Get Funded. Stay Focused. Grow Your Mission.
Grant strategy and nonprofit consulting for small organizations, startups, and faith-based missions that are ready to stop guessing and start winning funding.
You Started a Nonprofit to Change Lives — Not to Drown in Paperwork
You launched your organization because you saw a need in your community. A gap no one else was filling. A mission that kept you up at night.
But somewhere between filing your 501(c)(3) and searching for your first grant, things got overwhelming. The proposals are confusing. The budgets don’t add up. The funders want documents you’ve never heard of. And every “expert” out there seems to only work with organizations that already have it all figured out.
You don’t need another generic grant writing course. You need a team that understands what it’s like to build something from nothing — and that has the financial expertise to make sure it lasts.
That’s exactly why Tillman Equity exists.
Grant Expertise Meets Fortune 500 Financial Discipline
Tillman Equity is the grant strategy and nonprofit consulting firm built specifically for organizations that most consultants overlook — small nonprofits, startups, and faith-based missions.
We bring something rare to the table: a team that can help you write winning grant proposals AND build the kind of financially sound, audit-ready organization that funders trust with their money year after year.
We don’t just help you get funded. We help you stay funded.
The Experience Behind Every Strategy
$2M+
In grants secured for clients since 2017
20+
Organizations served across nonprofit and faith-based sectors
20+ Years
Fortune 500 internal audit experience on our team
MBA
Advanced business and financial strategy leadership
Whether You’re Just Starting or Ready to Scale — We Meet You Where You Are
DIY Tools & Templates
For nonprofits that need professional resources on a budget
Stop spending hours creating documents from scratch. Our ready-to-use templates, toolkits, and guides give you the same frameworks our team uses with consulting clients — at a fraction of the cost. Available on our website and Etsy shop.
Starting at $27
Strategy & Consulting
For nonprofits that need expert guidance and a clear plan
Book a one-on-one session with our CEO, Trina Nichols, and get personalized advice on grant readiness, funding strategy, proposal development, or financial compliance. Walk away with a clear action plan — not more confusion.
Starting at $100
Done-For-You Services
For nonprofits ready to hand it off to a pro
From full grant proposal writing to complete nonprofit launch packages, our team handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on your mission. Limited availability — we only take on a few done-for-you clients at a time to ensure every project gets our team’s full attention.
Starting at $3,000
Built for the Organizations That Big Consultants Overlook
Small Nonprofits
You’re doing incredible work on a tight budget. You need grant support that doesn’t cost more than the grant itself. Our templates and consulting are priced for organizations like yours — because your mission matters, even if your budget is small.
Startup Nonprofits
You’re new, you’re passionate, and you’re figuring things out as you go. Our team has helped 20+ organizations go from “just an idea” to grant-funded and growing. We’ll help you build the right foundation so funders take you seriously from day one.
Churches & Faith-Based Organizations
You’re serving your community and you know there’s funding available — but navigating the grant world as a faith-based organization comes with unique questions. We specialize in helping churches and ministries find and win faith-friendly funding opportunities.
Not Sure If You’re Ready for Grants? Find Out in 5 Minutes.
Download our free Grant Readiness Checklist — a 12-point assessment that shows you exactly where your organization stands and what you need to do before submitting your first (or next) proposal.
What You’ll Learn:
- The 12 things every funder looks for before saying yes
- Where your organization has gaps (and how to close them fast)
- A clear “Ready / Almost Ready / Not Yet” score so you know your next move
It’s free because every mission deserves a fair shot at funding.
What Makes Tillman Equity Different
“Most grant consultants help you write proposals. We help you build an organization that funders can’t wait to fund.”
— Trina Nichols, MBA | CEO & Lead Grant Strategist, Tillman Equity
✓ We understand your finances. With 20+ years of Fortune 500 internal audit experience and an MBA on our leadership team, we bring a level of financial rigor that most grant consultants simply don’t have. We don’t just write proposals — we make sure your numbers tell a compelling, compliant story.
✓ We’ve been in your shoes. Our team has worked with organizations at every stage — from pre-501(c)(3) startups to established nonprofits seeking their next major grant. We know the challenges because we’ve solved them, again and again.
✓ We serve the underserved. The big consulting firms want six-figure contracts with large institutions. We chose to serve the small nonprofits, the church ministries, and the brand-new organizations that are doing the most important work with the fewest resources.
✓ We build your capacity. Our goal isn’t to make you dependent on us forever. Every template, toolkit, and consulting session is designed to build your internal capacity so you grow stronger over time.
Your Mission Is Too Important to Let Funding Hold You Back
Whether you need a $27 template to get started, a strategy call to get unstuck, or a full grant writing partner to take it off your plate — Tillman Equity is here to help.
