As a nationally respected strategist, grant expert, and leadership coach, Dr. Ervin brings over 30 years of experience guiding businesses, churches, community groups, and nonprofits to growth and funding success.
This book is more than a guide—it’s a movement. With real-talk insights and actionable tools, Funded While Black helps readers navigate:
Strategic planning for capacity and sustainability
How to find and WIN the right grants
Navigating bias in funding language and shifting funder priorities
Building programs that attract investors, grants, and partners
This book is a must-read for:
Black business owners & entrepreneurs seeking capital to grow
Nonprofit founders & fundraisers
Chambers of Commerce
Professional associations
Faith leaders & community builders
Ecosystem partners who want to empower their members with REAL tools
Dr. Deana doesn’t just teach the game—she’s helped secure more than $24 million in funding for organizations across the country, from grassroots initiatives to national partnerships with GitHub, Microsoft, and the United Way.
If you need funding, or serve people who do, this book will move you from “hoping for help” to building what’s next.
“The funding game is changing. This book is your playbook.”
As a nationally respected strategist, grant expert, and leadership coach, Dr. Ervin brings over 30 years of experience guiding businesses, churches, community groups, and nonprofits to growth and funding success.
This book is more than a guide—it’s a movement. With real-talk insights and actionable tools, Funded While Black helps readers navigate:
Strategic planning for capacity and sustainability
How to find and WIN the right grants
Navigating bias in funding language and shifting funder priorities
Building programs that attract investors, grants, and partners
This book is a must-read for:
Black business owners & entrepreneurs seeking capital to grow
Nonprofit founders & fundraisers
Chambers of Commerce
Professional associations
Faith leaders & community builders
Ecosystem partners who want to empower their members with REAL tools
Dr. Deana doesn’t just teach the game—she’s helped secure more than $24 million in funding for organizations across the country, from grassroots initiatives to national partnerships with GitHub, Microsoft, and the United Way.
If you need funding, or serve people who do, this book will move you from “hoping for help” to building what’s next.
“The funding game is changing. This book is your playbook.”
