Spencer Chastain

Spencer Chastain

Founder, Grace Consulting & Grants

City, ST

After two decades in nonprofit work, Spencer Chastain launched Grace Consulting & Grants as a way to help nonprofits grow revenue, strengthen impact, and improve their communities. He has guided organizations through grant readiness assessments, strategic planning, and the full grant development cycle — from prospect research to award management. Spencer holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, a Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration from LSU Shreveport, a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, and a Certified Praesidium Guardian credential from Praesidium, Inc. His academic background and hands-on experience combine to give clients both the strategic framework and the practical tools they need to compete successfully for funding.

Credentials

  • MS in Nonprofit Administration, LSU Shreveport
  • Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
  • Certified Praesidium Guardian
  • 20+ years nonprofit experience