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reporting When you win grants, you will need to prepare reports. Ranging from something as simple as sending a newsletter, to a complex and strict accounting of your work, foundations often require a mid- and/or end-of-cycle report detailing your use of the funds. Referring to your original plan, a report describes what you accomplished during the grant period. We are...

If you are too busy or short-staffed, we are available to work with you to complete proposals from start to finish. Because we believe you tell your stories best, we can work with you through conversations or emails (likely a combination of both) to gather the most essential content for a winning proposal. You don’t have to take the time...

editing If you have staff or volunteers with the time and interest in completing proposals for support, asking someone outside your organization to review your work is always a good idea. We are available to review your proposals and will offer feedback and guidance throughout the process on an as-needed basis.

proposal for support as a planning tool Once a good lead has been identified, the preparation of a proposal for support can be used to organize your grants program. As each question is addressed, we learn more about how best to frame your mission and goals to appeal to potential funding partners. We uncover basic areas for improvement such as...

research Depending on your goals we share with you our strong research skills, either by showing you what to do, or by doing it for you. Research is one of the most essential elements of winning grants. Foundations appreciate when you pay attention to their mission and requirements. By thoroughly identifying a potential funding partner’s goals—ensuring your organization can help...

assessment Through face-to-face meetings, email questions, and document review, we learn about your organization’s culture. We identify strengths and weaknesses in your grants program, and in your overall grants readiness. We make recommendations about changes you might make or actions to take to improve your success winning grants. Do you have staff or volunteers available to do your grants work?...