Capital Projects Made
Simple.
We Help Your Organization Plan, Fund, Build, and Sustain — Without Overloading Your Team.
Bring your ambitious capital project to life with expert fundraising, smart system design, and creative vision.
Get Clarity, Advocacy & Strategy for Your Project.
We offer full service capital project management, fundraising strategy, and grants management custom-tailored to your needs:
Public and Private Funding, with Local Support
$37.1M
assembled across client projects.
$21.5M secured in loans, grants, and gifts; the balance is bridge financing, which funds construction but is not secured funding.
- Public funding$14.3MFederal and state loans and grants
- Private and local support$7.2MDonors, partners, and sponsor equity
- Bridge financing$15.6MFinancing, not secured funding
Every source, in full
| Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal loan | Public funding | $8,000,000 |
| State grant | Public funding | $4,287,399 |
| Federal grant | Public funding | $2,000,000 |
| Private donor | Private and local support | $4,370,000 |
| Partner donor | Private and local support | $2,550,000 |
| Sponsor cash equity | Private and local support | $312,601 |
| Bridge loan | Bridge financing | $15,600,000 |
| Total assembled | $37,120,000 |
20+ Years of Global Experienceadvising nonprofits, think tanks, and international creative projects.
Your Team's Vision, Accomplished.
Raising $21 Million for the Pocono Family YMCA
Grant writing, USDA Rural Development financing, operations audit, and project management across a one-year $21M facility expansion.
Learn How Small Teams Manage Big Projects
Funding a $9.6 Million Transformation for the Uniontown Area YMCA
Capital campaign strategy, federal appropriations, and grant infrastructure for a community wellness hub in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Learn How Strategic Funding Moves a Capital Project Forward
Grantwriting for Nonprofits in Africa
Navigating the USAID application process for a Spirulina Development Institute in rural Uganda, with research, partnerships, and remote workflow design.
Learn How Research and Partnerships Improve Applications
Helping Farmers Grow Sustainable Communities
Federal and state grants and regional coalition-building around industrial hemp, textiles, and sustainable construction in Pennsylvania.
Learn How Strong Communities Gain Financial and Political Support
Fawn Beauty Website, Operations & Product Launch
Rebuilding the digital experience, streamlining operations, and launching a product line for a growing beauty and wellness brand.
See How Good Design Gets Results
Branding, Website Design & Booking Integration for Aura Explorer Photography
Brand identity, a six-page website, and a booking system for an aura photography practice with a decade of work and no digital home.
See How Good Design Brings Creative Businesses Online
Branding, Website Design, Music Book Publishing, and Digital Expansion
A branded storefront, professionally engraved scores, and integrated lesson booking for a piano educator building income beyond private lessons.
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Scaling Daggerfish Gear Company's Operations During COVID-19
A 2,000-unit contract, a new manufacturing facility, and the operational backbone to deliver both under pandemic conditions.
Read the Case Study
Who You'll Be Working With.
I'm Nicholas Daly, Founder and Director of NDCS.
I provide owner-side leadership for complex capital initiatives at mission-driven institutions, supporting executive leadership and boards through capital planning, project governance, funding alignment, and delivery.
My work focuses on translating institutional goals into governed, executable capital programs — particularly in environments that are resource-constrained, politically sensitive, or organizationally complex.
From the Organizations That Hired Me.
Nicholas Daly Creative Services brought a level of strategic insight and dedication that transformed our project from a concept into a fully operational initiative. Their expertise in navigating complex grant applications and implementing collaborative systems was unmatched. Thanks to NDCS, we secured critical funding and built the foundation for lasting growth.
The Uniontown Area YMCA partnered with Nick in May 2025 to support a capital project focused on revitalizing our Y for the community we serve. While not originally from our area, Nick took the time to truly understand our community’s needs and identify funding sources that align with our mission. His diligence and commitment have made this a positive, fast-moving process, and his work is already helping us create a stronger future for those we serve.
Nicholas Daly Creative Services implemented digital workflows that revolutionized how our geographically dispersed team operated. Their ability to streamline communication and manage complex collaborations ensured every stakeholder was aligned and empowered. Their efforts were vital to our project’s success.
Tell Me About Your Project.
Tell me what you are planning and I will read it myself — or book a time and we can talk it through.
Or email nick@nickdalycreative.com directly.