Consultation & Strategy

Grant Readiness Assessment

Evaluate whether the organization is truly ready to pursue grants, considering:

• Mission clarity

• Program design

• Track record of outcomes

• Internal capacity

• Financial and administrative infrastructure

Strategic Funding Plan Development

Help develop a grant strategy roadmap by identifying:

• Short-, mid-, and long-term funding priorities

• Best-fit funders by alignment and timing

• Diversification across private, corporate, and government sources

Funder Alignment & Targeting

Advise on which funders to prioritize based on:

• Programmatic fit

• Geographic or demographic relevance

• Funder giving history

• Likelihood of success

Program Design & Framing Support

Guide clients in shaping or refining programs to:

• Match funder interests

• Clarify outcomes and evaluation plans

• Articulate need and impact persuasively

Internal Process Development

Help establish or improve internal grant processes such as:

• Document storage systems

• Approval workflows

• Cross-department collaboration

Capacity Building

Train or coach staff on:

• Grant writing best practices

• Prospect research

• Report writing or funder communication

Funder Relationship Strategy

Offer guidance on how to:

• Initiate and nurture relationships with program officers

• Approach funders before applying

• Build long-term funder engagement

Performance Review & Analytics

Help evaluate past grant efforts to identify:

• Win/loss patterns

• Strengths and gaps in application history

• Areas for improvement in future proposals