An on-demand course that equips you to create a consistent revenue stream of award-winning grant proposals, so you can focus on the mission— not the money.
The issue: You need a way to fund your mission without always focusing on the money.
The tension: You’re called to the mission, but you can only take it as far as the funds will fuel it.
It doesn’t take spending too much time in the nonprofit world to realize—
‼️Need knows no season. Even though people tend to give at certain times (i.e., Christmas), your mission requires money 365 days a year. Human needs don’t always happen on our timetable.
‼️You rely heavily on donations. Yes, nonprofits can create income streams— and even run businesses— but everything you do that’s NOT the mission distractions you from serving the people you’re called to serve.
‼️ It always takes more money to fund the organization and the great work you do than you anticipate.
‼️You have a consistently BIGGER vision than the level you’re operating at currently. But, you wonder how would you pay for THAT, because you’re already “living on faith” at the level you’re at.
‼️You need money (and recognize it), but YOU are called to the mission— not full-time fundraising. You want to embody the organization’s mission— not chase money.
Grant Making Machine helps solve the money issue...
... so you can focus on the mission and do the work that matters the most.
Yes, you CAN handle the money AND stay mission-oriented
1. Systematize the process
Use a proven process that gets results, by clearing defining what to do (and what not to do).
2. Schedule the work
You can do it in just 1-2 days per month, using the framework and the templates provided.
3. Stay focused on the life-changing work you doÂ
With the right processes in place, you can continue serving with less stress.
We Can Help
Grant writing can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be.
We can help you make sense of all the online forms and paperwork that accompany the processes.
It’s often hard to find the grant-makers, but it can be easy.
Finding donors doesn’t have to be a struggle.
We can show you how to find lists and access places where people have said, “Our mission is to give away money to fund great things like you do.”
Deciding what to say can be a challenging, but with the correct framework it can be invigorating.
Every time I got rejected for a grant, I asked the would-be grant-maker to provide me with feedback. Most of them were happy to spend time with me on the phone or even in person AND helped me craft my messaging for the next grant cycle.
In other words, they told me WHAT to say to WIN.
This helped us win their grants AND— as you might imagine— helped us with other grant-makers, too!
Managing the process can take a lot of time, too— unless you have a proven process in place.
With a system in play, though, that gets predictable results, you can continue “feeding the machine” while relaxing about the outcome.
And, rather than grant writing becoming a “hit and miss” proposition, the right process can help you hit— and WIN (and win even when you don’t receive that first grant you applied for…)
And, you can implement a system in which you begin receiving a regular flow of grants from the same donors, year after year…
… enabling you to expand your base with each season.
With the right perspective and the correct processes in place, you CAN stay focused on your organization's mission while ALSO handling the money.
Grant Making Machine shows you how.
We understand, because we've been there.
We're Andy & Beth Jenkins...
With 25+ years experience in the nonprofit world, including:Â
đź’°Fundraising for an International organization.
đź“ťWriting the program and developing the coursework for another.
🚀 Launching a start-up to help men, women, and families coming from streets, out of prison, off drugs, and even human trafficking.
đź“Ś Consulting for numerous others.
⚙️ Working side-by-side with the founder in yet another...
We've seen the highs, lows, and all the things in between. If you're facing it, we can help.
The “money issue” is a concern almost every nonprofit faces.
You need money to fund the mission, but you were drawn to the organization because of the mission— not the money.
That's why we created Grant Making Machine.
Your organization deserves to be "fully funded."
Grant Making Machine equips you with a proven process to raise money efficiently so you can focus on and fund the mission!Â
⚙️ It's the system we created throughout years of practical experience.
⚙️ It's the system we currently use.
⚙️ It's the system that will help you reclaim your time while raising the revenue you need to move your mission forward.
With the right system in place, you can focus 10% of your time “running the grant making machine” system and invest the other 90% on the people you’re called to serve.
You don't need more time. You need a system.
I totally get it.
For years, I knew I NEEDED to write grants, but the entire process seemed overwhelming.
🤷‍♂️ What would I say in my proposal?
