Probably Asked Questions

We exist because philanthropy can be a tough space to navigate - for grantseekers and grantmakers alike. It feels like everyone in the social sector is running on fumes. There are endless tips and tricks and tools out there, but learning how to hustle harder inside the system doesn't leave any energy to change a system that has perpetuated race, income, and social inequities for generations.

And too often, there's more competition than connection among nonprofits, consultants, and funders. Everyone's head down, trying to play by the “rules” that none of us set.

We think it can be different. We think working together across roles, organizations, and the usual divides might actually be possible. That's what we're here to build.

We strive to be a social enterprise business that leverages the privilege to benefit the greater good. Everyone in The Village is working toward a common goal of making our world a better place. We all bring valuable experiences and perspectives.  We all deserve to grow in those experiences. Our goal is to cut through the noise of the "rules, strategies, and tradition" circling the nonprofit and philanthropic worlds. In The Village, you can take a breath, look around, and connect to the things that make sense for you or your organization.

Some do, some don't. We think everyone should have easier access to the resources that are already out there (and there are a lot out there!) so our resource guide is FREE! We research the resources for you so they are easier to find and digest. We know that the beginning stages of building your organization are hard, and there are so many things to consider. We can help you through that stage and into grant readiness through our trainings. Once you are ready, we can help you with grant writing and other necessary administrative needs.

If you're a consultant who's been looking for community but hasn't found the one that matches your values, we are be building something for you.

This isn't about joining someone else's consulting business. You keep your practice, your clients, your work. What we're creating is a space for values-aligned consultants to support each other through shared marketing, coordinated outreach, conference access, referrals, and other resources. Everything is grounded in a shared commitment to changing how this sector works.

We're starting small and growing intentionally. No membership fees. No content treadmill. Just real collaboration with people who believe the work should be done differently.

We help foundations, giving circles, and donor-advised fund holders think through how they move money and whether their processes match their values.

Here's something worth considering: grant writers exist because grantmaking has gotten so complex. Nonprofits spend significant time and money just seeking and managing grant funds. These resources could otherwise go directly to programs. When the process is simpler and better aligned with the end goal, your funding goes further. More of your dollars actually reach the work you're trying to support.

That might look like streamlining your application or reporting requirements, developing clearer funding priorities, getting the latest data on community need, or getting an outside perspective on what's creating unnecessary friction for the organizations you fund. We also offer education on trends in philanthropy, including how tools like DAFs are reshaping the landscape.

We ask ourselves that question constantly and the answer will change over time. Our goals are to deeply understand where we all begin this journey so we can identify the parts that need to change. There are so many things we WANT to do to support communities and individuals who have been kept from true success and growth. We know that ACTION is the only way to be part of the movement toward a more equitable society. We invite anyone with suggestions, thoughts, or feelings to share them with us. Your voice and perspective matter. Internally, we are putting our money where our mouths are and paying for resources that help us call out our privilege and commit to anti-racist action.

​We invite accountability and engage in communities of practice to learn and grow.

Check Your Privilege
The Ethical Move
Consultants for Good
Social Enterprise Alliance
Community-Centric Fundraising
More Than Grant Writers

​Our prices aim to offer some financial flexibility for folks whose resources are more limited than others.

We are working toward being accessible to anyone, anywhere looking to get grant ready. A Village for Good was formed as an LLC in Houston, Texas, and is currently registered as a foreign entity in the state of Missouri. Our founder lives in St. Louis, MO. Driving between the two states is a reminder of this country's painful history of stolen land, forced removal, and ethnic cleansing. Before European exploration and colonization of this land resulted in harmful and overreaching government policies, including the Indian Removal Act of 1830, where indigenous peoples were forced to settle in designated territories in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, North America was richly populated with Native American communities. We encourage all members of this community to relearn the history of the land they occupy and acknowledge how we have all come to settle in these places.