Grant writing and fundraising services for nonprofits

MAXIMIZE YOUR NONPROFIT’S GROWTH WITH STRATEGIC GRANT SUPPORT

Grants have one of the highest returns on investment when it comes to fundraising strategies. If they’re not part of your fundraising portfolio, they should be.

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The best grant writing support to improve your nonprofit’s success

There is nothing better than helping nonprofit organizations raise the funds needed for their mission to thrive. Below is a curated list of services to help you address your biggest grant challenges.

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FRACTIONAL GRANT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

With fractional grant management you will get the support needed to help focus on the right grants, increase your chance of success, and save you time. Built as a monthly retainer service, this support will keep your grant portfolio organized, strategic, and stress-free.

Best For: Organizations feeling disorganized and experiencing inconsistent and frustrating grant results.

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GRANT WRITING

Using a collaborative approach, we will write an application on behalf of your organization. Together we will bring the passion and impact of your work into an application that’s easy to understand and easy to fund.

Grant Writing Services will be supported by Sara Stepa or a Grant Associate.

Best For: Organizations with lean fundraising teams, looking to take something off the task list. Give your overburdened staff some extra support.

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GRANT REVIEWS

Strategically position your next application before you send it to a funder. Your application will be assessed by applying a funder’s lens to improve clarity, messaging, and alignment. You’ll receive a summary of tangible feedback to help put your BEST application forward.

Best For: Skilled writers looking for an edge on their next application, or new writers looking to improve their skillset.

Nonprofit leaders receiving expert grant strategy consultation to maximize funding opportunities

GRANT STRATEGY CALL

If you’re struggling to understand the complexities of the grant landscape, or feel unsure how to leverage one grant on top of another, book a strategy call to make the next best move for your organization.

Best For: Organizations feeling confused about what funders really want, or needing direction on how to strategically navigate the grant landscape.

Feeling overwhelmed and not sure what you need? We can figure it out together.

Your Grant Guru

Hey, I’m Sara (she/her), a past funder turned grant expert and I’m here to help you crack the code of what funders really want.

Sara, grant writer and nonprofit leadership coach helping organizations align mission with impact in Calgary

With over ten years of experience with grants, I’ve learned the ins and outs of the grant pipeline. Now, I’m helping organizations like yours frame community projects in a way that makes it easy for funders to say YES!

DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT

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Strategic planning resources for nonprofit leadership development and capacity building

Let’s make nonprofit grants easier.

Below are a few great resources to help you learn more about grants and improve your fundraising success.

e-book

8 Step Grant Cycle

This ebook breaks down the eight essential steps that will help you understand and navigate the grant landscape more effectively.

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Grant Training Bundle

Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to upskill, this bundle has everything you need to start improving your grant success.

digital training

5 Key Components Mini Course

Make your applications easier to fund by understanding the five key components every funder wants to know.

Remember, chasing grants is not a strategy.

There is no need to react to every grant that comes across your desk. Together, we can get your grant portfolio organized and focused on the right funders – building a strategy that actually works.

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