Fund Development, Grant Writing, Non-Profit Support, Strategic Planning

Derek Collamati

$75+ Million Secured in Public & Private Investments

Public Safety | Housing & Community Development | Recreation & Health | Infrastructure Investments

  • "When we began the CompeteRI initiative we were looking for the best grant writers in the state. And, I was charged with finding them. Our first hire was Derek."

    - Tom Giordano, Former Executive Director of Partnership for Rhode Island/CompeteRI

  • "During my time as mayor, I witnessed firsthand the transition Central Falls experienced since ascending from bankruptcy – new parks, new firetrucks, new ambulances, expanded access to culturally-aligned health and wellness opportunities and so much more – it took tens of millions in investments, and Derek was always a leader on our team!"

    - General Treasurer James Diossa

  • “Now more than ever, effective fundraising requires strategic long-term vision and a commitment to relationship building. Derek gets these priorities, and that’s why I pulled him into my work at Shri.”

    - Alison Bologna, Shri Yoga and NBC 10

  • "Until I met Derek and started working with him, I never asked someone to start their own LLC as soon as possible… There is no questioning the fact that Derek is one-of-a-kind, and I am so grateful for all that he has done in support of our critical work!"

    - Dr. Beata Nelken, Jenks Park Pediatrics and Central Falls Children’s Foundation

  • "Of course, effective grant writing requires the ability to write well. Truly effective grant writing requires so much more. Derek is the latter."

    -Oscar Mejias, CEO & Founder, RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Learn More About My Services & Expertise Helping Nonprofits Raise Millions of Dollars for Meaningful Community Impact

  • Grant Writing & Research

  • Fundraising Strategy & Development

  • Consulting & Capacity Building

Grow With Me.

Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you build out your mission, and how you fund it makes all the difference.

That’s where I come in, serving organizations of all sizes and in all stages.

  • It all begins with a relationship and an understanding of who you want to serve and why.

  • I believe in being present and in person.

  • My experience is broad in scope. From serving ground-breaking educational institutions to large municipalities.

  • I'm the type of consultant who doesn't drown a client with theories or buzz terms. I get into projects fast, and I deliver results that improve lives.