Jennifer J. Writes

Every organization needs a compelling story and today we’re sharing a simple way to tell your story.

Whether you’re a nonprofit or a for profit business, your story can make or break a winning grant.

The five questions

What problem are you seeking to solve?

Be specific.

We understand that you may have more than one cause or a cause within a cause. But it’s important to pick the immediate problem you want to solve through grant funding.

Who will benefit from the problem being solved?

This may seem like an obvious question but it’s an important one. Getting funded requires demographic information and a lot of it. A group of individuals as well as an area may benefit from this grant and you can help pull this information together.

Why is it important to your organization to solve this problem?

Why are you passionate about this problem? It could be a personal experience, an area that impacts your friends & family, or it could be a problem you see in your own community. These are just a few of the reasons so be sure to find your personal “why”.

When would you like to see this problem solved?

Timeline. This is one of the biggest challenges faced by organizations. But if you go in with a realistic timeline for grant funding, we can help you much better.

Share a success story. Who have you already impacted?

You are amazing. Anyone who takes the time to found a nonprofit is a special kind of person. And the fact that you are putting in the work to obtain grant funding says even more. So show off here-you have already been making an impact and creating change. Be specific and share a success story you are especially proud of.

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Don’t wait. Craft your story today and practice sharing it with others.

The answers to these five questions will streamline your fundraising, give your organization a solid direction, and most importantly help create a clear and compelling story in a successful grant application.

Are you ready to get started? Your story is the key and we can help you craft a winning narrative during your complimentary consultation.