Trusts and foundations fundraising 

Securing funding from trusts and foundations is a long-term process and not a quick solution to immediate financial needs. The timeline for receiving a response can vary significantly depending on the funder, with some taking several months to review applications and make decisions. It is important to understand that each funder operates on their own schedule, and some may have specific application deadlines or review periods.  

A Case for Support, sometimes called a project proposal or a statement of need, is a compelling document that outlines your charity's mission, project(s), and funding needs. It serves as the foundation for all your fundraising applications and helps to create a clear and persuasive narrative for potential funders. 

While we cannot guarantee funding success, as this depends on the individual funders, we have an excellent track record of securing grants for our clients. Our team crafts high-quality, tailored applications that present a compelling case for support, maximising your chances of success.  

We write your applications, and then send them to you to submit. That means your charity maintains direct relationships with the funders, allowing you to build trust and rapport, which can lead to long-term partnerships and future funding opportunities.  

We provide you with access to our live fundraising action plan, which is regularly updated to reflect the progress of your applications and the status of your funder pipeline. We also maintain regular communication with you throughout the process to ensure you are always informed about our efforts on your behalf. 

We understand that circumstances can change during the fundraising process. If you need to make changes to your Case for Support or fundraising strategy, we will work with you to document and agree any necessary changes. However, please keep in mind that developing a new Case for Support will require additional time, which may result in less time spent on active fundraising during that period. 

The due diligence process is a crucial step in which we assess your charity's fundability and determine the best service to meet your needs. We do this before we start to work with you. This process involves reviewing your charity's accounts, governance, and the specific projects or programs for which you are seeking funding. By conducting a thorough due diligence process, we can ensure that we provide you with the most effective support and maximise your chances of securing funding. 

Our onboarding process is designed to set your charity up for fundraising success. It includes the creation of a compelling Case for Support that highlights your charity's mission, impact, and funding needs. We also develop a one-page fundraising strategy to guide our efforts and an initial pipeline of qualified funders to approach. This process lays the groundwork for a successful fundraising campaign. 

Our team has extensive experience in prospect research and uses a variety of tools and resources to identify potential funders that align with your charity's mission and funding needs. This includes using our extensive internal database in addition to other specialised resources.  

Yes, we are happy to discuss additional support for your charity's fundraising efforts. Our team has a wealth of experience in various aspects of fundraising, including impact reporting, individual giving, major donors, and more. If you are interested in exploring additional services, please let us know, and we will work with you to develop a tailored plan to meet your needs. 

Yes, we believe in empowering our clients to build their internal fundraising capacity. We offer to work alongside and support your team develop their fundraising skills, including guidance on stewarding funder relationships, crafting compelling impact reports, and more. Our goal is to not only secure funding for your charity but also to help you build a sustainable, long-term fundraising strategy. We also offer comprehensive training courses which are available to see on our site.

Not really, while AI can help speed things up and offer useful suggestions, bids still need the human touch. Funders respond to humans, they are not robots and we should treat them as such. AI tends to sound robotic or generic, and it can miss the context or misunderstand funder priorities. It’s a tool, yes, not a substitute.