Discover The System That Puts Your
Foundation Funding On Auto-Pilot!
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OVER $30 BILLION IN FOUNDATION DOLLARS WERE GRANTED
TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN 2004.
ARE YOU GETTING YOUR SHARE?
FOUNDATION ASSETS HAVE GROWN BY OVER 500% SINCE 1975 AND
CONTINUE TO GROW. FINDING FOUNDATIONS THAT WILL SUPPORT
YOUR PROGRAMS AND KNOWING HOW TO APPROACH THEM
MAKES IT EASY TO GET YOUR SHARE!
_"Bless you for providing this guide to help beginners find their
way out of the wilderness!__"_
Wayne Courtois
GRANT Development
Kansas City Hospice
Kansas City, Missouri
_"I have been WRITING GRANTS for seven years and it has taken me
that long to develop some of the processes that you outline. I wish
someone had shared that information with me years ago."_
John Mercer
The Washington Hospital FOUNDATION
Washington, PA 15301
FROM: Pamela Grow
DATE:
Dear Non-profit Professional,
How many times have you scrambled to meet a GRANT application
deadline with minutes to spare?
Are you spending more time focusing on getting funded - at the
expense of the programs and people you serve?
Do you live in a rural area where GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING training is
difficult to find?
Does the thought of approaching new FOUNDATIONS and corporate
funders intimidate you?
Are you wasting valuable time drafting tedious proposals for State,
Federal and FOUNDATION dollars, with nothing to show for it but
rejections and a trickle of funds? Have you ever relied on government
FUNDING, only to find out at the last minute that the funds have dried
up? HAS _THIS_ EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
_I know I keenly remember the day I watched a program director
tell ten destitute moms that the agency could no longer provide early
intervention services to their developmentally delayed babies because
a PROPOSAL I had written to continue and expand the program was not
fully funded due to cutbacks at the state level. Maintaining that
image in my mind as I pursue GRANT funds puts those dollar goals in
perspective. I VOWED TO NEVER LET ANYTHING LIKE THAT HAPPEN AGAIN from
that day forward._
How would you like an organized PROPOSAL WRITING method - a system
complete with every resource you needed to locate and tap into the
hidden wealth of FOUNDATION FUNDING, including an easy to use GRANT
tracking database, AND pre-written PROPOSAL samples of funded GRANT
proposals? Imagine being spared hours of time and frustration and
getting the FUNDING that your non-profit deserves!
If you'd like to have complete control of your operating budget,
generate incredible FUNDING for your agency's programming - AND build
more programs, read on.
The Top 8 Myths of FOUNDATION FUNDING:
* We can't rely on FOUNDATION FUNDING.
* WRITING a GRANT PROPOSAL is a tedious, time-consuming process.
* If you have one perfect GRANT PROPOSAL, it will suffice for any
FOUNDATION.
* THE "XYZ" ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBER KNOWS ONE OF THE TRUSTEES
AT THE "ACME FOUNDATION." We don't know anyone.
* FOUNDATION GRANTS are large and come from large FOUNDATIONS. They
wouldn't be interested in our modest non-profit.
* XYZ FOUNDATION only supports GRANTS for education and human
services. They wouldn't even look at our arts program
* FOUNDATIONS don't support FUNDING for general operating support.
* ACCEPTING FOUNDATION FUNDING will compromise our programs.
I used to believe a lot of these myths myself - until I developed
_THE SYSTEM THAT PUTS YOUR FOUNDATION FUNDING on Auto-Pilot_. How many
do you believe?
Myth #8: We can't rely on FOUNDATION FUNDING.
Truth: Nonsense. I've worked with organizations that derive a good
70-80% of their overall budgets from FOUNDATION FUNDING. And, while a
well diversified budget is important, there is no reason why, with a
well run SYSTEM of developing compelling proposals and sending and
tracking your GRANT requests and reports on a regular basis, you can't
begin relying on FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDING for a major portion of your
budget TODAY!
Myth #7: WRITING a GRANT PROPOSAL is a tedious, time-consuming
process
Truth. If you're WRITING a GRANT for state or federal FUNDING, yes,
expect a long, tedious, time-consuming chore ahead of you. WRITING to
private FOUNDATIONS is, however, quite another story. Certainly the
guidelines vary for the assortment of FOUNDATIONS out there. Many are
very typical, asking you to submit your IRS Letter of Tax Exemption, a
project budget, audited financial statements, etc., along with these
often standard questions such as:
* How many other funders have you approached for this project?
