We strive to make sure your organization is “grant ready” before applying for any grants because Grant makers look for very specific criteria in organizations. It’s critical to match your organization’s mission and your program’s goals to the grant maker’s giving priorities. It’s also important to know a foundation’s capacity for giving so you’ll know if they are able to give at the level you’re seeking
Before we take on a new grant writing client, we consider several factors including:
- The nonprofit’s age and reputation, its track record, and its history of success
- The strength of the program/project needing grant funding, including feasibility and whether it meets a clear community need
- The organization’s annual budget and the diversity of current funding sources
- The program/project budget and the sustainability plan
- The ability of the nonprofit to manage the grant award and deliver stated outcomes