What We Do
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Develop Strategy
Strategic fundraising succeeds through intentional relationship-building and sustainable funding architecture. Our team partners with your key staff to assess current efforts, identify untapped opportunities, and design pathways for growth.
Craft bold yet achievable fundraising approaches that align with your mission and capacity
Design foundation partnership strategies that cultivate long-term funding relationships beyond single grants
Establish systems and timelines that make fundraising manageable and measurable
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Unlock New Funding Opportunities
Close to 90% of foundations do not have websites. Finding foundations that align with your work is core to successful grant writing. Our team provides a personalized prospecting list, positioning your organization to secure new funds.
Customize prospect research identifying foundations whose funding priorities, geographic focus, and giving patterns match your programs
Prepare and coach staff for foundation meetings, site visits, and solicitation conversations
Ongoing pipeline management to maintain relationships and identify emerging opportunities
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Lead Proposal and Report Writing
At Gintis Consulting, we understand that the heart of successful fundraising lies in compelling storytelling and well-crafted proposals. Our team of experienced writers specializes in crafting persuasive narratives that resonate with funders.
Craft tailored funding proposals for state agencies, corporate sponsors, and private foundations, ensuring alignment with funder priorities and guidelines.
Manage the complete proposal lifecycle from initial research and writing through submission, follow-up, and reporting requirements.
Develop user-friendly grant calendars that track application deadlines, decision timelines, and reporting requirements
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Build Organizational Capacity
Our engagement with clients can last from 6 months to 6 years, depending on their needs. Our goal is not only to raise funds, but also to build organizational capacity.
Offer ongoing coaching and skills building for development staff and leadership.
Evaluate development needs to provide hands-on support to build internal capacity.
Develop tools and systems to support effective communication and tracking.