YOUR grant readiness quiz RESULTS:
You’ve Got the Basics!
Sounds like you’re just getting started and you’re going to need some extra help to make sure you’re on the right track. At this point, you’re probably still working on setting up all the infrastructure and documentation you’ll need to start working on grant applications. For this stage, you should focus on developing all the basic infrastructure that will help tell the story of your work and document your impact so that funders understand why your nonprofit is a good fit for their grant funding.
Use our Pre-Grant Checklist to make sure you have all the documents you’ll need for grants.
Here are some additional resources for your organization:
Watch this video on How to Start a Nonprofit. This workshop details all the basic legal documentation you will need to have ready to show your funders. Also, take a look at our calendar of events for more learning opportunities.
Start working on your strategic plan. In the initial stages of grant writing, your strategic plan is a critical document to show funders your plan to grow your work. Strategic plans are a common ask by funders and are a great way to show that you are ready for additional growth. Check out our toolkit for creating a nonprofit strategic plan.
Learn more about grants and fundraising with our Grant’s Anatomy Course: Everything you need to know to write your first grant. We designed this course for new nonprofit leaders who want to understand how fundraising work in the nonprofit world and get you ready to write your first grant application.
Once you have the basic infrastructure and legal requirements in place for grants, you can focus on looking for funding opportunities that fit your organization. If you have any questions about fundraising or grants, email us. We are always happy to answer questions about grants!