Services

Let us help you raise more money, give you back your time, and end your overwhelm, so you can focus on what only you can do best.

Lightmaker Grants & Strategy can develop a strong case for support for your organization that resonates with foundations and donors. We know how to find the best-fit grant opportunities for your specific programs. We work with clients to create a strategic funding plan and 12-month grant calendar that drives long-term results and sustainability. We can help you develop strong relationships with funders who want to keep investing in your organization year after year.

Service Options & Pricing

  • Our Grants Igniter program is perfect for organizations that may be new to grants, have limited budgets or capacity, and need help getting grant ready, creating documentation and systems, and developing funder relationships and strategy.

    This program provides up to 10-12 grant proposals or grant reports per year. Other benefits include:

    • Onboarding

    • Grant Readiness Assessment

    • Nonprofit Wellness Assessment

    • Creation of standard proposal & policy documents

    • Research to identify best-fit grant opportunities

    • 12-month grant calendar

    • Customized grant proposal template

    • Templates & resource library

    • Optimized charity rating profiles (e.g., GuideStar)

    • Monthly strategy sessions

    • Ongoing strategic advising & technical support

    Pricing for the Grants Igniter program is $2,900/month.

    We typically work with clients on a monthly retainer basis for a minimum of six months, with the option to renew. Most of our clients are on 12-month retainers.

  • Our Grants Accelerator program is a great fit for organizations that may have some grants experience and are ready for a more ambitious strategy, may want to apply for more complex foundation grants, and have the capacity to manage larger awards if granted.

    This program provides up to 22-26 grant proposals, LOIs, or grant reports per year. Other benefits include:

    • Onboarding

    • Grant Readiness Assessment

    • Nonprofit Wellness Assessment

    • Creation of standard proposal & policy documents

    • Research to identify best-fit grant opportunities

    • 12-month grant calendar

    • Customized grant proposal template

    • Templates & resource library

    • Optimized charity rating profiles (e.g., GuideStar)

    • Monthly strategy sessions

    • Ongoing strategic advising & technical support

    Pricing for the Grants Accelerator program is $4,100/month.

    We typically work with clients on a monthly retainer basis for a minimum of six months, with the option to renew. Most of our clients are on 12-month retainers.

  • Federal grants take an average of 80-100 hours to prepare and must be requested at least 8 weeks before deadlines. Flat fees start at $8,000, based on application complexity.

  • Our Grant Research Package includes comprehensive research on the top 10-15 best-fit grant opportunities for your specific programs. Pricing is a flat fee of $1,800.

  • We provide board and staff training on grants and fundraising strategy and best practices. Schedule a free consultation to learn more about this service and pricing.