Common Grant Consulting Questions
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What's the story behind your name?
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In the same way, we want to contribute to a healthy ecosystem of giving and human kindness by matching nonprofits with funders who believe in your work. -
What makes your services unique?
We are human-centered, driven by the belief that there are enough resources for many nonprofits to thrive. We can innovate and work together to build solutions for our shared world.
Our services are all about connecting with the heart of your work. We will help tell your story to funders who believe in what you do and want to see you thrive.
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Do I need grant writing services?
Grant writing can be a complex and time-consuming process. It requires attention to detail, clear communication, and managing multiple deadlines.
Nonprofit leaders already do the work of many employees. By hiring a grant writer, you’ll save valuable time while helping your organization grow with new, needed resources.
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Which services should I consider?
Nonprofits have different needs based on their size and the work that they do. We will work together to find the best service for you that supports your next phase of growth.
For new clients, we begin with a free 30-minute meeting to learn more about your organization, your capacity, and your needs. From there, we will recommend the best service for you.goes here
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What's your record of success?
In our first four months of writing services we have secured over $500,000 in new and recurring funding. We’ve helped beginning nonprofits develop new, achievable grant goals. We’ve helped nonprofits with multimillion dollar budgets expand and diversify their funding sources.
The value of a dedicated grant consultant is clear. Working together, we’ll lay the groundwork for you to win grants and build relationships with funders who believe in your mission.
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What's it like to work with you?
Our core working values are kindness, clarity, and collaboration. When we work together, we will write grant applications with the same passion that inspires your team.
From start to finish, we will be organized and clear communicators. We will help you navigate the grant process with ease and calm when it might otherwise be overwhelming and intimidating.