Clarify Your Ideal Funder Fit
๐ฅ๐ฏ Want easier wins? Get clear on your ideal funder fit.
Hi friend ๐โจ
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:
๐ตโ๐ซ burnout
๐ busywork
โ โnot quite the right matchโ rejections
Here is the mindset shift that changes everything ๐
โจ You do not need more funders. You need the right funders. ๐ฏ
When you get clear on your ideal funder fit, things start to feel lighter.
๐ your applications feel more aligned
๐ฌ your messaging resonates faster
๐๏ธ you stop wasting time on mismatched opportunities
๐ธ 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.
๐ฑ Questions That Clarify Funder Fit
Take a moment to reflect on these questions:
- Who naturally cares about the people you serve?
โข Who funds your type of work consistently?
โข Who aligns with your values and long-term impact?
โข Who has funded organizations like yours before?
Clarity removes guesswork.
And a clear strategy creates momentum โจ
๐ 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 ๐
If you want support narrowing your list, reply or reach out.
I am always happy to workshop this with you ๐ฌ๐
๐ฏ Choose Your Next Step
There is more than one right way to build a strong, aligned grant strategy.
๐ฟย 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 Rustickโs Grant Writing and Funding Academy, where I actively support nonprofits as they:
๐ฟ clarify ideal funder alignment
๐ฟ build smarter grant calendars
๐ฟ write more confident, strategic applications
๐ Learn more and enroll in the Academy:
Academy Info & Signup
๐ย 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:
๐ 2 to 4 grant submissions per month
๐ Strategic planning and positioning
๐ A customized grant calendar
๐ Ongoing calls and quarterly reviews
๐ Explore the Growth Package:
Schedule a call
Cheering you on ๐
Win With Gwen โจ
Gwen Valentino
NM Grant Writers