PRAXIS PERFORMANCE GROUP
OPPORTUNITY READINESS

What Should an Organization Do Before Seeking Grants or Sponsors?

Before searching for money, make sure the opportunity itself is clear and the organization can support what it is asking others to fund.

Clarify the problem and outcome

Define what you want to change, who benefits and what success would look like.

Choose the right support type

Grants, sponsorships, contracts, donations, partnerships and earned revenue solve different problems.

Organize the core documents

Prepare the information appropriate to the opportunity, such as legal details, budget, program description, timeline and prior results.

Know what you contribute

Identify your expertise, audience, relationships, infrastructure, credibility and other assets.

Research fit and track follow up

Prioritize aligned opportunities and keep deadlines, conversations, documents and next steps visible.

Praxis lens: Strong opportunities become easier to pursue when the organization, the outcome and the value exchange are clear.
NEXT STEP

See where your organization stands.

Use the Praxis readiness assessment for a directional starting point before pursuing the next opportunity.

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