9 Things Funders Want From Fundraisers in Grant Applications

There are other ways to get funders involved, such as allowing their employees to volunteer or donate supplies, etc. “Getting volunteers can then build additional funders and contributors,” Kennelly said.

Don’t rely on one funder. “As you write a grant application, be careful not to give the impression that whoever is the key person in this proposal that this particular program depends on this individual. That’s dangerous,” Kennelly cautioned. “That’s a red flag because what if that one individual goes away? Make sure you demonstrate that the organizations has the capacity to fulfill the mission.”