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GRANT WRITING AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
Project Costs
Our expert grant writing services have enabled clients to secure funding from City, State, and Federal agencies and private foundations to support their social impact, education, and start-up businesses and organizations. Funders have included the US Department of Education (USED), the US Department of Labor (USDOL), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the New York State Education Department (NYSED), and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYC). Our team of professional grant writers has collectively helped win clients over $36,000,000.
FULL PROPOSAL WRITING INCLUDING, PROGRAM NARRATIVE, BUDGET NARRATIVE, BUDGET, AND ATTACHMENTS
PARTIAL PROPOSAL WRITING
WRITING AND DESIGNING EVALUATION SECTIONS
PROPOSAL REVIEW
PROSPECT RESEARCH
Our experts will research and identify foundations/funding opportunities that align with your organization or program's mission and goals
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
Our Strategic Development Consultants have helped to grow small organizations into larger, well-established ones by working to strengthen development efforts from the ground up. We also have experience in launching entirely new non-profits and helping them to succeed in a very competitive landscape.
ASSESSMENT OF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
An annual assessment for a nonprofit organization is a comprehensive review process that evaluates various aspects of the organization’s operations, governance, and impact. Key components typically included in such an assessment are mission and strategy, governance and leadership, financial health, program effectiveness, compliance and ethics, resource development, and public awareness and advocacy. The mission and strategy component involves evaluating whether the organization’s activities align with its mission and long-term goals.
DONOR CULTIVATION
An annual assessment for a nonprofit organization is a comprehensive review process that evaluates various aspects of the organization’s operations, governance, and impact. Key components typically included in such an assessment are mission and strategy, governance and leadership, financial health, program effectiveness, compliance and ethics, resource development, and public awareness and advocacy. The mission and strategy component involves evaluating whether the organization’s activities align with its mission and long-term goals.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
Capital campaigns are strategic fundraising initiatives designed to raise significant amounts of money over a specific period, typically for major projects like building renovations, new construction, or purchasing expensive equipment. These campaigns are crucial for nonprofits to achieve long-term goals that cannot be met through regular fundraising efforts alone.
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
Social media campaigns can be a powerful tool for small businesses to increase brand awareness, engage with customers, and drive sales. Key strategies for social media campaigns include setting clear goals, such as increasing brand awareness, driving traffic to a website, or boosting sales, using SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to ensure clarity and focus (Hootsuite, n.d.). Understanding the target audience, including their demographics, interests, and online behavior, helps create content that resonates with them and choose the right platforms to reach them (Adobe, n.d.). Selecting the right platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook for visual content or LinkedIn for B2B marketing, is crucial (Forbes, n.d.).
BOARD RECRUITMENT
Recruiting board members for small businesses and nonprofit organizations is a crucial process that can significantly impact the success and sustainability of the organization. Key steps and strategies include assessing the current board by evaluating the skills, experiences, and perspectives represented, aiming for cultural, generational, and professional diversity (Nonprofit Leadership Center, n.d.). Defining roles and responsibilities with clear descriptions helps attract genuinely interested and qualified candidates (Eleo Online, n.d.). Identifying potential candidates involves looking within existing networks and beyond, considering current volunteers, donors, and community leaders (Nonprofit Leadership Center, n.d.). Engaging and evaluating candidates can be done by inviting them to attend a board meeting or serve on a committee to assess fit and interest, and using standardized interview protocols to minimize bias (Eleo Online, n.d.). Onboarding and continuous development are essential, with comprehensive orientation to ensure new board members understand the organization’s mission, goals, and governance practices, and ongoing training to keep them informed about best practices and emerging trends in nonprofit governance (Bloomerang, n.d.).