The Cause Conduit

09/14/2026

🎉 $5 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING WON! 🎉

Today, The Cause Conduit is celebrating a major milestone: $5 million in grant dollars secured for our clients in just four years.

Behind every dollar is a nonprofit leader with a vision, a team doing meaningful work, and a community that deserves investment.

We’re proud to have helped mission-driven organizations turn strong ideas into fundable strategies, strengthen their capacity, and secure the resources they need to grow their impact.

This milestone belongs to every client who trusted us to walk alongside them, every partner who believed in the work, and every organization that refused to let limited resources limit what was possible.

$5 million is more than a number.
It represents programs launched.
Teams strengthened.
Communities served.
Organizations stabilized.
And missions given more room to grow.

Four years in, we’re incredibly grateful — and we’re just getting started.

Here’s to bolder grants, stronger organizations, and brighter futures.

💛 Thank you to every client, partner, and supporter who has been part of this journey.

08/31/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Chris Smith, The Cause Conduit’s Client Engagement Specialist, whose commitment to community shows up far beyond his role with us.

Chris was recently featured in Mirror Indy, highlighting his work with the 1000 Words Gallery garden on St. Clair Street — a community-centered space rooted in literacy, creativity, and neighborhood care.

Through 1000 Words Inc., the art gallery he runs on 10th Street featuring works by Black and brown artists, Chris continues to create spaces where art, access, and community connection come together. His Little Free Library in St. Clair Place, along with the mini art box at the gallery, reflects what we know to be true about Chris: he is always building pathways for neighbors to learn, create, and feel seen.

At The Cause Conduit, our work is grounded in mission-driven impact, equity of access, and collaborative partnership — values Chris brings to life every day in both his professional and community work.

We’re grateful to have Chris on our team and proud to see his leadership recognized.

Read the full Mirror Indy feature here: https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-little-free-libraries-tips/

They connected to the readers around them and learned some interesting things about their neighbors along the way.

08/28/2026

We are so grateful to have Joslyn as part of The Cause Conduit team.

Joslyn brings a powerful combination of compassion, strategy, lived experience, and community-centered insight to the work we do. Her diverse skill set and perspective strengthen how we show up for organizations, families, and leaders who are working to create meaningful change.

What makes Joslyn so special is not just what she contributes to The Cause Conduit, but the way she continues to pour into the broader community through her work as a birth worker, educator, advocate, and trusted support system for families.

We are proud of the care, leadership, and purpose she brings to every space she enters. Joslyn represents so much of what we value: collaborative partnership, mission-driven impact, and a deep commitment to walking alongside people with integrity and support.

Please join us in celebrating Joslyn Cunningham and all the beautiful work she continues to do in our community. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are blessed to have you on the team.

👏🏾👏🏾May I have your attention !! Today IBBC would like to Spotlight another gem in our community. Please join me in celebrating our Sis Ms Joslyn Cunningham beside being a wonderful mom of three beautiful girls she is a great Birth worker!! We Love you Sis and thank you for EVERYTHING You Do for our community. WE see you Sis!

What inspired you to become a birth worker?
I was inspired to become a birth worker because of my own experience during childbirth. I knew the physical changes but I wasn't fully prepared for the emotional changes and how those changes would impact my parenting style. So, I became a birth worker to educate and prepare families in my community, knowing that they will be loved, supported, and prepared for what's next.

What is your favorite fact about breastfeeding/chestfeeding?
Parents who breastfeed/chestfeed have a reduced chance of developing postpartum depression.

What's a helpful tip for breastfeeding/chestfeeding families?
Find your community! When feeding is done in isolation, you are less likely to initiate and be consistent. Being connected to others who chestfeed and building your village will allow you to have a more supportive experience. Find a support group and get a friend who can walk alongside you!

Joslyn D. Cunningham, PMH-C
The Blissful Doula
(she/her/hers)
Founder, CEO, Doula and Reproductive Educator
Blissful Birthing Doula Services LLC
Blissful Solutions Consulting

08/26/2026

Four years ago, our founder, Beth Riedeman felt called to do more for her community.

She saw incredible organizations doing meaningful, mission-driven work—but too often, they lacked access to the funding, relationships, and strategic support needed to grow.

Beth wanted to use her privilege, experience, and connections to help bridge that gap. To be a connection point. A trusted partner. A conduit between good causes and the resources they deserve.

That calling became The Cause Conduit.

Since then, we have had the honor of walking alongside more than 30 organizations, helping them strengthen their systems, tell their stories, and pursue funding with confidence.

Together, we have helped raise more than $4.5 million in grant funds for organizations doing powerful work in their communities.

This anniversary is more than a milestone. It is a reminder of why we began: to support purpose-driven organizations so they do not have to figure it all out alone.

Happy 4th anniversary to The Cause Conduit—and deep gratitude to Beth for following the call to build something rooted in connection, equity, and impact.

Here’s to the good causes, the courageous leaders, and the communities that keep us moving forward.

07/08/2026

HUGE announcement from one of our clients today! We can't wait to support The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis in managing this amazing opportunity for the Haughville Neighborhood!

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the resilience, freedom, and contributions of Black Americans.

Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone. It is a reminder that progress requires action, equity requires access, and freedom must be accompanied by opportunity.

At The Cause Conduit, we believe that communities closest to the challenges are often closest to the solutions. We remain committed to supporting mission-driven organizations that are building stronger, more equitable futures and expanding access to the resources, funding, and systems needed to create lasting impact. Our commitment to equity, access, and community-rooted leadership is central to our mission.

As we celebrate this day, we encourage our community to reflect, learn, support Black-led organizations, and continue the work of creating opportunities that allow all communities to thrive.

Happy Juneteenth. Today we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and recommit ourselves to the work that still lies ahead.

06/05/2026

Ashley Hughes is the Project Consulting Manager at The Cause Conduit LLC, where she oversees strategic project development, grant research, grant writing, and nonprofit capacity-building initiatives. With over eight years in the nonprofit and grant funding sectors, Ashley is dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations secure resources, enhance operations, and expand their community impact. She collaborates with nonprofit organizations, community-based programs, educational institutions, and social service agencies to identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant proposals, and manage complex projects from concept to implementation. Her expertise spans grant prospecting, proposal development, program planning, stakeholder engagement, compliance monitoring, and strategic organizational support.

At The Cause Conduit LLC, Ashley focuses on creating sustainable funding strategies and effective project management solutions that align with organizational goals. Her commitment to collaboration, attention to detail, and passion for community advancement have led to successful funding outcomes and long-term growth for numerous nonprofit partners. Ashley believes that strong organizations create stronger communities and is committed to empowering nonprofits with the tools, resources, and strategies they need to thrive and make a lasting difference.

06/04/2026

You’ve already done the hard part:
Building trust in your community.

Now it’s time to build the systems and strategy that help funders trust your organization too.

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06/03/2026

Many nonprofits are underfunded—not because the work lacks value, but because the organization isn’t communicating readiness clearly.

Funders invest where they feel confidence.

We help build that confidence.

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06/02/2026

You shouldn’t have to guess your way through funding strategy.

The Cause Conduit helps nonprofits build a clear path toward stronger systems, stronger positioning, and stronger funding opportunities.

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