Stand out with tailored strategies that bring the best of in-depth research, storytelling, and hands-on management
GRANT SERVICESSay buh-bye to overwhelm and hello to a simplified funding process that maximizes your chances of success
REMOVING THE STRUGGLEWe bring a unique blend of expertise in grant writing, comprehensive systems building, and insights that remove the struggle of securing grant funding and navigating the complexities of grant applications.
ALIGNING PRIORITIESOur approach is grounded in understanding your specific mission and needs, allowing us to craft compelling narratives that resonate with grantmakers and align with their priorities.
PROVEN APPROACHWe employ a strategic and data-driven approach to prospecting that helps organizations identify and engage the right institutional and corporate funders for their unique missions.
Fractional Grant Manager
Recommended for orgs with an annual budget over $500kMonth 1: Funding strategy
An Institutional Funding Strategy is a 12-18-month roadmap that outlines targeted institutional funding opportunities, specifying the timing, approach, and positioning needed to maximize success in securing grants aligned with your organization’s goals.
Months 2-7+: Fractional Grant Management
We are your in-house grants team and dedicated partner providing support through every stage of the grant process.
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We alleviate the stress of grant applications, allowing you to focus on your mission and the positive impact you’re making in your community. Our process begins with a Nonprofit Wellness Audit— a comprehensive assessment that identifies your organization’s unique strengths and areas for growth in fund development.
You’ll receive a customized grant prospect strategy, expertly written proposals, monthly strategy meetings, budget development support, and ongoing grant management to ensure compliance and effective reporting— all designed to secure the funding necessary to drive your programs forward.
You’ll receive a tailored list of aligned grant opportunities (your prospect list), along with actionable next steps for cultivation to enhance your outreach efforts and increase your chances of securing long-term funder relationships.
NOTE: This service can also be tailored to serve as your interim grant managers, where we can support and train your next hire.
Retainer engagements are for a minimum of 9 months and begin at $3,500/month.
Grant Writing Support
Best suited for orgs with an annual budget under $500k
Institutional Funding Strategy
FOR ORGS OF ANY SIZETired of playing grant roulette and racing against last-minute deadlines? Our standalone Funding Strategy service provides a customized game plan to jumpstart your grant efforts and assess your potential for institutional funding.
The process begins with a one-hour kickoff meeting to understand your organization's key programmatic and operational goals. We’ll then identify 1-2 priority funding areas and conduct in-depth prospect research, reviewing hundreds of grants to select the top opportunities that best align with your goals and offer the highest chance of success.
Deliverables include:
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A comprehensive compilation of all researched opportunities for future reference.
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A targeted list of top opportunities to pursue over the next 12-18 months, specifying the timing, approach, and positioning needed to maximize success in securing grants aligned with your organization’s goals.
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A set of defined criteria to help you quickly assess the suitability of new grant opportunities as they arise.
This process takes 4-6 weeks to complete and begins at $5,000
We bring extensive sector knowledge, access to robust databases, and a personalized methodology that ensures you connect with prospects who are not only capable of giving but also aligned with your mission, values, and community impact.
Learn more about working with us on grant services
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Institutional funding refers to organizations, including foundations, corporations, and government entities, that support nonprofit missions through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.
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An Institutional Funding Strategy is a 12-18 month roadmap that outlines targeted institutional funding opportunities, specifying the timing, approach, and positioning needed to maximize success in securing grants aligned with your organization’s goals.
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A prospect is a potential funder—such as a foundation, corporation, or government entity—that is identified as a likely match to support your organization’s mission, programs, or projects. We help you evaluate Prospects based on their alignment with your goals, their specific funding interests, and their giving capacity.
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Grant Management refers to the ongoing process of overseeing awarded grants, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, tracking expenses, monitoring project progress, and submitting reports. This process includes managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables to maximize the grant’s impact and maintain a positive relationship with the funder. We include grant management in all of our retainer packages.
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