Our Ideal Client

We’re looking for…

A nonprofit who is grant-ready (download our free Grant Readiness Assessment) but does not have the capacity to undertake grant writing efforts on their own. We most often work with executive directors who have the skills - but not the time - to research and apply to grants.

An ideal client conducts work in the field(s) of public health, health care delivery, mental health, substance use disorders, social justice, housing/homelessness, health equity/disparities, child welfare, or other social services.

Organizations should be able to demonstrate a history of successful service delivery and be able to clearly articulate their goals, objectives, and evaluation strategies.

The ideal client has already raised at least $50,000 in the past year and has a diverse fundraising strategy that incorporates - but does not solely rely upon - grant grant funding.

The most successful clients are those who are actively engaged in the grant writing process. Clients should be prepared to meet at least once per month to discuss the grant writing strategy, review recent and upcoming proposals, track progress on fundraising goals, and explore feedback on proposals that are declined for funding.

Clients should understand that they may be asked to provide demographic information about their leadership, financial statements and reports, service delivery figures, and other information required for application submission. They should be prepared to answer regular emails regarding application requirements and be able to promptly provided the requested information. Of note, while the grant writer may submit the application on behalf of the client, the client is solely responsible for executing contracts and funding agreements.

Some clients want to review every proposal before submission, while others prefer to simply discuss upcoming proposals during check-in meetings.

We can accommodate the client’s preferences in this regard.

Who is our ideal client?

Is it you?

Jessica Waddell, MPS, MPH

865-809-8453

jessica@nonprofitconsulting.me