About Rev. Dominique

Rev. Dominique Chantell Atchison (Rev. Dominique, Purple Rev. or just Dominique.) is a bridge builder who wants to use her background in diverse settings to support organizations as they build strategic partnerships. She has a proven track record as a faith based strategist and organizer, program developer, grant writer and manager. She has spent her career at the intersection of faith, justice and public service. Most notably, Rev. Atchison served the Administration of Mayor Bill deBlasio as the Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Community Partnerships, leading New York City’s faith community during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her justice and equity-centered vocation was born at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, where she was blessed as a baby by  Rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor and licensed to preach by Rev. Dr. Calvin Otis Butts III. She was ordained in the United Church of Christ at Judson Memorial Church, where she was a part of the inaugural class of Community Ministers. She’s served multiple justice-oriented organizations and parishes. Rev. Atchison is a proud native and resident of the South Bronx where she is raising a her daughter. 

  • Grant writing that reflects an understanding of the grant maker and emphasizes your organization’s mission and shared values.

  • Developing programming and events that reflect your mission and goals. Program can be in response to goals set forth by grant or by internal goals.

  • Working with you and your team to develop a plan for cross-sector engagement.

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