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PROFESSIONAL GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND GRANT WRITING
Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors, based in South Bend, Indiana, offers grant writing and grants administration services for nonprofits on an a la carte (per project) basis and also through an exclusive all-inclusive grants administration opportunity. Grants can become a key component to your long term fundraising strategy, however, they are not for organizations who are seeking quick wins and easy money. Organizations have to earn grants through excellence -- this is proven by evidence in program metrics, history, mission, and fiscal responsibility. Is your organization “grant-ready” ? Find out by reading our blog article checklist guide to being grant ready.
How much will it cost to hire a grant writer on staff?
Hiring a professional grant writer on staff to complete the list of services below will cost you an average of $40,000 (entry level) - $85,000 (more seasoned) for full-time or an average of $20,000-$45,000 for a part-time permanent staffer. Keep in mind, you will also have to pay for benefits and payroll taxes which could add an additional $10,000-$25,000 to the base salary. There is no guarantee any grant writer will win any grant funding.
When should I hire a grant writer?
Consider hiring a grant writer on staff if you need someone to manage the reporting, data collection, and research for multiple large scale and government grants. If your organization does not receive large scale and government grants, hiring a part-time staffer or a grants administration consultant might work for you. Consultants charge either hourly (anywhere from $15 hour to $300 hour) or by the project (varies widely depending on complexity).
How much does hiring Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors for grant writing services cost?
Option 1:
ALL-INCLUSIVE GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
Each year, we offer a limited number of clients the opportunity to hire Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors to run a nonprofit’s entire grants administration operation. This all-inclusive package includes everything listed here:
Add it up. If you paid for each of these separately -- it would add up to cost you $28,250 to $51,500+ on average annually. To be clear, we offer a $28,250 to $51,500 in services for an all-inclusive rate of $20,000.
We charge just $20,000 annually for our all-inclusive grants administration program. Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors grants administration program amounts to the equivalent of just $1,667 month. Compare that to the $4500/month minimum it would cost your organization to hire an entry level grant writer staffer.
The all-inclusive grants administration program is exclusively for foundation and corporate grants only. This program does not include government grants or capital campaign grants. However, our normal hourly fee for those grants is $125/hour but our grants administration clients get a BONUS DISCOUNT of $25/OFF for all Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors a la carte services.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Our grants administration service is guaranteed. Which means -- we will continue to write grants for your organization until you at least get enough money back to cover the fee to hire us. Because of this fee guarantee, we are very selective in who we choose to work with.
WHY WOULD WE DO THIS? Because we are also a nonprofit. Our mission is to help improve the performance of your fundraising and philanthropy support operations to that you can continue the great work you do in the world. We’ve found it’s better and faster to work with clients using the all-inclusive model. It’s worth us to make less to stay in a great workflow and dive in deeper to support great nonprofits who deserve funding from the top sources available.
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Option 2:
A LA CARTE FEES - Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors Grants Administration Services
*********The grants administration program IS NOT FOR EVERY ORGANIZATION. Additionally, there are a limited number of slots each year for some of these services. Please contact us first to see if your organization is 1) a good fit and 2) if we are still accepting clients.
Winning grants should not be looked at as a quick fix strategy to rehabilitate for your organization or budget shortfall. In year one, the first two months of the annual contract are reserved for planning, research, and data collection.
What makes an organization the best fit for this program?
Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors, based in South Bend, Indiana, offers grant writing and grants administration services for nonprofits on an a la carte (per project) basis and also through an exclusive all-inclusive grants administration opportunity. Grants can become a key component to your long term fundraising strategy, however, they are not for organizations who are seeking quick wins and easy money. Organizations have to earn grants through excellence -- this is proven by evidence in program metrics, history, mission, and fiscal responsibility. Is your organization “grant-ready” ? Find out by reading our blog article checklist guide to being grant ready.
How much will it cost to hire a grant writer on staff?
Hiring a professional grant writer on staff to complete the list of services below will cost you an average of $40,000 (entry level) - $85,000 (more seasoned) for full-time or an average of $20,000-$45,000 for a part-time permanent staffer. Keep in mind, you will also have to pay for benefits and payroll taxes which could add an additional $10,000-$25,000 to the base salary. There is no guarantee any grant writer will win any grant funding.
When should I hire a grant writer?
