North Texas Nonprofit Resources has been providing grant writing services to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations since 2003. We do foundation, corporate, and government grant writing. We have strong current grant writing experience and maintain a large client base. We subscribe to a large national database of funders. We also have our own large, current database of funders.
We specialize in doing a large volume of grant proposals to foundations and corporations for general operating and program/project funds. Our services include:
researching potential funders
developing a "master" grant template for the client's review
preparing each grant request per the requirements of each individual funder
Because of our extensive nonprofit experience, we are able to help assess and position nonprofit organizations to have the best chance of success with grant writing, and to “hit the ground running.”
We are an effective solution to your grant writing efforts. Our clients have received an overall average of $10,000 in grants for every $1,000 spent in grant writing fees, though results have varied significantly from client to client and from year to year.
Please note that we do not work on a contingency basis.
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FAQ’S:
1. What Is Grant Writing?
Grant writing is the process of preparing and submitting formal proposals to funders—such as foundations, corporations, or government agencies—to secure financial support for a project or organization www.justwritegrants.com.
2. What Does a Grant Writer Do?
A grant writer researches funding opportunities, writes persuasive proposals, and works with clients to align project goals with funder priorities www.certifieddreambuilder.com.
3. What Skills Are Needed?
Key skills include strong writing, research, and communication abilities; project management experience; and familiarity with grant databases and compliance requirements www.certifieddreambuilder.com+1.
4. How Do We Find Funding Opportunities?
Use online databases like Instrumental, Foundation Directory Online, and GrantStation; network with funders; and review government and foundation websites www.certifieddreambuilder.com+1.
5. What Is the Typical Grant Writing Process?
Identify the funder and guidelines
Gather project and budget information
Draft proposal sections (needs statement, goals, budget, evaluation plan)
Tailor narrative to funder’s mission
Submit and track status www.certifieddreambuilder.com+1.
6. What Makes a Grant Proposal Successful?
Successful proposals address the funder’s mission, demonstrate need with data, present a feasible plan, and show organizational capacity www.certifieddreambuilder.com+1.
7. How Long Should a Proposal Be?
Follow funder instructions; LOIs may be one page, while others require 10–20 pages www.justwritegrants.com.
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Our expert grant writers are:
Murray Covens — Founder and Principal since 2003
Murray Covens has been involved in the nonprofit community in Dallas for more than 35 years. He has served on the board of directors for many local nonprofit organizations and is a former partner with Social Venture Partners. Before founding North Texas Nonprofit Resources, Murray had over 30 years of financial and business management experience with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration and was formerly a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant.
Sherri Barrett — Associate since 2008
Sherri Barrett has over 35 years of grant writing and other development experience with leading nonprofit organizations before joining North Texas Nonprofit Resources. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Baylor University.
Jennifer Morrison — Associate since 2012
Jennifer Morrison has over 30 years of grant writing experience, including strong government grant writing experience, encompassing program development, grant research, proposal development, and grant reporting. She has spearheaded the receipt of millions of dollars in government grants. Jennifer was with a domestic violence agency for 14 years before joining North Texas Nonprofit Resources, including 10 years as Executive Director. Previously she was Director of a Sexual Assault Recovery Program for six years. Jennifer holds Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Education degrees, and was formerly both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor.
Marti Royer — Associate since 2013
Marti Royer has more than 30 years of grant writing experience, in addition to 15 years as Executive Director for family foundations. She has also worked in development for several years with organizations such as Center for Nonprofit Management, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Girls, Inc. Marti has served on the board of directors for Social Venture Partners, United Cerebral Palsy, and Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled. She holds a Master of Science in Social Work, Administration, and Planning from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin.
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