About Us

About Janice Adamson Splawn, MSM, CFRE, PRINCIPAL

Professional Background And Experience

Janice created Adamson Splawn Grants & Fundraising, LLC, following 35 years of successful experience in advancement, grants and sponsored research. Janice has raised over $250 million for nonprofits and educational institutions including community colleges, universities, museums, park conservancies, STEM programs, animal shelters, social services, and undergraduate and graduate engineering and nursing programs. As founding Director of the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research at the University of St. Thomas, she authored and administered over $52 million in perfect-scoring competitive Federal grants to support low-income, first-generation students, as well as student success initiatives across international studies, liberal arts, nursing and STEM fields. Specialized focus areas include online program development and delivery as well as emergency management funding and project coordination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work on a commission or contingency of funds raised?

No, and we recommend that you do not pay fundraisers on a commission or contingency basis. According to The Association of Fundraising Professional’s Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, “Members shall not accept compensation or enter into a contract that is based on a percentage of contributions; nor shall members accept finder’s fees or contingent fees.”

Does our Board of Directors need to support and/or approve of your consulting work?

Yes, a nonprofit Board of Directors should always be apprised of fundraising activities and deeply engaged with your agency’s fundraising staff, consultants and community volunteers. The Board is critically important and Board members must serve as connectors between their personal and professional networks and your nonprofit’s programs and services. The Board members should enthusiastically leverage new and increased resources for your organization.

Do we need a 501 (c) (3) designation prior to engaging Adamson Splawn consulting services?

A 501 (c) (3) is not required to engage our consultants for strategic planning and program design. However, the 501 is a must-have for seeking corporate support and sponsorships, private foundation grants and charitable contributions.

What cities or regions do you serve?

We are located in the Greater Houston metropolitan area but serve nonprofits across the country. We are active members of grant writing and fundraising associations in Houston, Texas, Western NY and Western PA.

What are some of your nonprofit specialty areas?

Animal Welfare, Arts Organizations, Environmental Organizations, Children’s Services, Community Colleges, Food Banks, History Museums, Nursing Schools, Predominately Undergraduate Institutions, Religious Institutions, STEM Programs, and Veterans Organizations and Services.

Service Hallmarks

Adamson Splawn is unique, offering support with philanthropic, foundation AND governmental funding.

We offer COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE AND GUIDANCE to clients in order to obtain and manage multi-million dollar awards while maintaining 100% compliance for government agencies and auditors.

Grant and funding opportunities arise at any time. We focus on RESPONSIVENESS and AVAILABILITY. Executive Directors and CEOs receive priority support for board member needs, special requests and tight deadlines.

We anticipate the need for FLEXIBILITY. Clients may pivot from private to public funding, or in worst cases, be forced to focus on disaster relief and FEMA support. We accommodate client needs as practicable.