About Us

Where Bold Public Vision Meets Rigorous Execution

Led by Nicole A. Hefty, MPA—award-winning fundraiser, strategist, municipal innovator, and unapologetic public service nerd—we help cities, nonprofits, and public institutions turn complex challenges into catalytic funding, programs, and policy. We also work with organizations to create high-impact teams, plan events with a focus on user experience, and even assist with optimizing day to day work with tools you already have. 

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Nicole doesn’t just write hard-hitting project proposals—she builds legacies. As a former municipal appointee, she founded a department and worked alone to raise $40 million in funding in under two years. Her work has been nationally recognized by Crain’s Detroit, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Harvard University’s Senior Executives in State & Local Government cohort.