assia has led strategic fundraising efforts that have raised over $20 million for social impact programs across Metro Detroit. A skilled nonprofit leader and storyteller, she brings a passion for equity, community building, and cross-sector collaboration.
Contact Us
Let’s build something that lasts—together.
Schedule your free consultation and see how the Power of We can strengthen your next grant.