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About Us

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At Second Shift Productions Ltd., we understand the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations in securing funding. Founded by experienced professionals in grant writing and nonprofit management, our mission is to build internal capacity within organizations. We believe that by training your staff to write grants, you can create sustainable funding streams and enhance your ability to serve your community. Our approach combines practical training with proven strategies, ensuring that your team is equipped to tackle the competitive grant landscape.

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Our Mission Is To Help You Manage Change!

Rudina and Leonard Johnson are the principals of Second Shift Productions LTD.

We have been working with corporations and nonprofit leaders for over eleven years in the areas of fundraising, leadership development, communications/conflict management, and self-care. 

There is a new normal which will present both opportunities and threats. Globalization, outsourcing, political shifts, cost of living increases, continuing poverty, increased demand for social services combined with the decrease in funding,  aging of the population and the risks of chronic diseases will continue.

Personal and professional learning and development are critical to prospering and thriving in our ever-changing and challenging environment.

Your capacity to learn and grow represents your greatest asset and your most significant advantage. Our mission is to help you leverage that asset by guiding you through innovative leadership and self-care programs where you will learn the critical skills necessary to not only survive, but thrive in the future.

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Fundraising & Development

  • Fundraising and grant writing experts
  • Design and delivery of e-learning training
  • Program Development

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Training & Webinars

  • Curriculum development and production
  • Trainers and facilitators of leadership and individual capacity-building

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Seminars

  • Marriage seminar facilitators

We Are Committed to helping our partners overcome challenges and attain Exceptional results.

Second Shift Productions LTD exists to enhance learning and personal growth. We conduct seminars and e-learning courses for individuals and groups. More importantly, we help you build skills and manage life’s changes.

Second Shift Productions LTD, was founded by husband and wife team, Leonard and Rudina Johnson.​

 

Leonard has M.A in Managment and professional experience in corporate leadership, marketing, training and professional coaching. Leonard has earned the pretigious Certified Grant Writers Designation from the American Grant Writers Association.

Rudina has B.A. in Communications and has earned a Certification in Nouthetic Counseling and has been engaged in counseling, coaching, writing and developing leadership for non-profit organizations for over 25 years.

We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way

From idea to submission, we guide you every step—offering expert advice, clear communication, and proven strategies to help secure funding for your vision. Let’s achieve your grant goals together.

We've Helped a Few Organizations

Clientele

Our diverse clientele includes nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses nationwide. Each partnership reflects our commitment to understanding unique needs and delivering tailored grant solutions that drive measurable impact and lasting success.

United HealthCare

National-Louis University

McCormick Leadership Institute for Early Childhood Education

YMCA of Chicago

Chicago Public Schools

Head Start Programs

Bright Start Childcare

Philadelphia Public Schools

New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church

Head Start Programs

Sister Girl and Friends

AmeriChoice Health Plan

Jane Adams Hull House

National Social Service Agency

PATH TO SUCCCESS

ready to reach new heights? Let's get there, together.

Our goal and mission is to help you manage change, and help guide you through innovative leadership and self-care programs where you’ll learn the critical skills to thrive.

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