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 will show you how to communicate your mission, vision, and purpose in a way that inspires action. It’s not just about delivering information—it's about creating a pitch that resonates with investors, funders, board members, and the community.

⚡ Crafting a pitch that connects passion with purpose

⚡ Tailoring your message for investors, funders, and key stakeholders

⚡ Balancing storytelling with data to drive engagement

⚡ Turning belief in your mission into funding and support

A strong pitch turns engagement into investment and belief into momentum. Join us to learn how to craft a message that drives action and fuels your mission’s success.

Vance K. Jackson, Jr., MSW, serves as CEO of NEXX Consulting Group, a multifaceted consulting firm renowned for delivering bespoke solutions tailored to the needs of government, nonprofit, small business and corporate firms—offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes grant-writing, board development, strategic planning, program design, evaluation and fund development.

With over 17 years of experience across Business, Government, Community, and Philanthropy, Vance most recently served in the Mayor’s Office of the City of Detroit as the City’s Social Impact Fund Development Officer. In this pivotal role, he was an integral part of a 5-member Fund Development team that successfully raised more than $1 Billion in investment from public, private, philanthropic, and corporate sources.

Prior to joining the Mayor’s Office in 2018, Vance served more than a decade at J.P. Morgan, where his financial career spanned across the breadth of the global bank. He served in J.P. Morgan’s Commercial Bank—Middle Market Treasury, where he specialized in constructing Global Treasury solutions for Multi-National Middle Market Corporations with annual revenues ranging from $100 Million - $2 Billion.

Additionally, Vance serves as lecturer at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, School of Social Work, where he teaches Master-Level Graduate (MSW) courses on grant-writing, fund development, social enterprise & entrepreneurship, community organizing, and community development. He was most recently appointed to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Senate, The Financial Affairs Advisory Committee (FAAC) where he advises and consults with the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concerning topics of interest related to University finance and $2.7 Billion Budget infrastructure.

Grid110 is an economic and community development nonprofit dedicated to creating clearer pathways to success for early-stage entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. Their mission is to foster the most thriving, inviting & inclusive community for entrepreneurs by making the entrepreneurial path more equitable, inclusive, and accessible. Through their no-cost, no-equity accelerator programs, Grid110 provides founders with a growing community of fellow entrepreneurs, expert mentorship, and crucial resources. It has supported 300+ companies that have raised more than $123 million since its creation in 2015. Ninety-four percent of companies supported by Grid110 are led by women and entrepreneurs of color.

On The Grid: Mission. Vision. Purpose. Value