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The NEW Million Dollar Grant Club and Skool Community
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Happy New Year!
I want to start by saying this clearly:
This year will be the best year in business you’ve ever had. I declare that.
Now let me be honest with you.
After speaking with so many of you, before we start aggressively searching for grants, we need to focus on something far more important—building your business systems and infrastructure so you become the kind of company that attracts grants effortlessly.
This year, our priority is structure before submission.
We are no longer putting time, energy, and hope into grant applications that are likely to be declined because the foundation isn’t solid yet.
And yes—I’m practicing what I preach.
I’ve restructured our company as well. I’m putting the systems in place so that we can win more grants, consistently and strategically.
WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR
Here’s what you can expect inside the community:
- Structured course tracks so you know exactly what classes to take based on where you are right now
- Grant Reviews (replacing Grant Sprint): bring the grant you’re actively working on and we’ll walk you through how to complete it correctly
- Hot Seats / Office Hours where you can speak directly with our in-house business experts and get clear direction on what to do next
- Monthly grants through our LegUp Grant Applications close on the 31st Awards announced on the 15th
- Monthly rewards for community engagement Post or reply at least 1–2 times per week to qualify
- I will be looking for moderators for this group
CLASS TRACKS & CATEGORIES
(Full schedule will be posted Monday, January 5th inside Skool)
WELCOME & ORIENTATION
Welcome to the Million Dollar Grant Club.
Start here to understand how this community works, how to choose the right track, and how to move from idea to execution. You’ll find onboarding videos, worksheets, community guidelines, and the Track Placement Assessment to help you get started with clarity and confidence.
🔴 RED TRACK: THE STARTUP
Red Track Overview
This track is for founders in the idea stage or early startup phase. If you’re building from the ground up and need clarity, structure, and compliance before pursuing funding, start here.
🔴 Vision, Mission & Fundable Model
Define what you’re building, who you serve, and how your mission translates into a fundable business or nonprofit model.
🔴 Legal Setup & Compliance
Learn how to properly set up your organization so you’re legally formed, compliant, and ready to receive funding.
🔴 Financial Foundations
Build the financial backbone of your organization—accounts, budgets, tracking systems, and financial clarity.
🔴 Program or Product / Service Offer Design
Design programs (nonprofit) or products/services (for-profit) that funders actually want to support.
🔴 Grant Readiness Basics
Understand what “grant ready” really means, what documents are required, and when it’s too early to apply.
🟡 YELLOW TRACK: THE ESTABLISHMENT
Yellow Track Overview
This track is for organizations that are already operating but need systems, consistency, and a real funding strategy.
🟡 Infrastructure & Systems
Strengthen internal operations so your organization can handle growth.
🟡 Financial Strength & Sustainability
Move beyond basic budgeting into financial strategy and sustainability.
🟡 Funding Strategy & Planning
Build a strategic funding plan using grants, donors, sponsorships, and contracts—aligned with capacity.
🟡 Grant Strategy & Execution
Learn how to research, evaluate, and apply for grants the right way.
🟡 Brand Messaging, Marketing & Credibility
Refine your messaging so funders clearly understand and trust your work.
🟢 GREEN TRACK: CEO / FOUNDER / LEADERSHIP
Green Track Overview
This track is for CEOs, Executive Directors, and founders leading established organizations who are focused on scaling and sustainability.
🟢 CEO Mindset & Executive Leadership
Shift from operator to executive and lead with clarity and confidence.
🟢 Board Governance & Accountability
Build and manage a high-functioning board that supports growth.
🟢 Advanced Funding & Growth Strategy
Design multi-year funding strategies that include large grants, government funding, and partnerships.
🟢 Team, Culture & Capacity Building
Build strong teams, healthy culture, and leadership capacity.
🟢 Scaling, Risk & Legacy
Scale without losing integrity while planning for long-term impact and leadership succession.
🔧 LABS & LIVE SUPPORT
Labs, Clinics & Hot Seats
🗓 Thursdays at Noon
Hands-on sessions where we apply what you’re learning—grant reviews, strategy hot seats, and real-time problem solving.
Office Hours & Announcements
🗓 Wednesdays, 10am–12pm
Live links, updates, office hours, and important announcements will be posted here.
FINAL WORD
This year is about doing things the right way, in the right order.
Structure first.
Systems next.
Funding follows.
Let’s build companies that don’t chase grants—but qualify for them naturally.
Welcome to the work of 2026.
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