Services
Backed and Built partners with nonprofit organizations to build sustainable funding capacity through grant pipeline development, grant writing, post-award reporting support, corporate sponsorship strategy, and practical fundraising systems. Our retainer partnerships provide consistent execution and accountability, so your team can stay focused on mission and outcomes.
What We Do
Grant Pipeline Development + Prospect Research
We identify and qualify funders aligned with your mission and programs, then build a practical pipeline your team can maintain.
- Prospect research and funder qualification
- 3-6 month opportunity pipeline (typical)
- Funding calendar and deadlines
- Tracker management and pipeline health monitoring
Grant Writing + Submission Support
We support the full grant development process, so applications are clear, funder-aligned, and submitted on time.
- LOIs and full proposals (scope depends on complexity and responsiveness)
- Narrative drafting, editing, and application assembly
- Submission support (portal and/or email)
- Coordination of required attachments and supporting documents
Post-Award Reporting + Compliance Support
Winning a grant is only part of the work. We help you stay organized and ready for reporting requirements.
- Reporting calendars and due-date tracking
- Draft support for narrative reports (as needed)
- Basic compliance support (deliverables and documentation reminders)
Corporate Sponsorship Strategy
We help you strengthen your sponsorship offer and build a more consistent approach to corporate relationships.
- Sponsorship readiness support and positioning
- Sponsorship package refinement or creation (scope-based)
- Sponsor prospect identification guidance
- Outreach templates and follow-up structure (as needed)
Fundraising Systems + Visibility
We implement simple, repeatable systems that keep your work organized and measurable.
- Shared workspace for files and visibility
- Funding tracker and standard operating checkpoints
- Progress summaries and performance reviews (scope-based)
Ways to Work With Us
Funding Foundation Onboarding (One-Time)
A short, focused engagement to establish a strong foundation before ongoing execution.
- Funding readiness assessment (program alignment, budgets, data readiness, past proposals)
- Prospect research and an initial opportunity pipeline
- Funding calendar and tracking system setup
- Initial sponsorship opportunity scan and recommended next steps
- Kickoff strategy call
Monthly Retainer Partnerships
Retainers are designed for nonprofits that want consistent momentum, clearer priorities, and steady execution. Service levels are tailored based on goals, deadlines, and internal capacity. Typical support includes:
- Strategy and accountability calls
- Ongoing pipeline management and opportunity qualification
- Grant writing and submission support within scoped service hours
- Post-award reporting support for grants awarded during the engagement (as needed)
- Sponsorship strategy support and practical tools
Grants Toolkit Development (Project Package)
A structured project to build the infrastructure your team needs to execute grants consistently.
- Folder structure + checklist of standard grant materials
- Templates (organizational summary, budget narrative, boilerplate sections)
- Pre-approved narrative language bank (mission, programs, outcomes, and more)
- Coaching and feedback on initial applications
- Consulting sessions to strengthen execution and consistency
How We Scope Work
Work is scoped based on your goals, deadlines, organizational readiness, and responsiveness. Monthly service hours are the controlling limit, and grant volume varies by complexity and the time required to assemble complete applications.
Client responsibilities include: timely access to program descriptions, budgets/financials, outcome data, required attachments, and portal credentials. Most grant timelines require feedback within 2–5 business days to meet deadlines.
A Note on Funding Outcomes
Funding is competitive and depends on funder priorities, eligibility, timing, and organizational readiness. Backed and Built does not guarantee funding awards; we provide strategy, execution support, and capacity-building to improve competitiveness and consistency.
Why Backed and Built
Backed and Built is led by a strategic, data-driven fundraising professional with a track record of securing $6M+ through major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and integrated campaigns across the nonprofit sector. We combine strong writing, disciplined project management, and practical systems, so your organization builds real capacity, not just one-off submissions.
Book a Call
Ready to build a stronger funding pipeline and execute with consistency? Book a call to discuss your goals and determine the best next step.