Empowering Community Foundations to Secure More Funding and Strengthen Local Impact
Community Builders Packages
Community Foundations sit at the heart of local change. Yet even the most mission‑driven organizations can struggle to keep up with the growing demands of competitive grant seeking. Our comprehensive Community Builder Package is designed ideally for community foundations that want to:
- Expand their grant portfolio
- Support local nonprofits with high quality training
- Strengthen internal grant writing capacity
- Pursue large-scale or multi-partner funding opportunities
- Build a long-term strategy for sustainable funding
Community Builders can select any or all of the following services:
1. Grant Writing Support
We provide end‑to‑end writing support for foundation-approved initiatives, collaborative projects, and community impact programs.
- Development of compelling narratives rooted in community data
- Full proposal drafting, editing, and submission preparation
- Budget development guidance
- Review and enhancement of existing proposals
- Ongoing communication to ensure alignment with funder priorities
Our approach blends storytelling with strategy, helping each nonprofit articulate its value and secure the resources needed to drive long-term change.
2. GrantSelect Community Subscription
DIY grantseekers can identify high‑value funding opportunities by accessing GrantSelect from the local library or remotely from their office/home.
- Curated collection, updated daily
- Thousands of grant opportunities from government agencies, private funders, and foundations
- Powerful tools and customizable email alerts
- No distracting advertisements
GrantSelect provides the tools and insights grantseekers need to find opportunities that align with their missions and move projects forward.
3. Grant Writing Training
Strengthen your internal team and empower local nonprofits with practical, skill‑building training.
- Workshops for staff, board members, and community partners
- Beginner to advanced grant writing curriculum
- Hands‑on exercises using real proposals
- Guidance on storytelling, data use, and funder relationships
- Optional one‑on‑one coaching for deeper skill development
Training can be delivered virtually or in person and is tailored to the unique needs of your foundation and community.