Capacity Building Support for Nonprofits

A boutique fund development firm strategically catalyzing growth and impact

We strive to strengthen cultural resources and communities.

About

Principal Consultant Shiloh Holley, CFRE has over fifteen years experience working with small nonprofits, notably in arts, culture, and parks. Her expertise is in assisting organizations find and leverage their strengths to create a bigger impact on their audiences and communities. As a former non-profit executive director, she brings a holistic view to fund development and provides comprehensive and complementary services to help clients accomplish their goals.

Shiloh holds a B.A. in Art History from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and an M.A. in Art History and Museum Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Shiloh received grant-writing certification from LearnGrantWriting.org in June 2024, Shiloh became a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Her work as a museum practitioner has been recognized by the American Alliance of Museums, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Virginia Humanities. She is an advocate for Community-Centric Fundraising.

Services

  • Funder and Prospect Research

    We strategically vet funders for you, providing only the opportunities with the highest change of success

  • Grant Writing

    We can provide what you need — comprehensive project management for an application all the way to reporting or just an edit or review

  • Strategic Planning Tools

    We provede a toolkit and guide for small organizations to build leadership and take on the planning process independently — without costly consulting fees

  • Development Audits

    We assess you existing development activities and provide recommendations for strengthening with the intent of streamlining process and increasing contribute income

  • General Advisement

    Available as a retainer or hourly, we lend a listening ear and help you with stumbling blocks — governance, fundraising, audience development, program impact, and HR

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  • Aderworks executed a funding strategy for our organization. Her process was simple, and she honestly defined our problem while providing workable solutions as we focused on our growth and impact to attract the right funders.

    Detroit community faith-based organization

  • When we sought to build our organizational capacity, Aderworks provided the museum with a level of service equivalent to a fundraising department, which we otherwise would not have been able to support with our modest resources.

    Noble Maritime Collection

  • Shiloh was great at communication, an efficient collaborator and understood our goals for the grantt!

    Women of Banglatown

  • Aderworks has provided us with executive-level services as institutional giving consultants and grant writers. Our staff and Board are very happy with Aderworks' execution of its development plan, prospect research, and implementation of best practices. The museum's development efforts are much more organized and successful thanks to Aderworks.

    Retainer Client

  • Aderworks helped our institution to organize development research and maximize efficiency for general non-profit administration.

    Morris-Jumel Mansion

Resources

Resources
Tips to Make Your Grant Proposal More Competitive

In post-pandemic landscape, the competition fon grant funds is fierce. Ensure that your grant application stands out by crafting a compelling grant proposal with these tips.

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The Vital Role of Funder Research

Applying for grants requires time, effort, and resources that you may not have. Researching funders before submitting an application allows you to focus your energies on those whose values and interests closely match your own, in turn increasing the likeliness of success.

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Aligning Projects with National Semiquincentennial Initiatives

2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a year that will commemorate The United States of America’s Semiquincentennial.

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Grant-Readiness Checklist

Are you Grant-Ready?

Download our free Grant Readiness Checklist to assess your organization’s readiness and competitiveness for funding