The ROI of a Grant Partnership

Grant funding is a long-term strategic investment. A successful grant program is built on a foundation of consistent, high-quality, and strategically aligned efforts over time.

A partnership with a dedicated grant expert is one of the most effective investments a nonprofit can make to build a sustainable funding pipeline. This simple calculator is designed to help you visualize the potential financial return on that investment.

But the true ROI extends beyond just the numbers. A strategic partnership also provides the invaluable clarity and confidence that comes from building a long-term vision for your funding and your future.

Understanding the Calculation

To provide a realistic picture, this calculator is based on a full year of partnership and a few conservative industry benchmarks.

Approval Rate: While success is never guaranteed, the average success rate for a professionally written proposal with strong alignment to a private foundation is typically in the 15-25% range. Because my process focuses exclusively on these opportunities, we use this as a realistic benchmark. You can adjust the percentage to see how the numbers change.
Average Grant Size: The average grant size can vary, but $25,000 is a safe and common award amount for many small and mid-size nonprofits. You can adjust this number to better reflect your organization's typical funding requests. Although, it is important to note that based on the 2025 State of GrantSeeking Report, the median grant size from pribate foundations is $75,000.
The "Simple Steps" Advantage: Remember, my process is designed to maximize your chances of success. I only bring you highly-vetted, strategically aligned opportunities. Before we ever begin writing, you will see the full pipeline and the suggested ask amount, allowing you to make a confident, data-driven decision about where to invest your time and resources.

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The best way to begin is with a simple, no-pressure conversation about your goals.

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