Grant Research, Writing, and Impact Reporting
Spearman Consulting
Grants are one of the top ways to increase investment in your organization and grow your programming. But they can also be the most challenging to secure.
Competition for grant funds can be fierce. Organizations have to find the right opportunity and submit compelling proposals. It can be extremely time consuming to not only research and qualify funders nationwide to ensure you do not miss out on potential matches, but to tailor your proposals to each funders' interests to give you the best chance possible to receive funding.
STEP 1: MATCHMAKING
The most critical aspect of writing successful grants starts with effective research. Researching (prospecting) potential grant funders is a lot like trying to find a dating match. Do the funding priorities or focus areas align with the project you are proposing? Does the size of their typical grant align with your budget? Congratulations, you have found the needle in the haystack - SWIPE RIGHT!
STEP 2: CRAFTING A COMPELLING PROPOSAL
How can you craft a proposal that will set your organization and your mission apart from others? Good news - THAT'S MY SPECIALTY! I can help customize your proposal and guide you through the process of building a relationship with a foundation and preparing LOIs, narratives, budgets, attachments and required forms for submission. Have you written successful grants in the past but suddenly find your proposals are being received less favorably? After a review of your past grant proposals, I can make recommendations on new verbiage to use, other aspects of your organization or programs to highlight, or how you can better tell your story to keep your grants fresh and appealing.
STEP 3: THE FOLLOW THROUGH
Telling the story of the impact of your grant is the key to maintaining a relationship with the funder for future investment opportunities. It's not just about submitting a standard report on how the funds were used. Give the funder the warm and fuzzies by telling them - and better yet, showing them - how the funds they gave you made a real impact.
As a grant writer, I have secured over $3,000,000 in grant funds. Let me help you increase your grant funding.