We don’t just write grants. We design custom funding ecosystems that fuel growth, resilience, and long-term advantage for education and nonprofits.

Built to fund big ideas.

$3M+ in competitive federal and state grants awarded since 2023.

$35M+ in gifts and a nine-figure campaign inspired by a single bold strategy.

A New Model for Funding

Most firms stop at proposal development, pre-award management, and reporting.

We go further.

At Leverage, we integrate growth strategy, deep education and nonprofit expertise, and funding know-how to design resilient revenue ecosystems built for long-term impact.

Align funding with your organization’s growth strategy.

Shape bold, fundable initiatives from the ground up.

Build a portfolio that balances risk and resilience.

Ensure results that strengthen reputation and sustainability.

How We Build Your Funding Ecosystem

Every organization is different. That’s why we organize our work around four pillars: the building blocks of a sustainable funding model.

Pillar 1: Ecosystem Design

Map opportunities, balance risk, and align funding to your strategy.

Pillar 2: Initiative Shaping

Transform ideas into bold, fundable proposals.

Pillar 3: Capacity for Resilience

Build structures, teams, and systems that sustain funding momentum.

Pillar 4: Embedded Partnership

Flexible, integrated support that feels like part of your institution.

Evidence of What’s Possible

  • Scenic landscape of a lake surrounded by green hills and mountains under a cloudy sky.

    Mobilizing Philanthropy

    A university engaged us to develop a visionary concept. We delivered a comprehensive model in data science and analytics, along with a case for support and implementation recommendations. The work shaped an institutional vision and helped inspire record-breaking gifts and a nine figure campaign.

  • A modern house situated on rolling green hills with snow-capped mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Fueling Student Success

    We collaborated with a leading community college on a successful federal grant to serve low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. The proposal secured five years of funding for tutoring, mentoring, advising, and financial aid support to help more students succeed and graduate.

  • Modern building with wooden siding and large glass window in a mountainous landscape with green and brown hills.

    Building Collaboratives

    We supported the expansion of a student success initiative focused on underrepresented learners, helping one college scale the program to four partner campuses. We delivered onboarding, training, and evaluation guidance to ensure strong implementation and compliance across all institutions.

  • A modern wooden house sits on a grassy hillside near a large body of water, with mountain ranges in the background under an overcast sky.

    Launching P-16 Pathways

    A college brought us in to pursue a state grant for underserved youth. With no concept in place, we created an ambitious, future-ready initiative from the ground up that connects young adults to artificial intelligence and machine learning careers through exploration, credentials, and work-based training.

  • Improving Grant Operations

    We developed a grants administration manual for a college, defining the core procedures, documentation practices, and cross-unit collaboration needed to manage funding effectively. The guide clarified roles and improved consistency in how grants are implemented and reported.

  • Repositioning the Grants Office

    A college hired us to build a strategic and operational plan for its grants office. We assessed maturity, clarified focus, aligned priorities, and established goals and metrics. We also developed quarterly action plans to guide implementation and position the office for long-term growth.

Stay Ahead With The Funding Strategist

Funding strategists anticipate trends, align big ideas with funder priorities, and position their organizations for long-term resilience. Visit The Funding Strategist and subscribe to our newsletter to learn how.

Why Organizations Choose Leverage Education

Because we’re not another grants consulting firm.

  • Growth Strategy – Funding tied directly to your mission and long-term advantage.

  • Education & Nonprofit Depth – Experience across colleges, universities, and mission-driven organizations.

  • Revenue Resilience – Portfolios built to withstand policy shifts and funding volatility.

  • Track Record – Bold ideas translated into measurable wins.

Are You Ready to Build a Funding Ecosystem?

Stop chasing one-off grants. Start building a model that strengthens your organization year after year.