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As part of the #businessdevelopment process, we conduct independent assessments of proposed projects or undertakings to determine their merits and/or viability; and when a general course of action is agreed, we compare, assess, and evaluate a range of options for conducting business to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. #membershipmatters #nonprofitconsultancy #specialistsupport #contactus

While each business is unique, we've pulled together a framework to help business owners and nonprofits explore a request for proposal (RFP) process. Here's where to start:

While each business is unique, we've pulled together a framework to help business owners and nonprofits explore a request for proposal (RFP) process. Here's where to start:

ICYMI: The informational NIGP webinar is now available for you to watch. You can find it on the RFP page: https://lnkd.in/gngrjKz6 under the "Key Dates" section!

Here are 5 essential RFP writing best practices for nonprofits: 📚research potential funders thoroughly ✍️tailor proposals to their specific requirements 📊showcase impact and outcomes 🤝collaborate with team members 🧐proofread meticulously #NonprofitTips #RFPWriting #nonprofits

#WorkSmarterNotHarder this year by leveraging the work you put into one major grant proposal and applying it to others. Here are two ways to do that: “One of the first things you’ll do for a big application is to coordinate gathering letters of support because the process requires some back-and-forth with community members outside the organization,” says Sara Wenger, GPC, grant writer and R&L development consultant. Now that you have them, organize and archive the letters so they’re readily available for reuse—either as-is or via pulled-out quotes. This type of content demonstrates to other funders that you already have a committed base of support for your project. “IMLS grants require you to identify intended results and craft an evaluation plan,” Wenger says. “Whether your project will be evaluated by an outside professional or by in-house staff, sharing the plan that’s been developed to gather concrete data is a great selling tool for other funders. You have a solid process in place to show funders how they’ll know your program is meeting its goals and worthy of their investment.” Get in touch and let’s talk about how to put your existing applications to work for new fundraising opportunities.

I tell every single one of my clients to meet with a funder before they apply for a grant and more and more funders are offering this as a service. Why? Because it’s a win-win. By meeting with a funder you will submit a better application - guaranteed. I can’t count how many times I've met with a funder who helped clarify a project, influenced the request, or inform us that we weren’t ready to apply. This saves everyone time and resources. So you set a meeting up with a funder - now what? Check out Step Up Insider to learn the KEY questions to ask a funder that will help position your grant for a higher chance of success. https://buff.ly/3UW4gCk

Wondering where to start in engaging a capital campaign consultant? Use our sample RFP to get you started now! #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitcapitalcampaign #capitalcampaign #capitalcampaignconsultant

Wondering where to start in engaging a capital campaign consultant? Use our sample RFP to get you started now! #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitcapitalcampaign #capitalcampaign #capitalcampaignconsultant

Continuing to #worksmarternotharder in 2024: Here are two more ways last year’s work on a major grant application, like IMLS, can help your organization get ahead on fundraising this year…