* WHAT COLLABORATIONS HAVE YOU ESTABLISHED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY?
* How many individuals do you expect to serve with this program?
If you're familiar with your organization, the clients you serve and
the programs that set your agency apart from the pack, WRITING a
PROPOSAL should be a piece of cake. Our system provides you with not
only easy to use, pre-written templates and outlines for organizing
your PROPOSAL, but also specific instructions on how to write truly
"compelling" proposals guaranteed to get your prospective funder to
sit up and take notice!
Myth #6: If you have one perfect GRANT PROPOSAL, it will suffice for
any FOUNDATION.
Truth: Despite the similarities of many FOUNDATIONS GRANT
application guidelines, every FOUNDATION is as unique in its history
and mission as your organization. Learn how to create PROPOSAL
templates expressing your unique benefits that can be individually
tailored to match the priorities of each distinctive prospective
funder's - quickly and easily!
Myth #5: The "XYZ" Organization's board member knows one of the
trustees at the "XYZ FOUNDATION." We don't know anyone.
Truth: Yes, building relationships is crucial to establishing a
pattern of growing FOUNDATION GRANTS. And, yes, cultivating
relationships with funders takes time. But, in one short month I was
able to raise over $55,000 in FOUNDATION GRANT FUNDING from
FOUNDATIONS with which my organization had no previous relationships.
Some GRANTS were sizeable others fell into the $250 to $500 range. I
didn't "know" anyone at any of these FOUNDATIONS.
Myth #4: FOUNDATION GRANTS are large and come from large
FOUNDATIONS. They wouldn't be interested in our modest non-profit.
Truth: See above. A veritable plethora of smaller, little known
FOUNDATIONS exist throughout the United States, with assets of $1.5
million or less. And by virtue of their very size they often require
little more than a letter of application. Learn how to locate and
target these FOUNDATIONS, and, most importantly, _when_ to target
them!
Myth #3: XYZ FOUNDATION only supports GRANTS for education and human
services. They wouldn't even look at our arts program
Truth: Don't be too sure of that. Many development professionals
make this common mistake. When I was seeking FUNDING for a crucial
component of my organization I came across a regional FOUNDATION with
the some of the most specific FUNDING criteria I've ever seen. My
organization was health-related but we certainly didn't have anything
to do with their pet cause, Crohn's Disease, yet I managed, with a
single one page letter, to generate the FUNDING necessary to buy
expensive and very much-needed equipment.
Myth #2: FOUNDATIONS don't support FUNDING for general operating
support.
Truth: Here's a common misconception that I took away from spending
six years working in programming for one of the nation's largest
FOUNDATIONS. My FOUNDATION did not generally support general operating
costs, however nearly 70% of the family and corporate FOUNDATIONS in
the United States DO! We'll show you how to seek out those FOUNDATIONS
quickly and effortlessly.
Myth #1: Accepting FOUNDATION FUNDING will compromise our programs.
Truth: Double nonsense. You've no doubt read about certain larger
FOUNDATIONS with their own agendas and programs - FOUNDATIONS looking
for organizations they can tailor to fit THEIR programming standards.
Those FOUNDATIONS represent a minority of the total private
FOUNDATIONS in the country.
A nonprofit organization grounded in FOUNDATION and individual
FUNDING is better able to remain true to its mission and clients -
Government FUNDING can carry the most restrictions (and how many times
have you spent weeks drafting a PROPOSAL only to have the program
guidelines change at the last minute or the funds dry up
altogether?!).
If you're still reading, I know all about the daily struggles you
face trying to find FUNDING for your organization. I've been where you
are now and that's how I developed the System.
Let me tell you my story ...
