Some grant funders issue the award, send the money, and move on to the next grant cycle.
Some funders invest in partnerships that extend beyond the grant award. If you have been writing grants for a while, you can already think of at least one funder like this.
These are funders that you communicate with throughout the grant cycle. These are funders you know on a first-name basis. They are truly invested in the work your organization is doing and they genuinely want to help- even beyond the grant award.
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One of my clients recently found themselves in an emergency situation, and to make a powerful impact within the community, they needed emergency funding.
I immediately reached out to the funder with whom I have a relationship and asked for help. She wasn’t able to help directly, as they are in between grant cycles and do not have an emergency fund. However, she sent over a list of three other funders who could help. And she urged me to name-drop when I apply for funding from the new funders.
I quickly applied for the three emergency grants and was awarded 2 out of 3. I am immensely grateful for my funder’s recommendations and for the relationship and her confidence in the organization.
If you have a funder who takes a special interest in your organization, ask for help. They are there to help.
Until next time,
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