Unlocking Museum and Nonprofit Grant Opportunities with Shiloh Holley
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May 20, 2025
In this conversation, Holly Rustick interviews Shiloh Holley, founder of Aderworks Consulting, who shares her journey into grant writing and consulting for nonprofits, particularly museums.
Shiloh discusses her transition from executive director to consultant, the development of grant writing products, and the challenges faced by museums in securing funding. She emphasizes the importance of diversifying funding sources and using data to inform fundraising strategies.
The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of consulting and the need for nonprofits to adapt to changing funding landscapes.
About Shiloh Holley
Shiloh Holley is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) with twenty years experience working with small nonprofits, notably in arts, culture, and education. 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. She is the principal consultant of Aderworks which offers grant readiness support for organizations seeking grant funding for the first time and is the founder of Accession:Grant Writing For Museums.
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