_A few years ago I quit my job with one of the nation's top private
grantmaking FOUNDATIONS to take on a development position with a
mid-sized nonprofit agency (annual budget $3M). My task? To create a
development department from the ground up. _
_I don't need to tell you that it was challenging!_
_With the aid of a successful local businessman, this particular
organization had run a hugely successful capital campaign just five
years prior. And what had they done since? _
_Nothing. Not a thing. Major donors were ignored. FOUNDATION
contacts lapsed. The organization belonged to some key community
organizations, yet hadn't had any contact in YEARS. Worst of all,
records were missing! Frankly I thought that I'd taken on more than I
could handle._
_But I decided to start out with what I knew best - WRITING GRANT
proposals. You see I'd spent six years working in programming at one
of the nation's largest private family FOUNDATIONS I'd seen thousands
of proposals cross my desk. I studied the proposals that were
successful._
_And, I distinctly recalled the day when the FOUNDATION president
and I reviewed a PROPOSAL together. She remarked, a bit gravely, "well
it has all the successful elements of a good PROPOSAL but it's not
very COMPELLING, is it?"_
_That conversation stuck in my mind._
_Without any history to go on and with a lot of other areas to cover
(community and public relations, getting a website up and running,
organizing our annual appeal and well, you get the gist), I needed a
system for researching prospective FOUNDATIONS, WRITING effective
GRANT proposals and getting them out the door - fast!_
_I began researching regional FOUNDATIONS and it was during this
initial phase that my system began to come together._
_I identified three different types of FOUNDATION funders, and
knowing the differences between them proved to be a key component in
the creation of my system._
_When I thought about the most successful proposals I'd seen, they
all had a common theme. The truly compelling proposals engaged the
reader and told a story. AND -- just as importantly -- they aligned
with the mission of our FOUNDATION's founders._
_My system began to take root _
IMAGINE... NO MORE STRUGGLING TO FIND FUNDING
TO SUPPORT YOUR PROGRAMMING NEEDS!
Sounds too good to be true?
Well, it isn't if you have _THE SYSTEM THAT PUTS YOUR FOUNDATION
FUNDING on Auto-Pilot!_
Think about it. WRITING effective GRANT proposals is one of the most
powerful skills a development professional could have and one of the
rarest. It's a known fact that many people simply HATE to write!
Simply put, the outlines and PROPOSAL letter templates contained in
this system alone are priceless.
AND CREATING YOUR OWN FOUNDATION PROPOSAL System Is The Hard Part...
It could take you years and can cost you a small fortune in
workshops, books, consultants' fees and rejected proposals to figure
out just the right combinations that make some proposals work - while
others fall flat on their face.
But instead of knocking yourself out trying to come up with just the
right method for finding funders to support your program, you can now
have it inside a new product called:
THE SYSTEM THAT PUTS YOUR FOUNDATION FUNDING
ON AUTO-PILOT!
At last! Everything you need to craft compelling FUNDED FOUNDATION
proposals is here in a unique system designed to increase your output
of proposals, increase your organization's FUNDING and never again
scramble to meet a deadline.
But don't take my word for it, here's what clients from all over the
country are saying about this unique PROPOSAL WRITING system:
_"The e-book 5 days to FOUNDATION GRANTS has portrayed the GRANT
WRITING process in such simple steps that a virtual novice should find
success. Accompanying charts provide helpful assistance in organizing
pertinent information, and the links to online sources are priceless.
_
_"This book not only condenses 9 days worth of GRANT WRITING
workshops into a mere 74 pages, but adds important information on
developing an organization's unique and identifiable USP. The author
did a fantastic job in presenting deep material in an easy read!_
"I am one of those virtual novices in GRANT WRITING, and represent a
rural health agency in a frontier northwest Kansas county. GRANT
WRITING is only one aspect of a myriad of jobs I am expected to
perform at our facility.
"Your book struck me as being the "Reader's Digest" of GRANT WRITING
manuals.....I'm sure I will refer to it many times in the future as
a road
map to success."
Othelia Vacura
Oberlin, Kansas 67749
_"Bless you for providing this guide to help beginners find their
way out of the wilderness!__"_
Wayne Courtois
GRANT Development
Kansas City Hospice
Kansas City, Missouri
_"I found the section on researching for grantors most helpful!__"_
Donna Fernandez
SchoolGrants
http://www.schoolgrants.org
schoolgrants@schoolgrants.org
_"Boy, Pamela - you are good!_
_"I wish you could talk to all of my faculty (and some of my
administration) to help them begin to understand
thinking-beyond-their-perspective-of-their-program" and the importance
of extensive research._
_ Having received 4 rejections in 2 days, your program is a ray of
sunshine!"_
AUDREY S.
_"Pamela,_
_"5 Days to FOUNDATION GRANTS is a jewel! The style is very
readable, almost conversational. It makes the reader feel that
successful grantseeking is possible, even with minimal experience. The
filing system seems quite manageable, and makes sense. Also, the
specific examples of the LOI and follow-up letter will be helpful to a
new PROPOSAL writer. _
_"Thanks so much for the opportunity to learn from your experiences
as both funder and seeker of funds. I see that the glaring change I
need to make in my grantseeking is to set very clear goals. Your
guidelines for doing just that will be put to use immediately."_
PEG SHIPLEY
_"The book is wonderful - a helpful tool to both the novice and the
experienced. It is easy to read and understand and should be a part of
any PROPOSAL writer's library.__"_
Marie F. Smith, CRA
Manager of GRANTS, Contracts and Compliance Administration
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
_"Hi Pamela:_
_"I found your comments on marketing tactics to be very interesting
and helpful provides me with needed information to move beyond our
typical ways of doing things"._
PEGGY S.
