amplify your impact with ark.

At ark nonprofit consulting, we specialize in empowering nonprofits to secure strategic funding through expert grant development services. With a deep commitment to fostering positive social change, we collaborate closely with organizations to navigate the complexities of grant funding and maximize their impact on the communities they serve.

Grant Review

Our Grant Review Services are designed to help organizations refine and strengthen their grant applications before submission. Once you’ve written your grant proposal, our experienced consultant will thoroughly review the document, providing constructive and actionable feedback to improve clarity, coherence, and alignment with funder priorities.

  • You’ll receive specific suggestions for improving your proposal, making it more competitive and ensuring it meets the funder’s expectations. Our feedback is designed to empower your team to submit the most polished and compelling application possible, increasing your chances of securing funding.

Grant Readiness Assessment

Our Grant Readiness Assessment Services help nonprofits and mission-driven organizations evaluate and strengthen their capacity to secure and manage grant funding successfully. Clients begin by completing a capacity-building benchmark assessment, which provides a clear snapshot of their organization's strengths and areas for improvement.

  • A set of prioritized recommendations to address gaps identified in the assessment, ensuring focus on the most critical areas that will have the greatest impact on your grant-seeking success.

Grant Readiness Consulting

Our Grant Readiness Consulting service is designed to help nonprofits and mission-driven organizations enhance their capacity to secure and manage grant funding. Through custom consulting sessions, we collaborate with your team to assess your current systems and build a strategic plan that positions you for success in the competitive world of grant funding.

  • A personalized roadmap with prioritized action steps, strategies for improvement, and clear recommendations for enhancing your organization’s grant-readiness.

Grant Research

Includes a comprehensive list of 20-40 potential viable funders (number varies based on type of work, eligibility, etc.) along with information regarding due dates, application requirements, etc. The report includes the funder profiles from Foundation Directory Online or Instrumentl, and a 12-month “development at a glance” timeline.

    • List of 20-40 viable funders

    • Funder profiles from Foundation Directory Online or Instrumentl for all included on final list

    • Development-at-a-glance timeline for 12 months

    • Completion in approximately 4 weeks

Grant Writing

Includes a comprehensive review of previously written grants and participation in monthly development meetings to align on goals and progress. Over a 12-month period, we will develop a specified number of letters of intent and/or grant applications tailored to the Client's needs. We’ll manage the submission of these documents, except in cases where it is more appropriate for the Client to submit, such as letters of inquiry requiring company letterhead or physical mailings that necessitate postage

Note: Client will be responsible for fees associated with grants started regardless of submission if they are abandoned by the Client. The number of grants outlined in this contract is indicative of the number of grants worked on in a month not the number submitted. Additionally, submission of applications does not guarantee funding will be received.

    • Comprehensive Grant Review: Thorough assessment of previously written grants to identify areas for improvement and strengthen future submissions.

    • Monthly Development Meetings: Regular meetings to align on goals, progress, and strategies for grant development.

    • Grant Proposal Development: Creation of a specified number of letters of intent and/or grant applications tailored to your needs over a 12-month period.

    • Submission Management: Handling the submission of grant applications, with exceptions for documents requiring company letterhead or physical mailing.

    • Grant Tracking & Updates: Regular updates and tracking of grant applications to ensure timely submission and transparency.

Grant Management

We provide outreach and relationship-building with funders, draft and send acknowledgment letters for awarded grants, and handle the completion and submission of interim and final grant reports. We work with program managers to ensure objectives are met and with finance staff to monitor fund usage in line with award agreements. Additionally, we conduct ongoing research to identify new grant opportunities.

    • Build and maintain relationships with funders.

    • Draft and send acknowledgment letters for awarded grants.

    • Complete and submit interim and final reports for awarded grants.

    • Coordinate with program managers to track objectives and ensure program execution.

    • Work with finance staff to monitor grant fund usage.

    • Research new grant opportunities

experience the ark difference

Running a nonprofit is challenging. But that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. We help community leaders and changemakers of mission-driven organizations achieve their vision and get results that empower communities coast to coast.

We’ll work as an extension of your team to empower you with the skills, tools, and resources to achieve your goals and drive your mission forward.

navigate grant opportunities with expert insight

Ready to take your nonprofit to the next level? Contact ark nonprofit consulting today to schedule a consultation. Let us help you unlock new funding opportunities and make a lasting impact in your community.

“It is not on you to complete the work; neither are you free to desist from it.”

Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) 2:21