Go from scrambling for last-minute grants to entering 2026 with a full, funder-ready pipeline
with our End-of-Year Funding Playbook built exclusively for museums
Stop chasing deadlines and start building strategy
Finish 2025 strong by clarifying your story, targeting the right funders, and setting up a winning start to 2026.
This quick, actionable guide helps your museum turn reflection into revenue — no spreadsheets, guesswork, or overwhelm required.
“Aderworks provides executive-level consulting and grant writing services. Their expertise in development planning, prospect research, and best practices has made our efforts much more organized and successful.”
-Noble Maritime Collection
The step-by-step playbook for museum leaders who want to end the year strong — with a smarter funding strategy and stress-free grant plan.
✅ Discover how to strengthen your case for support without rewriting your entire mission statement.
✅ Save time and sanity with our 3-step system to define your positioning, expand your impact story, and focus on funders that actually fit.
✅ Feel confident heading into 2026 knowing exactly which grants to pursue — and which to skip.
✅ Gain momentum fast with proven strategies used by museums that have secured over $8.7M in awards through Accession’s approach.
What These Brilliant Institutions Have to Say About My Work
Noble Maritime Collection
“Executive-level expertise that feels like part of our team.”
Morris-Jumel Mansion
“Organized, efficient, and effective.”
Staten Island Museum
“Their help was excellent.”
How we raised $8.7M and what it means for you
With 20 years of museum leadership and development experience, Shiloh Holley, CFRE brings both strategic insight and operational know-how to your grant process. As a museum director turned consultant, she understands the whole picture—and knows how to translate your mission into compelling, funder-ready proposals.
$1.3M raised in 2025
72% Success Rate
What These Brilliant Institutions Have to Say About My Work
Gunner School
“Now we feel fully prepared”
Women of Banglatown
“Really understood our goals”
Newberry Library
“Clear communication and full coverage”
Noble Maritime Collection
“Extension of our staff”
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Lewis Latimer House
“Organized, on time, and easy to work with”
Black Catholic Ministries