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The Think. Ink. Fund. Framework®
The Think.Ink.FUND® Framework is our time-tested and patented approach to grant writing that gets grants for our clients year after year.
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Stage 1: THINK (Strategy and Alignment)
Starting with our four-point E.P.I.C. Assessment, Think and Ink Grant Consulting® helps you "think" through grant-seeking strategies and executes deliverables that will transform your organization.
During this stage, our firm:
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Assesses the current state of your organization.
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Identifies funding gaps and opportunities.
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Design and updates programming using logic modeled based practices
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Aligns mission and goals with funder priorities.
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Diversifies funding (federal, corporate, foundation).
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Creates partnerships for larger opportunities.
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Helps you build relationships to get results.
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Establishes evaluation plans to deploy after funding.
Aligned services:
Potential Deliverables:
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Think. Ink. Fund. Framework® Grant Seeking Strategy
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2025-2026 Grant Research Report (updated monthly)
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Relationship Building and Cultivation Strategy
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Additional deliverables as needed
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Stage 2: INK (Grant Writing and Positioning)
Next, we help your organization "ink" funding-worthy proposals that get results. Our work continues as we not only provide strategic advice, but we also execute the recommended strategies outlined in stage 1.
During stage 2, our firm:
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Crafts competitive and compelling narratives.
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Packages budgets, data, and supporting materials.
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Tailors proposals to funder guidelines.
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Executes ways to strengthen proposals based on the funder-provided rubric.
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Meets regularly to provide guidance, feedback on progress, and strategic recommendations.
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Defines grant management processes during the writing phase to facilitate easier future grant management.
Aligned services:
Potential Deliverables:
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Proposals packages with required narratives, budgets, attachments, etc.
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Monthly reports to assess month-over-month progress
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Monthly updates to your 2025-2026 Grant Research Report
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Mock review reports before submission
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Stage 3: FUND (Scale and Sustain)
The last step of our process helps your organization scale your grant-seeking strategy, maintain compliance, and support sustainability.
During stage 3, our firm:
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Manages funder reports and supports compliance.
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Helps complete grant management functions accurately and on time.
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Build long-term funder relationships.
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Execute evaluation plans to assess the success of your programming.
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Create and deploy stewardship activities.
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Create a feedback loop on your grant-seeking strategies for continuous improvement.
Aligned services:
Potential Deliverables:
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Impact Reports
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Financial Grant Management Reports
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Program Grant Management Reports
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Evaluation Reports
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White Papers and other dissemination reporting
How can our Think.Ink.FUND® framework help your organization?
Talk to us today.