_"Pamela,_
"What a unique perspective you have, having been on both sides of
the
fence! Thanks for sharing."
LEAH H.
I know you're probably still skeptical and a bit on the conservative
side, but think about this - if you keep doing the same things over
and over again - you'll only succeed in getting the same results.
That's why I want to let try out my proven PROPOSAL WRITING system -
completely and totally risk-free! (I'll tell you about my unique
guarantee in a moment.)
IS THIS YOU?
PROPOSAL writers and development professionals tend to follow a
traditional pattern when it comes to approaching FOUNDATIONS and
seeking that ever-elusive GRANT FUNDING.
If you're like most GRANT writers or development professionals, your
approach to getting FOUNDATION FUNDING has followed a traditional
pattern. You search out the conventional avenues, seeking FOUNDATIONS
that "might" provide a good match to your organization, or continue
seeking FUNDING only from the same FOUNDATIONS that have supported
your efforts for the past 20 years, spending weeks drafting the
"perfect" PROPOSAL, along with a letter that might start out something
like this:
"Dear FOUNDATION Director:
We are pleased to submit this request for your review. We look
forward to your partnership in our efforts to "
Imagine yourself on the OTHER side of the table, reviewing several
proposals from worthy organizations a day, all employing the same
tired jargon
IN A WORD - BORING!
Let me emphasize to you right now that I know that the work you're
doing is of vital importance and I'm in no way disparaging your
fundraising efforts.
But let me ask you another question: are all your efforts resulting
in a true bottom line return on investment? Or are you ready to notch
up your FUNDING, with the needed information to move beyond the
traditional way of doing things?
If you have an open mind, and more importantly could use more
dollars, continue reading.
Do you know how to:
* Find little known FOUNDATIONS that are happy to support your
efforts?
* ADAPT A "BOILERPLATE" PROPOSAL to suit any FOUNDATION?
* Make your PROPOSAL stand out from the pack?
* CRAFT A USP THAT WILL SET YOU APART?
* Go after FOUNDATIONS that DON'T support your program area - and
get funded?
* EASILY SET UP A SYSTEM TO GET FIVE TO TEN PROPOSALS OUT THE DOOR
- EVERY WEEK?
How will this system differ from the countless courses you've taken
and all the GRANT-WRITING books you've already read? Simple. I've been
where you are now, seeking FOUNDATION dollars - more importantly I've
spent 6 years in the inner circle of programming for one of the
nation's top FOUNDATIONS. I know how FOUNDATIONS operate and I know
what it takes to craft compelling proposals.
Whether you're a grassroots organization or a larger, more
established non-profit, a seasoned professional or a novice - everyone
can profit by learning the easily implemented promotion techniques
contained in this program - techniques that will significantly boost
your FOUNDATION FUNDING.
What, exactly, does the system contain?
5 DAYS TO FOUNDATION FUNDING eBook -
* Featuring the latest up-to-date online resources for research,
effective PROPOSAL WRITING and news of the non-profit sector
* WHY THE ACTUAL FOUNDATION research is your most important step
* Everything you need to know to research potential funders,
including little known FOUNDATIONS with big assets (often requiring
little more than a letter of application!)
* HOW TO BUILD A LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR DONORS ON AUTO
PILOT
* The one thing you should NEVER do when applying for a GRANT
* HOW TO MARKET YOUR ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMS TO PROSPECTIVE
FUNDERS
* How to tell a compelling story about your organization
* AND MORE - MUCH MORE!
Bonus!
* DOWNLOADABLE FOUNDATION tracking program FOR QUICK SETUP OF YOUR
OWN SYSTEM. OUR INSTANTLY DOWNLOADED DATABASE MAKES IT EASY TO KEEP
TRACK OF YOUR FUNDERS.
AND HERE'S THE BEST PART - HATE TO WRITE? For many individuals in
development, WRITING a PROPOSAL is a tedious and painstaking process -
and believe me it shows! Your system comes complete with THE GRANT
PROPOSAL Toolkit - actual sample funded proposals, letters and forms
you can use to successfully market your organization to FOUNDATIONS!
This package will set you on your path to crafting the most
effective proposals you've ever written - guaranteed!
