We connect nonprofits, businesses, funders, and changemakers to the
capital—financial, social, and strategic—they need to fuel their impact,
strengthen communities, and create lasting change.
At The Black Mill, we foster lasting social impact through strategic nonprofit
engagement. Our services focus on enhancing community engagement,
refining fundraising strategies, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and
offering expert philanthropic guidance.
Our tailored growth solutions focus on board
development, grant writing, fundraising strategy, and
capacity building, ensuring nonprofits and funders are
positioned for long-term success.
At The Black Mill, we work alongside organizations to build sustainable funding
strategies, cultivate high-impact partnerships, and enhance community engagement.
Our personalized approach ensures that nonprofits and funders alike are equipped to
create long-term, transformative impact.
Your partner in nonprofit excellence.
At The Black Mill, we don’t just consult—we collaborate, strategize, and innovate to help nonprofits and foundations navigate and maximize opportunities. Whether developing funding strategies, facilitating strategic partnerships, or enhancing community engagement, we provide personalized support to create long-term, transformative impact.
We use our expertise to your advantage.
Unlike one-size-fits-all consulting firms, we take a customized, hands-on approach—
offering strategic insights, practical tools, and expert guidance tailored to each
organization’s unique challenges and goals.
We understand your organization.
Chelsea Brown
principal & lead strategist
Leslie Jefferson
Strategy, Evaluation, and
Growth Advisor
Our Team
Takiyah Roberts
chief operations officer
Kimberly Edwards
Nonprofit Grant Writing Specialist
Denelle Joynes
Nonprofit Grant Writing
Specialist
Briyana Mondesir
Nonprofit Grant Writing Specialist
Services
- Grant Strategy & Funding Solutions
- Grant Research & Application Preparation
- Grant Readiness Assessment
- Grant Management Design & Implementation
- Grantmaking Strategy & Evaluation
- Sustainable Growth & Nonprofit Capacity Building
- Strategic Planning
- Program Evaluation & Implementation
- Board Governance & Training
- Fund Development & Revenue Growth
- Endowment Campaigns
- Fundraising Plans
- Donor Segmentation
- Corporate Giving & Social Impact Strategy
- Corporate Sponsorship Management
- Social Impact & CSR Evaluation
- Community Engagement & Partnership Development
Whether you need targeted support for a specific project,
strategic guidance for sustainable growth, or a long-term
partnership, our flexible, hands-on approach ensures
solutions that align with your goals and maximize
impact.
Our Impact
- 60% increase in unrestricted funding for
minority-led and grassroots organizations.
- 100+ nonprofits supported through strategic
planning and board governance training.
- millions of dollars in grant funding secured for
clients (since 2023).
- created 10+ capacity-building programs for black
nonprofit leaders and executives.
- managed corporate sponsorship dollars at a 200%
increase in less than 7 months.
Past Clients
*not inclusive of all clients
Partners
The Black Mill is proud to serve as a pipeline partner for the Revolve Fund, a philanthropic Initiative that aims to address systemic barriers that disproportionately prevent businesses and nonprofits owned and managed by people of color from gaining capital access.
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