Deneene Graham
President & Principal Grant Writer
Deneene Graham brings more than 18 years of professional experience in philanthropy, nonprofits, and the public sector. Over the past four and half years as the owner of her own consulting firm, she has guided clients in securing more than $12 million in grant funding.
Her expertise is not limited to grant seeking—Deneene has also coordinated grantmaking for a local funder, providing her with invaluable insight from both sides of the grant funding equation. Additionally, she offers an international development perspective, having worked on development aid projects in Jamaica to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation capacity of public organizations.
Deneene holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Hamline University, a Master’s degree in Public Policy, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Political Science. She is an active member of the national Grants Professionals Association (GPA) and the Upper Midwest GPA Chapter.
Areas of Expertise: Education, Early Childhood Development, Youth Development, Reentry/Prevention Services, Human/Social Services, Basic Needs, Housing/Homelessness, and Mental Health.
Based in Rochester, Minnesota
Annalyse Filoteo
Grant Writer and Operations Lead
Annalyse Filoteo is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies with a minor in Anthropology. With a solid background in research, having completed several research projects during her college years, she has also gained professional experience in the nonprofit sector, including work with an organization that provides day services for children and adults with disabilities. Annalyse has been a valued member of our team since November 2021, providing a range of grant writing services for our clients.
Areas of expertise: Youth Development, Housing and Homelessness, Education, Human Services.
Based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota