Ideal Funder

👥🎯 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