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.

FAQ’S:

What type of information do I need for grant writing?

The type of information we typically need for grant writing includes:

• IRS 501(c)(3) letter

• Information about your organization, including history, programs, community needs, collaborations, and how you measure success

• Number of clients served, broken down by age, ethnicity, and socio-economic group

• Biographical information on key staff

• Listing of board members, including professional affiliations of each member

• Total budget and program budgets

• Recent internal financial statements

• Information about previous funding sources

• Most recent Form 990

• Most recent audit, if any

How long does the grant writing process take?

Once we receive all of the information and documentation we need, we typically have the first grant proposal prepared within a couple of weeks. There is a waiting period of several months before most funders make a decision on grant requests.

How would I benefit from talking with you?

We can explore your needs and determine together whether they are now being served to your satisfaction, and to the satisfaction of other key people in your organization. We have been told that we stand out from others in our field because of our promptness, dependability, thoroughness, and availability when needed.   

Why should I use your service?

We are committed to the nonprofit sector, and bring a sense of commitment and involvement to the nonprofit organizations we serve.  We view client relationships as a partnership that we hope will endure, and we strive to help clients reach their next level of success.  We refer to issues we are hired to help resolve as "our" issues, not "your" issues.

Where do you perform your work?

Our work is done at our location in Dallas, and we communicate regularly by email, fax, and telephone.  We visit client locations on an as-needed basis, and we are known to promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.

How are your fees determined?

We charge a monthly fixed fee, which varies based on the number of grant requests to be prepared each month.  We do not work on a contingency basis.

Can I check your references?

Excellent references are available upon request. 

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Meet Our Grant Writers:

Murray Covens — 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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To contact our expert grant writers, go to:
Contact — North Texas Nonprofit Resources