Grant Prospecting Through A Community-Centric Fundraising Lens

“One of the most frustrating things as a grant professional is thinking we have found the perfect funding opportunity, only to find later that a grant or grantmaker is not truly aligned with the grant seeking organization. How many times have we found ourselves skimming an RFP that seems to check all the boxes (mission alignment, preferred funding amount, similar geographic scope, et cetera), only to find that the grantmaker is not an aligned prospect? 

What if I told you that finding aligned grantmakers that support your nonprofit (or your clients) goes beyond choosing the right focus terms and looking at the RFP? I know, you’re probably wondering, “Sheleia, that’s how I’ve always done it. Is there another approach to prospect research?” I’m so glad you asked. “

This article was written by Sheleia Phillips for Grant Professionals Association. To read the full piece, click here.