Grant Development Services

Key elements in employing effective funding strategies to secure the greatest potential for funding include:  

- Building funder relationships to foster trust and collaboration.  

- Assessing who needs to be included in the effort to ensure a comprehensive approach.  

- Developing a budget that aligns with both funder and organization requirements.  

- Crafting an excellent executive summary that is succinct and resonates with the funder.  

- Writing the body of the grant to demonstrate that the organization can meet the intended outcomes while fulfilling all requirements.  

- Establishing achievable outcomes and goals that align with funder expectations.  

- Identifying leveraged resources to show the organization has a vested interest and 'skin in the game.'  

- Securing support from key entities to strengthen the proposal.  

- Providing liability insurance as a safeguard.  

- Building and delivering a presentation that connects with the raters.  

- Following up to maintain engagement.  

- Effectively setting up the project once funding is secured.