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January 20 2026

Clarify Your Ideal Funder Fit

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👥🎯 Want easier wins? Get clear on your ideal funder fit.

Hi friend 💛✨

One of the biggest mistakes nonprofits make in grant writing is chasing every grant that pops up.

It feels productive at first.
But over time, it leads to:

😵‍💫 burnout
📄 busywork
❌ “not quite the right match” rejections

Here is the mindset shift that changes everything 👇

✨ You do not need more funders. You need the right funders. 🎯

When you get clear on your ideal funder fit, things start to feel lighter.

💛 your applications feel more aligned
📬 your messaging resonates faster
🕊️ you stop wasting time on mismatched opportunities
💸 your win rate improves because values truly align

Funders can feel when you are connected to their mission.
That connection shows up in your writing.

🌱 Questions That Clarify Funder Fit

Take a moment to reflect on these questions:

Who naturally cares about the people you serve?
• Who funds your type of work consistently?
• Who aligns with your values and long-term impact?
• Who has funded organizations like yours before?

Clarity removes guesswork.
And a clear strategy creates momentum ✨

📝 A Simple Exercise That Saves Time

Take five minutes today and write down three characteristics of your ideal funder.

Just three.

This small exercise can save hours of searching later 🙌

If you want support narrowing your list, reply or reach out.
I am always happy to workshop this with you 💬💛

🎯 Choose Your Next Step

There is more than one right way to build a strong, aligned grant strategy.

🌿 Learn to Build Funder Fit Skills. Academy.

If you want to learn grant writing the right way, with systems, strategy, and real support, I want you to know this:

I am a Lead Co-Coach inside Holly Rustick’s Grant Writing and Funding Academy, where I actively support nonprofits as they:

🌿 clarify ideal funder alignment
🌿 build smarter grant calendars
🌿 write more confident, strategic applications

👉 Learn more and enroll in the Academy:
Academy Info & Signup

🚀 Let Us Find and Apply for the Right Funders. Growth Package.

If you are an Executive Director of a mid-to-large nonprofit and want consistent submissions without chasing every opportunity, the Growth Package may be the better fit.

This is a done-for-you partnership that includes:

📌 2 to 4 grant submissions per month
📌 Strategic planning and positioning
📌 A customized grant calendar
📌 Ongoing calls and quarterly reviews

👉 Explore the Growth Package:
Schedule a call

Cheering you on 💚
Win With Gwen ✨

Gwen Valentino
NM Grant Writers

January 8 2026

Readiness Over Hustle

NM Grant Writers Win With Gwen Funding Strategy, Grant Calendar, Grant Readiness, Grant Systems, Grant Writing, Grant Writing Academy, Logic Model, Master Grant Application, Nonprofit Funding, Nonprofit Organization, Nonprofit Planning, Strategic Funding, Sustainable Funding

🌱 Hustle Isn’t the Goal — Readiness Is

Hi friend 🌿💛

There will always be more grants.
More deadlines.
More things you could do.

But readiness is what separates reactive writing
from powerful, strategic funding work.

Readiness looks like:
🌱 a clean MGA
🌱 a clear logic model
🌱 your calendar mapped for the month
🌱 your data organized and accessible

When you’re ready,
you don’t hustle —
you flow.
And funders feel that confidence in every application.

Win With Gwen
NM Grant Writers

PS: If you’re serious about learning grant writing the right way — with systems, strategy, and real support — I’m a Lead Co-Coach inside Holly Rustic’s Grant Writing & Funding Academy right now.

I’ll be actively supporting students throughout the program.

👉 Learn more + register here: Grant Writing & Funding Academy

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May 1 2025

How a Grant Calendar Can Double Your Funding Opportunities

NM Grant Writers Building Your Nonprofit 501(c)(3), Consolidated Info, Faster Application Turnaround, Grant Calendar, Grant Planning, Non-profit, Nonprofit, Nonprofit Organization, Team Collaboration, Time Saver

The best grant writers don’t just work hard—they work smart. A Grant Calendar with 10 curated opportunities ensures you never miss a deadline or let a perfect-fit funder slip through the cracks.

Stay Ahead of Deadlines – No more last-minute rushes.
Target the Right Funders – Focus on opportunities that align with your cause and capacity.
Smooth Out Cash Flow – Spreading applications throughout the year helps sustain funding.
Improve Your Win Rate – Prepared applications get better results.
Maximize Team Efficiency – Everyone knows what’s coming and when.

Grants are won by the prepared. With a grant calendar in place, you’re always one step ahead of the competition—and one step closer to your mission goals.

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