FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Here are clear answers to common questions nonprofit leaders ask when seeking grant writing help, fundraising strategy, and interim development support. If you don't find what you're looking for, please feel free to contact us.
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What grant writing services do you provide?
We provide comprehensive grant support, including prospect research, grant readiness assessment, proposal development, grant writing, budget advising, submission support, and post-award guidance. We can handle foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants.
Related service: Grant Writing & Grant Support
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Do you help nonprofits determine whether they are ready to pursue grants?
Absolutely! We evaluate the nonprofit’s overall readiness with narratives, financial documentation, programs, outcomes, and internal capacity to identify gaps that affect grant competitiveness and long-term funding success.
Related service: Grant Writing & Grant Support
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Why does it make sense to outsource grant writing?
Outsourcing grant writing provides access to our specialized expertise without the expense or long-term commitment of a full-time hire. External grant writers bring current funder knowledge, tested processes, and objective insight while internal staff focus on mission delivery.
Related service: Grant Writing & Strategic Support
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How does the cost of outsourcing grant writing compare to the return on investment?
Outsourced grant writing often delivers higher return on investment than internal staffing because nonprofits pay for targeted expertise only when needed. Our track record with successful proposals, strong funder knowledge, and decades of experience frequently outweigh consulting costs. Additionally, Michelle is a certified grant trainer and frequent grant reviewer.
Related service: Grant Strategy & Funding Development
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What types of nonprofits do you work with?
We work with nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors, including human services, education, health, disability services, arts, advocacy, and community-based organizations.
Related service: Nonprofit Consulting
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How is nonprofit consulting different from grant writing?
Grant writing focuses on securing funding. Nonprofit consulting addresses broader organizational needs such as strategy, governance, fundraising systems, program design, leadership alignment, and long-term sustainability.
Related service: Nonprofit Consulting & Strategic Planning
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What is interim development leadership?
Interim development leadership places an experienced development professional within an organization on a temporary basis to stabilize fundraising, lead transitions, manage donor strategy, strengthen internal systems, and build confidence with donors.
Related service: Interim Development Leadership
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When should a nonprofit consider interim development leadership?
Organizations often seek interim support during leadership transitions, stalled fundraising, rapid growth, major campaigns, or periods when internal development capacity needs rebuilding.
Related service: Interim Development & Capacity Building
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Do you work with boards and executive leadership?
Yes. We partner with boards and senior leaders to clarify roles, strengthen governance, align fundraising responsibilities, and support informed decision-making. We offer a series of trainings such as “Everyone Is a Fundraiser” and “Understanding Funding Roles & Responsibilities for Nonprofit Boards” to help clarify expectations with board governance.
Related service: Board & Leadership Consulting
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Do you serve nonprofits outside Fort Worth and North Texas?
Yes. While based in North Texas and active across the Dallas–Fort Worth region, we support nonprofit organizations throughout Texas and nationally.
Related service: Nonprofit Consulting Services
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How do we get started with grant writing or nonprofit consulting?
The process begins with a conversation to understand goals, challenges, and timelines. We offer a complimentary 30-minute Zoom to answer questions and see how we can work together. We then craft a customized proposal to recommend a focused scope of work aligned with organizational priorities and capacity.
Related service: Contact & Engagement
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