So, you have a program to offer, a community project, or a great business idea – how will you tell people about it? In both business and the nonprofit sector the document that convinces others to help is the proposal. While the contents of proposals vary depending on the audience and the project, they must all clearly and concisely convey what you want to do, why you need to do it, when and how you're going to do it, and, of course, how much it is going to cost.
Claro! offers comprehensive grantwriting and proposal development services including:
 | Identifying promising funders or sources of financing |
| Drafting letters of inquiry |
| Preparing statements of need |
| Developing proposals – drafts, letter proposals or complete applications |
| Writing annual reports and newsletters |
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Editing your material for grammar, technical accuracy, and compliance with funders' requirements. |
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Deborah's clear writing helped convince funders of our true needs. - Ron |
A few of the clients we have written proposals and/or annual reports for are Legacy Health System, Oregon Burn Center, William Temple House, Oregon Nurses Foundation, LifeSpan Respite Care Partnership of Multnomah County, and Parents for Alternative Support Services.
Contact us if you would like to review sample grant proposals we have written.
By popular demand, Deborah Krause, a principal of Claro! now regularly teaches a course for Portland State University's Institute of Nonprofit Management on Grantseeking and Grantwriting. Join others and polish your proposal development skills!
