Services
Our comprehensive range of services are designed to help organizations navigate the competitive funding landscape and build successful programs.
GRANT READINESS ASSESSMENT
We help new organizations assess their readiness to apply for grants. We work with your team to identify organizational strengths and determine the best position to meet funder expectations.
In this 90-minute Strategic Advisory Session, a CD Funding Solutions team member will work with you to:
- Identify your organization's current stage as a nonprofit
- Examine your funding strategy
- Create a road map for grant readiness
Following this session, you will receive a personalized resource map that outlines key action steps and tools that will bring your organization to a point of "grant readiness.
Grants & Foundation Research
Struggling to find the right grant opportunities?
CD Funding Solutions provides expert tools and in-depth research to uncover the best funding matches for your organization.
We conduct a comprehensive Grants Feasibility Study, analyzing hundreds of funders, including deadlines, average awards, and contact details for building relationships.
Our team creates a reusable grant calendar for the year, featuring 5-20+ funders, and delivers a detailed report with findings and recommendations. This report is presented in a virtual or in-person meeting, equipping you with actionable insights to maximize your funding potential.
PROPOSAL WRITING
You've done your research and have a specific grant you would like to apply for, but need someone to write a winning proposal that will really "wow" a funder.
With an analysis of your organization's mission, the project you're looking to fund, and how it aligns with the prospective funder, CD Funding Solutions will provide the quality writing to make your application stand out.
GRANT REVIEW & FEEDBACK
You’ve taken the time to write a complex grant proposal. Before submitting, allow our team to make your application as competitive as possible.
Our experts will review and score your draft against the funder’s requirements to catch technical errors, suggest content edits, and provide recommendations you can use to improve the application before you submit.
THE GRANT PLAYBOOK
Grant Playbook is a vital tool for nonprofits pursuing grants. The CDFS team helps create a "template grant" covering key elements funders seek: Organizational Background, Need Statement, Goals, Methodology, Evaluation, and Sustainability. While funders request this information differently, this template consolidates essential details for easy adaptation and reuse across applications.
CDFS CONSULTING PROGRAM
The program offers expert-led sessions with cheat sheets, checklists, and tools to boost fundraising performance. Benefits include enhanced confidence, skills, and ready-to-use tools for your fundraising efforts. Sixty-minute consulting sessions are held twice monthly, providing guidance in essential areas such as strategic planning, fundraising goals, donor identification and solicitation, and stakeholder relations.
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