Fritz, LMSW
she/they

Fritz is a grantwriter and licensed master social worker inspired by smart, flexible, mission-driven nonprofit organizations and programs. Fritz wants to know what makes organizations tick and how to keep them ticking. Fritz’ experiences in the nonprofit sector are broad; she has worked in a variety of capacities for the criminal justice field, the social services sector, and the healthcare industry.She can lead grant application processes easily, weaving superior communication skills, project management acumen, and attention to detail to produce high-scoring proposals. She relies on a broad network of nonprofit professionals to inform and educate her about constituents and regional concerns. Fritz is successful – in 12+ years of grantwriting, she has raised millions of dollars on behalf of two dozen nonprofits, including Federal grants.

Her clientele includes organizations providing services to young children, working families, arts and culture centers, people affected by dementia, people with developmental disabilities, schools, immigrants and asylum seekers, teachers and educators, returning citizens, and children with cancer.

Fritz is proud to serve as the President of the Board for SPEC Associates.

Fritz makes her home in Oak Park with her husband, Michael Cottle, along with three cats, five motorcycles, and a massive native plant garden.