Free Tools for Nonprofits
Built from the same framework we use with paying clients — so you can see exactly where your organization stands before you invest a dollar in grant writing. No sign-up required.
Tool 01 · 2-Minute Quiz
Funders evaluate your organization long before they read your narrative. Answer ten questions — honestly — and see what they'll see.
Question 1 of 10
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This quick score is directional, not diagnostic. The full Grant Ready Assessment reviews your actual documents, finances, and funder alignment — and delivers a written action plan.
Tool 02 · Calculator
Most leaders only count the invoice — not the 30–60 staff hours a serious proposal takes, or the opportunity cost of an Executive Director writing instead of leading. Run your own numbers.
Industry surveys put a competitive foundation proposal at 30–60 hours of combined staff time.
We add 25% for payroll taxes and benefits — the real hourly cost of an employee.
Estimates only — for planning conversations, not accounting. No grant writer can guarantee awards; the comparison is about the cost and quality of producing competitive proposals, and what your team could do with those hours instead.
Tool 03 · Planner
Strong proposals aren't written the week they're due. Enter your grant deadline and get a realistic work-back schedule — then download it straight into your calendar.
Complexity changes how much lead time each milestone needs.
Pick a deadline on the left and your milestone schedule will appear here.
The Grant Ready Assessment reviews your actual documents, financials, and funder alignment — and delivers a prioritized action plan for $350. Or start with a free 30-minute conversation.
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