FUND SOURCING AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
For so many organizations in the human services space, the search for external funding is a part of everyday reality. That funding is often essential in supporting critical programs and services. Finding opportunities that are a good fit for your organization and preparing a strong proposal to avail of them is not just time-consuming, but also requires a specialized strategy specific to the individual funder. Each funding opportunity presents its own unique eligibility criteria, requires specific documentation, and wants a realistic and robust project budget and compelling case for support. Funding proposal writing is a language unto itself and asking organizations serving children and families to speak that language, on top of serving their clients and communities, is a burden.
Securing external funding is a multi-step process. Aurelia’s “Fund Sourcing and Proposal Development” service is customizable and can provide as much support as you need at any or all steps of that process.
Support can include (but is not limited to):
Throughout the lifecycle of the application process, from initial search to final report, Aurelia builds in essential time for your review and feedback, ensuring a final product that meets your organization’s standards and gives your organization the absolute best chance of success.
Securing external funding is a multi-step process. Aurelia’s “Fund Sourcing and Proposal Development” service is customizable and can provide as much support as you need at any or all steps of that process.
Support can include (but is not limited to):
- An initial survey of funding options to identify opportunities that are the right fit for you;
- The crafting of a proposal strategy;
- The preparation of the proposal itself. A strong proposal that matches the unique language of the funder, clearly demonstrates a fit for their eligibility criteria, and presents a convincing case for support (this may include contextual research).While presenting your request as clearly and compellingly to the funder, we also always strive to champion your values and capture the voice of your organization and mission;
- Decoding the budgetary requirements and preparing a robust and realistic budget to accompany your proposal;
- Working with you in creating a reporting plan and providing report writing support or providing templates for evaluation and final reports once your proposal is successful.
Throughout the lifecycle of the application process, from initial search to final report, Aurelia builds in essential time for your review and feedback, ensuring a final product that meets your organization’s standards and gives your organization the absolute best chance of success.
If this sounds like something your organization could benefit from, please contact info@weareaurelia.ca. We would love to have a conversation with you, and are always happy to tailor and modify our services as you need.