Our Services
If an organization would like to discuss a custom package, they should email Joy M. Maxwell directly at joy@arkadvising.com
Grant Research and Writing Package I
Nonprofit organizations may purchase this package for either General Operating Support or Support for one (1) Program/Project. A contract and check (Zelle or PayPal payment are accepted as well, with the client responsible for the fees) must be received prior to Ark Advising commencing services. This package features the following:
- Ark Advising will identify 4 Foundations or Corporations that accept unsolicited proposals, letters of inquiry, or applications for the appropriate type of support up to $15,000 each
- Ark Advising will gather information from your staff about the organization, program description, program goals, target population, service area, community impact, local competitors, collaborators, and the budget including revenue and expenses (all fully developed)
- Ark Advising will write a draft proposal and then send it to the client for review
- Ark Advising will edit the proposal based on client's feedback, and then prepare Full Proposals, the Letters of Inquiry, and/or Applications
- Ark Advising will send the client the Final Full Proposals, Letters of Inquiry, and/or Applications as well as the submittal information for 4 Foundations or Corporations
- The client will sign the Letters of Inquiry, Proposals, and Applications and submit them to the funder(s) in a timely basis
Grant Research and Writing Package II
Nonprofit organizations may purchase this package for either General Operating Support or Support for one (1) Program/Project. A contract and check (Zelle or PayPal payment are accepted as well, with the client responsible for the fees) must be received prior to Ark Advising commencing services. This package features the following:
- Ark Advising will identify 4 Foundations or Corporations that accept unsolicited proposals, letters of inquiry, or applications for the appropriate type of support above $15,000 each
- Ark Advising will gather information from your staff about the organization, program description, program goals, target population, service area, community impact, local competitors, collaborators, and the budget including revenue and expenses (all fully developed)
- Ark Advising will write a draft proposal and then send it to the client for review
- Ark Advising will edit the proposal based on client's feedback, and then prepare Full Proposals, the Letters of Inquiry, and/or Applications
- Ark Advising will send the client the Final Full Proposals, Letters of Inquiry, and/or Applications as well as the submittal information for 4 Foundations or Corporations
- The client will sign the Letters of Inquiry, Proposals, and Applications and submit them to the funder(s) in a timely basis
Ark Advising’s Specialty: Long-Term Services for Multiple Applications
This is an excellent option for nonprofits looking for a part-time "Grants Management Specialist" to join their team! Organizations will be provided a dedicated Advisor to service clients interested in applying for multiple grant applications for at least a 2-month period. This individual will be assigned to work with your organization’s long-term grant research and writing needs. You can secure the dedicated services of an experienced Advisor for 5-20 hours per week for a minimum 2-month contract. A contract and check/cash (Zelle or PayPal payments are accepted as well, with the client responsible for fees) must be received prior to Ark Advising commencing services.
Strategic Consultation
This service looks different for every organization; however, the goal for this type of work is to better position the client to achieve its mission. This is an excellent option for organizations looking to get "grant ready" or to strategize their next move. This service is provided for a minimum of 5 hours. A contract and check/cash (Zelle or PayPal payments are accepted as well, with the client responsible for fees) must be received prior to Ark Advising commencing services.
Grant Research Only
Nonprofit organizations may purchase this a la carte service for either General Operating Support or Program/Project Support. This service does not include writing or compiling any of the required documents. A contract and check/cash (Zelle or PayPal payments are accepted as well, with the client responsible for fees) must be received prior to Ark Advising commencing services. This service features the following:
- Ark Advising will identify a minimum of 6 Foundations or Corporations that accept unsolicited proposals, letters of inquiry, or applications for the appropriate type of support
Review ONLY or Rewrite of Your Proposal or Application
If your nonprofit has already prepared a proposal, letter of inquiry or application, then Ark Advising can review your Program Narrative, Budget, and Budget Narrative to make sure it is the most competitive application possible. A copy of the NOFA, RFP, or Guidelines is required to complete the review. An Advisor will review the documents to determine if they meet the funding requirements, project design, scope, innovation, and regulations. For Review ONLY, recommendations for improvement will be provided during a Zoom meeting. For Rewrite, recommendations are discussed via Zoom before rewrite commences. A contract and check (Zelle or PayPal payment are accepted as well, with the client responsible for the fees) must be received prior to Ark Advising commencing services.