ABOUT DLEW

DLew Philanthropy Consulting offers a variety of services to help nonprofits and businesses increase their visibility. Darryl Lewis also known as DLew, founder, has been in the nonprofit sector for the past five years and also has several years experience working in the for-profit sector.

Nonprofit Experience

He has worked for small to mid-size organizations focused on youth development, the arts, higher education, and holistic wellness. Over his career, Darryl has helped small to mid-size nonprofits with his skills including - institutional/individual prospect research, email outreach, grant-writing, newsletter production, fundraising strategy development, campaign building, and CRM and grants management. With his work, he has helped raise over $400,000.

For-profit Experience

DLew worked in an internet marketing agency supporting small businesses with activities such as - blogging, newsletters, outreach to bloggers, journalists, social media content, and inbound marketing. He has supported industries including - real estate, performing and visual arts, and tech.

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SERVICES

Funding Prospect Research

DLew offers organizations comprehensive research to find and evaluate potential grants, sponsorships, and individual donors, and partnership opportunities that align with the organization's mission and programs/services.

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Nonprofit Writing

DLew offers a myriad of writing activities for nonprofits including - grant proposals, presentations, strategic plans, and much more!

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Small Business Support

DLew offers support for small businesses which include - business plan development, newsletters/blogging, pitch decks, and outreach.

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EXAMPLES OF GRANTS WON

  • AmeriCorps Planning Grant (Illinois)

    Award: Planning grant for emergency aid and long-term assistance program serving college students impacted by basic needs insecurity

  • NEA

    Award: Program support for arts-based nonprofit in Seattle focusing on year-round music education for low-income and BIPOC youth.

  • ArtsFund

    Award: General Operating Support for a Seattle-based jazz music education organization for youth

  • ArtsWA

    For Seattle-based arts projects that focus on BIPOC and low-income youth

  • City of Seattle

    For Seattle-based arts projects that focus on BIPOC and low-income youth

  • Nesholm Family Foundation

    Focused on Seattle-based GOS and projects for youth development organizations

  • Justice Outside

    Award: General Operating Support for trauma-informed mindfulness organization serving BIPOC youth in Oakland, California

  • Michelson 20MM Foundation

    Award for pilot program: development and deployment of higher education online curriculum for Los Angeles schools addressing basic needs insecurity among college students

  • Texas Bar Foundation

    Award for pilot project: Supporting the development of entrepreneurs who are survivors of human trafficking