Many new clients come to us thinking that grants are the solution to their funding needs. We spend time explaining to them what foundations are looking for and steps they need to take in order to be grant ready. One of those steps is community engagement
Board Involvement in Securing Grants
Grants are often considered the focus of the grant writer or grant manager. Many nonprofits do not realize the importance of board involvement in the grant seeking process. The board does have responsibility in financial and legal oversight of the organization, but they also hold responsibility in facilitating pre-award participation to improve grant award success.
Fundraising & Development
Fundraising and development are frequently confused as the same thing. Development is about relationships with potential and current donors. This ensures continuation of support and procurement of future support. Fundraising is merely raising funds. Wait? Isn’t that the same thing? No.