Are you currently accessing the billions of dollars that private foundation grant funders are gifting each year to worthy nonprofits? If the answer is no, it's a foregone conclusion that you should be. Or, maybe the answer is yes, but you still feel like you could be getting more.

You have rightly heard that you need to add grant funding to your organization's fund raising plan. It's also true that the big dollar grants can transform your nonprofit into what you've always dreamed it should be doing rather than just being “stuck” wishing that a big bag of money would suddenly appear on the doorstep to do the job. Whether it's adding new programs, expanding the ones you have, serving more people or hiring additional employees, fulfill your nonprofit's potential with the kind of money that will make a difference in the community you serve.

I do everything I can to teach the skill of grant writing so that organizations are able to access the billions of dollars available in private foundation grant funding. But I realize that everyone's circumstances are unique. So, I want to ask you one very important question: do you just want me to write the grant for you?

As you know, I've raised close to $10 million in grant funding on behalf of my clients. This is because I know how to find suitable grant makers for the organization, spending hours in research to find just the right fit. I also spend time with each organization learning the intricacies of each program and how to write about them so that grant funders will take notice.

If I still can't convince you to write your own grants, my fastGRANT approach may be just what you're looking for.

fastGRANT includes:

In-house or virtual retreat consultation with your organization to determine your needs, gather information and discuss approaches for funding. I will also share my recommendations for getting your organization “grant ready” so that you will be more attractive to grant makers. Additional emails and phone calls will round out everything I need to know to write a quality proposal.
With information in hand, I'll construct a grant template that your organization can use for years to come save the tweaks that different funders request. A thorough, professional proposal will be yours to keep that will include your organization's history and mission, program information, staff information, budget, statement of need and a compelling cover letter. You already have all of the information I need, I'll just organize it for you.
Funding research conducted on your behalf resulting in a list of matches for your organization. You'll then be able to complete the applications with your brand new grant application template!

I want to see you get the money you so desperately need. I have worked in nonprofit my entire career and I see the financial struggles firsthand...the under-staffed and overworked team...and the clients that are left wanting simply because there's not enough resources to meet their needs. So this is why, after careful consideration, that I have decided to offer my own grant writing services to my faithful friends that have believed in me and supported me. Just for you.

But, here is why you need to make the decision quickly to take advantage of my offer: First, I am offering my in-demand services at a fraction of the cost than other grant writing consultants with my experience would offer. And, Second, I will only be accepting TEN fastGRANT applicants. While I would love to accept every worthy organization, I only have so many hours in the day! Registration will be open until all ten slots are full and I will work with organizations on a first-come first-served basis.

Is this unique opportunity still not enough to convince you to add grant funding to your bottom line? I'll sweeten the pot then by offering payment for my services with an affordable payment plan. Your acceptance in the program automatically gives you the option of six equal installments in lieu of one lump sum payment.

NOW is the time to take advantage of this offer. Wouldn't you love for 2011 to be free of financial worry with the addition of sustainable income that only grants provide? Income that will transform your cause into what you've dreamed it could be? Literally, billions of dollars are given out each year by private foundations and I have inside access that will open up all the doors and unlock all the mysteries of their funding process to you.

What it's like to work with me:

Experienced and winning grant writing consultant for the past 10 years and experience in the nonprofit sector for 16 years
Knowledgeable of many different disciplines including the arts, healthcare, education and faith-based
Access to more than 100,000 grant makers - there will be matches for your organization
A bold and informed approach to grant makers giving you the best shot at winning
Compassionate – this is more than just a job for me, I actually get to help people that desperately need it

Don't just take my word for it, here are what others are saying about working with me:

Betsy’s dedication in producing a quality grant application is second-to-none. She thoroughly grasps the sometimes complex intricacies of grant writing and has the ability to address any question comprehensively no matter how it’s asked. She knows what she’s doing!

Jim Sharp, Founder & CEO
Abba House, Inc.

Betsy Baker’s step-by-step plan took us from a grant income of zero to half a million dollars! Her instructions are written in plain English and easy to follow. Trust me – every nonprofit can benefit from Betsy!

Paige Connell, Executive Director (Retired)
Montgomery Cancer Wellness Foundation

If accepted into the fastGRANT program, your modest investment that could result in hundreds of thousands of dollars for your nonprofit is only $397 per month for 6 months. (or one lump sum payment of $2,000. ) That is a fraction of what I charge to deliver comprehensive, quality work to the organizations I work with. You are paying for experience and knowledge that only someone who has worked in the field as long as I have can deliver.

Read what Jeffrey J. Rodman, a fellow grant writing consultant, has to say about paying for grant writing services. You have to be willing to invest something!

Let's recap, for approximately $2,000 out of your organization's entire budget, your nonprofit will walk away with:

A transformed nonprofit that will look attractive to grant funders
A professional grant application template that will be yours to keep forever
An extensively researched and thorough listing of grant funding matches complete with contact information, deadlines and guidelines (I've seen grant maker research capabilities alone cost over $1,200!)

Remember, if you're accepted into the program, I will work on a first-come, first-served basis. Each organization will receive my complete and undivided attention and I will not hurry an applicant just to get to the next one. So, if you want to be served first, you need to apply and be accepted first.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to working with you!

Download a .doc version of the application and submit by email.

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