We believe structure is stewardship, and strong systems help mission-driven leaders sustain their impact.
Partnerships
Fund capacity-building that ensures your grantees secure more funding, operate with confidence, and sustain impact for the long term.
Why Smart Funders Partner With Us
Organizations with strong systems, clear governance, and professional operations don't just survive—they thrive. They secure funding faster, manage it more responsibly, and create lasting community impact.
Cornerstone Strategy Group partners with foundations, corporations, and philanthropic leaders to provide capacity-building support through the Secure to Secure Cohort—an 8-week transformation program that prepares organizations to build sustainable structure, strengthen systems, develop leadership, ensure compliance, and master grant readiness.
Proven Funder ROI:
Services may include:
Multiply your grantees' success & strengthen your entire portfolio
Smart funders know that money without capacity is wasted potential. When your grantees complete Secure to Secure, they're positioned to secure funding faster, manage it responsibly, and sustain impact for decades to come—directly multiplying your portfolio's ROI.
Sponsor One Seat — $899
Support one nonprofit's transformation and direct positioning for 45% faster funding approval
Direct grantee support • Ideal for portfolio strengthening
Multiple Seats — Custom Pricing
Sponsor 3-5 organizations with full partnership, recognition, and impact tracking
Strategic partnership • Customized to your portfolio needs
Full Cohort Sponsorship — Enterprise
Most ImpactFund an entire cohort (12-15 nonprofits), position your foundation as a capacity-building leader, and generate measurable sector impact
Maximum visibility • Strategic positioning • Sector leadership
Ready to strengthen your portfolio's capacity & impact?
Let's discuss how Cornerstone can multiply your grantees' success and position your foundation as a leader in nonprofit capacity building.
Real Results
Here's what happened when a Chicago-based nonprofit partnered with Cornerstone through a funder's sponsorship.
Case Study
The Challenge
A high-impact nonprofit serving 200+ youth annually struggled with inconsistent funding, unclear governance, and outdated operational systems. Grant applications were frequently rejected due to compliance gaps and weak financial documentation.
Secure to Secure Journey
Over 8 weeks, the organization built:
6 Months Post-Cohort
Faster Funding Cycle
From application to award
"We went from struggling to get funders' attention to being actively recruited for partnerships. The structure Cornerstone helped us build gave us credibility."
— Executive Director
New Funding
Secured within 6 months
"For every dollar we invested in Secure to Secure, we returned $360 in new grant funding. That's not a cost—that's an investment in our future."
— Board Chair
Why This Matters for Funders
When you sponsor one $899 seat, you're not just funding training—you're multiplying your impact portfolio's capacity to absorb and scale funding. Organizations that complete Secure to Secure:
When your nonprofit partners have strong foundations, systems, and leadership, they're better positioned to manage funding responsibly, scale impact, and sustain growth.