MAJOR GRANTS ENGINE


Do you see your peers making news for their major grants and think your nonprofit has the same potential? Or, are you simply ready to deepen your foundation partnerships?

Work step-by-step with an experienced partner who will be with you on the path toward your highest priority funders.

Our real-time support delivers:

  • Portfolio prioritization so you spend time on your most promising investors

  • Cultivation strategies that lead to more and enduring funder relationships

  • Competitive positioning that differentiates your organization

  • Strategic communications that cut through the noisy applicant marketplace

  • Investible requests that attract long-term partners

  • A proven model that generates value well beyond our work together

Whether you’re new to major grants or ready for next-level success, let’s discuss how to fund your organization’s priorities.

Former clients say this work enabled them to achieve historic revenue and build lasting foundation partnerships.

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Years after our work with Susan, we've continued to implement strategies she recommended. Susan's approach wasn't just a temporary fix—it became our practice. Her expertise provided us with sustainable systems and processes that keep delivering results long after our initial engagement.  

— Deborah Hoesly, Chief Mission Advancement Officer, Lutheran Services in America

 

MAJOR GRANTS ACTION PLAN


If you feel stuck or want to inject new ideas into your work, this interactive assessment will deliver a customized path forward.

This roadmap includes:

  • Clear diagnosis of your strategic strengths and what’s holding you back

  • Prioritized recommendations so your limited time delivers the greatest impact

  • Practical steps for immediate- and long-term funder engagement

  • Competitive messaging that differentiates your organization in a crowded marketplace

  • A 90-day action plan to advance your most promising opportunities

This option is ideal for grant professionals who have secured some major grants and are looking to refine their approach for greater impact.

 

MAJOR GRANTS MODULES


Customizable speaking and training topics will empower your development, management or C-suite team to collectively adopt the mindset and practices needed to develop foundation and corporate partnerships: 

  • From Modest to Major Grants

  • What the Best Grant Seekers Know

  • Major Grants Momentum

  • Securing Grants from Top-Tier Foundations

  • Major Grants for National and Multi-State Nonprofits

Susan was excellent. One of the best presenters I've ever heard. She was organized, gave great examples! Would love to hear more from her on grant related topics in the future.

— Candid webinar attendee