Dr. Brandi Rae Hicks
A VISIONARY WITH A PURPOSE FOR SERVING OTHERS
DR. BRANDI RAE HICKS - With over 25 years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit consulting, and fundraising, Dr. Brandi Rae Hicks is a seasoned expert dedicated to empowering organizations to achieve their mission through strategic financial support. Throughout her career, she has helped over fifty nonprofits and small businesses win at least $1 million in grant funding while managing an impressive portfolio of $1 billion in grants and major gifts.
Dr. Hicks brings diverse expertise across various sectors, having worked with nonprofits, higher education institutions, faith-based organizations, government agencies, and small businesses. Their extensive background enables them to craft tailored funding strategies that resonate with various stakeholders and achieve tangible results.
As a thought leader, Dr. Hicks has held pivotal roles at esteemed organizations such as the United Way of Greater Atlanta and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, where she honed her leadership and strategic skills. Passionate about building sustainable organizations, Dr. Hicks founded and currently leads SERVE University, a pioneering initiative grant writing and training firm designed to strengthen their capacity-building efforts and organizational leadership.
In addition to their consulting work with high-impact clients like Morehouse College and Communities in Schools of Georgia, Dr. Hicks developed the SERVE-U Organizational Resilience Qualities Assessment Tool© which is a widely recognized resource guide for nonprofits and small businesses in building long-term fundraising sustainability and operational resilience.
Dr. Hicks is driven by a deep commitment to creating lasting social change, helping nonprofits and small businesses set ambitious fundraising goals and inspiring community support to advance their missions. Whether developing compelling grant proposals, consulting nonprofit leaders, or fostering collaborative partnerships, Dr. Hicks continues to inspire positive impact at every turn.