Consider hiring a grant writer on staff if you need someone to manage the reporting, data collection, and research for multiple large scale and government grants. If your organization does not receive large scale and government grants, hiring a part-time staffer or a grants administration consultant might work for you. Consultants charge either hourly (anywhere from $15 hour to $300 hour) or by the project (varies widely depending on complexity).
How much does hiring Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors for grant writing services cost?
Option 1:
ALL-INCLUSIVE GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
Each year, we offer a limited number of clients the opportunity to hire Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors to run a nonprofit’s entire grants administration operation. This all-inclusive package includes everything listed here:
- Research and identify grant opportunities $4,500 value
- Data recording, processing, and analysis $3,000 value
- Build standardized case for support $500-$1500+ value
- Organize organization documents, reports, stories, and recommendations $1,500 value
- Assist in building a clear, realistic program budget $250-$500 value
- Offer agency “budget storytelling” and goal support $500-$1500 value
- Manage application procedures, content, and deadline timelines $4,500 value
- Write, edit, and submit letters of inquiry (LOI) $125/hour (3 hour minimum; majority of LOIs take 3-5 hours to prepare)
- Write, edit, and submit full grant applications $125/hour (3 hour minimum; the majority of grants take 3-20 hours to prepare)
- Communicate with funder staff on priorities, reporting, and deadlines $1,250 value
- Schedule site visits and interviews $500-$1500+ value
- Coach leadership on funder / grantmaker relationship management $1,250+ value
- Provide reminders for post-grant reporting deadlines $500 value
Add it up. If you paid for each of these separately -- it would add up to cost you $28,250 to $51,500+ on average annually. To be clear, we offer a $28,250 to $51,500 in services for an all-inclusive rate of $20,000.
We charge just $20,000 annually for our all-inclusive grants administration program. Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors grants administration program amounts to the equivalent of just $1,667 month. Compare that to the $4500/month minimum it would cost your organization to hire an entry level grant writer staffer.
The all-inclusive grants administration program is exclusively for foundation and corporate grants only. This program does not include government grants or capital campaign grants. However, our normal hourly fee for those grants is $125/hour but our grants administration clients get a BONUS DISCOUNT of $25/OFF for all Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors a la carte services.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Our grants administration service is guaranteed. Which means -- we will continue to write grants for your organization until you at least get enough money back to cover the fee to hire us. Because of this fee guarantee, we are very selective in who we choose to work with.
WHY WOULD WE DO THIS? Because we are also a nonprofit. Our mission is to help improve the performance of your fundraising and philanthropy support operations to that you can continue the great work you do in the world. We’ve found it’s better and faster to work with clients using the all-inclusive model. It’s worth us to make less to stay in a great workflow and dive in deeper to support great nonprofits who deserve funding from the top sources available.
-OR-
Option 2:
A LA CARTE FEES - Blackbird Philanthropy Advisors Grants Administration Services
- Research and identify grant opportunities $4,500
- Data recording, processing, and analysis $3,000
- Build standardized case for support $500-$1500+
- Organize organization documents, reports, stories, and recommendations $1,500
- Assist in building a clear, realistic program budget $250-$500
- Offer agency “budget storytelling” and goal support $500-$1500
- Manage application procedures, content, and deadline timelines $4,500
- Write, edit, and submit letters of inquiry (LOI) $125/hour (3 hour minimum)
- Write, edit, and submit full grant applications $125/hour (3 hour minimum)
- Communicate with funder staff on priorities, reporting, and deadlines $1,250
- Schedule site visits and interviews $500-$1500+
- Coach leadership on funder / grantmaker relationship management $1,250+
- Provide reminders for post-grant reporting deadlines $500
*********The grants administration program IS NOT FOR EVERY ORGANIZATION. Additionally, there are a limited number of slots each year for some of these services. Please contact us first to see if your organization is 1) a good fit and 2) if we are still accepting clients.
Winning grants should not be looked at as a quick fix strategy to rehabilitate for your organization or budget shortfall. In year one, the first two months of the annual contract are reserved for planning, research, and data collection.
What makes an organization the best fit for this program?
- MANDATORY: Your nonprofit has been operating for more than two full fiscal years.
- The more “grant ready” your organization is, the more successful you will be. Read through our checklist to see if you’re ready to start applying for grants.
- Your nonprofit is tracking metrics for all programs you offer.
- Your organization has won one or more grants in the past.
- Your organization executives operate using a high trust leadership style.
- Your organization is open to new ideas and is entrepreneurial.
