The Grants Collective TEAM

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As Founder of The Grants Collective,  Tracy has  garnered experience in nearly all forms of fund development over a 20 plus year span – city and state funding, federal grants, corporations and foundations, major gifts from individuals, endowment and capital campaigns, individual sustainer programs, direct mail, gala events, and house parties. 

During this time, 

she's raised over 51 million dollars (and counting!) that have gone to support rare disease research, social justice causes, community-based organizations, environmental, education, and many more worthy efforts. 

In addition to several years spent at larger “institutional nonprofits” which include key positions at City of Hope National Medical Center and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, her “on the ground” experiences with social justice and social service organizations enable Tracy  to address real-life issues with strategies and approaches that work.

Kimberly serves as the Operations Manager at The Grants Collective, where she expertly oversees back office management and scheduling to ensure seamless daily operations. With a robust background in administration and project management, Kimberly brings a wealth of experience to the firm. 

She excels in optimizing processes, coordinating schedules, and managing administrative tasks to support the collective's mission of securing funding for diverse projects. Her attention to detail and strategic approach make her an invaluable asset to the team, driving efficiency and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Michelle's  grant writing expertise is built upon more than 20 years of writing and editing experience, primarily in journalism and with Colorado’s nonprofit sector. 

Throughout her career in grant
writing and management, Michelle has raised nearly $20 million to benefit a wide spectrum of societal causes ranging from improved student literacy levels to increasing equitable outcomes in healthcare for those uninsured/underinsured. 

Whether corporate, foundation or first-time funders, Michelle excels at cultivating partnerships with private and public sources to spearhead impactful change that is further bolstered by the power of community. 

FUN FACT
Michelle was born in Hong Kong and moved to the United States in 1997, when the handover occurred and Hong Kong returned to Chinese control after a century and a half of British colonial rule. 

 Tim Lewis is a 12-year veteran educator who brings expertise in the education system and a background in project management and fundraising. Having previously served in diverse educational institutions and faith based organizations and churches, he intimately understands the challenges communities face.  He has secured funding for teacher salaries at international schools and assisted in federal grant-funded language documentation projects. Tim’s journey into grant writing was influenced by a deep-rooted interest in education and social development.

He attended Pepperdine University where he earned a degree in History and French. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Linguistics and most recently taught French in secondary school and led the French language department. He also serves as a freelance translator. Tim is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to unlock funding opportunities and drive projects that leave a lasting, positive impact on communities.