Is your organization grant-ready? Even before the writing and budgets begin, organizations need to have their foundation documents complete. Not every grant maker will ask for every one of these pieces of info, but sooner or later, one will.
- Current year budget
- Past 3-5 years of budgets and audited financial statements
- 501(c)(3) designation letter
- DUNS and UEI numbers applied for/received
- Program plans and budgets
- Data from previous programs, including key metrics you track over multiple periods
- Mission, vision, and values of your organization
- Most recent strategic plan
- Current board and officer listing
- Listing of project/program staff and their qualifications
- Testimonials and other media items about your organization’s work
- Photos, Videos, and other internal media
- Funding breakdown of your organization and list of previous funders.