_"I have been WRITING GRANTS for seven years and it has taken me
that long to develop some of the processes that you outline. I wish
someone had shared that information with me years ago."_
John Mercer
The Washington Hospital FOUNDATION
Washington, PA 15301
NEVER ATTEND ANOTHER BORING GRANT PROPOSAL
WRITING WORKSHOP AGAIN!
OKAY, SO WHAT'S THE COST FOR THIS INCREDIBLE RESOURCE?
You could spend a fortune in books and training to find all the
information available to you in The System that Puts Your FOUNDATION
FUNDING on Auto-Pilot and still not have a ready to use system for
achieving lasting FOUNDATION GRANTS.
Like me, you've probably sat through many GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING
workshops. Frankly I've SLEPT through a few.
If you're lucky you'll glean a kernel of useful information. A lot
of times you'll get the same old rehash. Reading and following GRANT
application guidelines is fairly basic
Workshops, classes and seminars run from $99 up to $500! That's
right - and there's no guarantee or follow up!
But I'm not going to charge you anywhere near that amount or even my
minimum project price. IN FACT, YOUR TOTAL INVESTMENT FOR THIS
COMPLETE GUIDE TO GETTING FOUNDATION FUNDING is only $79.99!! $29.99
Limited Time
So what's the catch? Why am I practically giving this resource away?
Well, it's really quite simple. I've worked in the non-profit field
for over fifteen years. I have a strong belief in YOUR mission - and I
want to share with you what I've learned - from courses, books, trial
and error, marketing and, most importantly - the inside scoop - from
the FOUNDATIONS themselves!
_"The book is wonderful - a helpful tool to both the novice and the
experienced. It is easy to read and understand and should be a part of
any PROPOSAL writer's library."_
MARIE F. SMITH, CRA
MANAGER OF GRANTS, Contracts and Compliance Administration
INSTITUTE OF ECOSYSTEM STUDIES
_100% RISK-FREE GUARANTEE: _
Your success in using The System that Puts Your FOUNDATION FUNDING
on Auto-Pilot is completely guaranteed. In fact, here's my 100%
Better-Than-Risk-Free-Take-it-To-The-Bank Guarantee:
I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT IF YOU FAIL TO RECOGNIZE YOUR
ESTABLISHED GOALS OF INCREASED FOUNDATION FUNDING within 8 weeks or
are dissatisfied in any way
IF, EVEN AFTER A FULL 56 DAYS, YOU HONESTLY BELIEVE I HAVEN'T
DELIVERED ON THIS PROMISE THEN LET ME KNOW AND I'LL ISSUE YOU A PROMPT
AND COURTEOUS REFUND. PLUS, THE GRANT tracking software is yours to
keep regardless, just for your trouble.
IS THAT FAIR OR WHAT? HAVE YOU EVER ATTENDED A PROPOSAL WRITING
seminar or workshop that offered you a guarantee?
That means you can try out all these materials at my risk, while you
see if they work for you or not. And if they don't produce, I honestly
want you to ask for your money back. And I'll let you keep the free
bonus gifts as my way of thanking you for giving _THE SYSTEM THAT PUTS
YOUR FOUNDATION FUNDING on Auto-Pilot_ a try.
There is absolutely no risk whatsoever on your part. The burden to
deliver is entirely on me. If you don't produce immediate profits
using this system then I'm the loser, not you.
Look at it this way -- $79.99 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE OF $29.99
is a small price to pay compared to the money you're going to raise
for your organization this year. That's why...
_YOU REALLY CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO INVEST IN THE SYSTEM THAT PUTS YOUR
FOUNDATION FUNDING ON AUTO-PILOT!_
It's easy to get started right away. Click the order link below to
be taken to a secure order page provided by our authorized reseller,
Clickbank. After you've submitted your credit card information and
other details you'll be taken to the private webpage where you can
download all the files.
for your copy and get ready to grow your organization today!
Sincerely,
PAMELA GROW
P.S. Just think! You'll never again suffer through the pain and
hassle of PROPOSAL WRITING again!
P.P.S.: Not only that, but you'll have an automated PROCESS for
success! No more rushing to meet deadlines!
Note: "_THE SYSTEM THAT PUTS YOUR FOUNDATION FUNDING on Auto-Pilot_"
was specifically tailored to nonprofit organizations seeking
FOUNDATION and corporate FUNDING and does not include information on
government FUNDING.
| About Pamela |
PAMELA GROW, GROWCONSULTINGPA, PO BOX 274, HAVERFORD, PA 19041 -
TEL: 484.557.0779
