Operational grants give nonprofits the flexibility to support the staff, systems, facilities, and infrastructure behind their programs. Learn what this funding includes, how to find strong prospects, and how to make a clear case for support.

Learn what prevents case for support documents from becoming a useful source of truth for grants, appeals, sponsorships, and donor communications.

A nonprofit case for support forms the bedrock of your fundraising strategy. Learn the essential elements and get a free template to build your narrative.

Stop reinventing your nonprofit’s story for every grant application, donor request, or partnership opportunity. Learn how a strong Case for Support creates a clear, reusable foundation for all of your organization’s funding needs.

When a grant gets turned down, our default reaction is to blame the numbers. We think we just need to apply to more foundations or push for a higher application volume. But here is a hard truth: grant volume is not the solution to grant rejection. If your proposals are consistently hitting a wall, the issue usually isn’t your writing or your program—it’s your strategy.