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Letter to Prospective Clients |
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Dear Prospective Client, When you call for a consultation, you can expect to talk with an experienced grantwriter who is truly interested in helping your organization and its mission. Whether your organization has experience with grantwriting and needs a little extra help during a busy time, or your organization is new to seeking financial support through grantwriting, I can help. Organizations new to grantwriting may know that there is funding available for support but need to identify where to get started. I can provide you with a list of funding sources that are a match to your organization, programs, or projects. This prospect research can serve as a work plan and timeline for your organization to get started in tapping into available resources. Some organizations then take this list to work on internally; others continue to utilize my services for writing the proposals. The process of grantwriting may illuminate other areas in your organization that need development, such as evaluating services or tracking client demographics. I can help get those systems quickly in place. I am also skilled in working on United Way applications and outcome reports. Grantwriting is a specialty niche in the writing field. Experience in writing proposals and knowledge of the funders is everything. My success rate is high when the grant is submitted under my care. Ensuring that the smallest typos are caught and that the application is visually appealing at first sight matters. Experienced non-profits typically use my services for their largest requests or build a relationship with me that allows them to tap into my services when things get busy. By taking the time to set up a contract and provide organizational information to me, I can be ready to respond immediately for last minute applications. When we work together, you can expect clear communication that allows you ample time and opportunity to review proposals before submitted. The result will be a high quality product that accurately tells your story. You will have a research-based needs statement that tells the community why your services are vital. You will have an evaluation plan that provides a method for showing outcomes and indicators of how your services make a difference. Professional grantwriters work on an hourly basis and are scrupulous in making every minute of your time count. Every dollar spent in fundraising is a direct link to additional operating support. Can you afford not to invest in fundraising? Call now to get started. I look forward to working with you! Sincerely, Allison Shirk |
