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we provide strategic
grant services to high-impact mid-size social justice nonprofits

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Holistic Grants provides comprehensive grant services for mid-size social justice nonprofits.

your grants department

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WHAT WE OFFER
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holistic grants win rate

*Compared to the industry average win rate of 34% (Instrumentl, 2024).

Source: Instrumentl, “Grant Funder Success Rates: What’s the Average Grant Win Rate?” (2024). www.instrumentl.com/blog/grant-funder-success-rates

OUR MISSION
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RESOURCE LIBRARY

how we work

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    1. DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES

    Interviews with staff and review of funding history to determine needs and capacity

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    2. RESEARCH & UNDERSTANDING TRENDS

    Research of current philanthropic trends

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    3. NEW OPPORTUNITIES

    Prospect research for new opportunities

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    4. GRANT ROADMAP

    Grant calendar with detailed implementation plan

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    5. ONGOING GRANTS MANAGEMENT

    Expert support to manage your plan

activate your power. fund your mission.

“Holistic Grants takes the time to understand an organization’s mission and where philanthropy can change the outcomes. We have retained Holistic Grants for several years for all our grant-related needs. From prospect research to writing to submission, Holistic delivers exceptional quality at reasonable rates. Their professional approach and deep industry knowledge translates to increased revenue… they are the best!”

— Annie Sarver-Bodoh, Gift Officer, Park Nicollet Fdn.

“Move Forward began working with Holistic Grants during a sudden transition—right in the middle of a heavy deadline period—and from my first conversation I felt confident in their ability to support us. Their process for gathering information and assessing deadlines was seamless, and it took an incredible amount of stress off my shoulders. Now, we're consistently ahead of schedule, and most of our grants require only minor revisions. The quality of writing shows a deep understanding of our mission and work. They make the entire process feel easy.”

— Angela Gauthier, Executive Director, Move Forward

"Holistic Grants has supported JXTA by producing high-quality, thoughtful, and effective grants. Our time together is always productive, organized, and affirming. There is never a meeting without laughs and smiles. I would emphatically recommend Holistic Grants because of their expertise and grants success rate, but also because they are deeply committed to each organization they partner with."

— Nesra Cummings, Development Director, JXTA
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    sarah adams

    GRANT WRITER

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    kati holland

    EXEC. OPERATIONS + COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

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    sadie rubin

    DIRECTOR OF GRANTS

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    christine schwitzer

    FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL

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    lauren white

    DIRECTOR OF GRANTS

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