🤷‍♂️ And if grant makers would NOT fund salaries (most don’t) or normal operating expenses (most won’t cover those, either), what COULD I get them to fund?
🤷‍♂️ And where would I find them anyway?
Before long, another month had passed…
… and, since most have certain due dates and can only be applied for a specific times of the year, that mean MONTHS before I could take another shot at it— and even LONGER than that before I could receive funds.
The game-changer was creating a system that works— and can be maintained in just a few hours of week.
As a result, we began receiving 60%-75% MORE revenue each year…. money we wouldn’t otherwise receive.
We learned how to fund specific projects we were going to do anyway, and discovered how to free up other funds for salaries and budget items grant makers don’t typically cover.
We also learned to communicate with grant makers regularly at times when we were NOT submitting a proposal, which kept our organization at “top mind awareness” when the time came to submit a request.
As a result…
âś… One national organization asked us to INCREASE our request amount.
✅ A regional grantor put us on their recurring giving schedule— and even shared our proposals with other donors they thought might want to know about us (and many of them gave, too!).
âś… An anonymous foundation became a major benefactor.
âś… This all became a trend.
The difference-maker was— and remains— the system!
When you have a process with predictable outcomes, you can do the work and relax about the results.
What You Get
On-demand 6-module video training
Easy-to-follow training modules walk you through “Grant Making Machine” system and tell you everything you need to know.
Watch + rewatch as often as you’d like from all of your devices-- your computer, laptop, desktop, smartphone... even some Smart TVs.
All the templates you need
Use the messaging framework and fill in the blanks to create an award-winning proposal.
Learn how to share you organization’s history, as well as craft a budget, articulate your project— and more— in ways the award committees can CLEARLY see what you do, so they want to take ACTION and help.Â
The complete checklist for every grant you write
One of the reasons the proposals are SO overwhelming (at first), is because there are so many “parts and pieces” to each of them.
The checklist shows you EXACTLY what needs to go in each proposal, as well as THE ORDER to place them…
… and, you’ll learn how to create a digital filing system that keeps it all on hand for future use.
Workbook download
This 68-page PDF download is your playbook for award-wining proposals— and more.
Print and reprint it— and write directly on each page.
You’ll find sample budgets, project narratives, a complete award-winning template, and hacks for staying in touch with each grantor in your growing database of donors AND potential (read: soon-to-be) donors.
Common Questions
⚙️ Will I receive anything in the mail?
⚙️ How long does my access last?
⚙️ Where can I watch / access the videos?
⚙️ How long is the workbook? How many times can I download it?
⚙️ How much time will it take to create my “grant making machine” like you teach?
⚙️ How much time do I have to dedicate to running it each month in order to get results?
⚙️ Are you available to talk or coach me through this?
Some of the Top Features
Feature 1 = Outline of what needs to go in each grant
Which means— There’s no guesswork. Eliminate the confusion. You’ll know the 8 objective things you MUST include AND the 8 subjective elements you should include…
So that— You can write a grant with less stress, knowing you’ve set you and your organization up for success.Â
Feature 2 = How to create a filing system to maintain the systemÂ
Which means— You and your team will know where everything is AND when different proposals are due.
So that— You know when and where to focus your efforts, nothing gets lost in the shuffle, and you can delegate as you grow.
Feature 3 = Crystal clear instructions to build a master calendar
Which means— You can view the entire year at a glance.
So that— You clearly see when various grants are due, you can manage and “even out” the workflow by filling “lighter” months with “anytime applications,” and you can keep the system churning.
Feature 4 = Communication frameworkÂ
Which means— You’ll learn how to clarify your mission AND state it in ways the average person who is reading your proposal and doesn’t yet know much about your clearly sees what you do.
So that— This eliminates confusion, creates clarity for the donor, helps your proposal stand out, and gets you more awards.
Feature 5 = Steps to build relationships with grant-makers
Which means— You’ll not only know who they are, they’ll ALSO know who you are.
So that— When the time comes to submit proposals, yours stands out among all others— because potential donors have a PERSON attached to the proposal and not just words on a page.
Feature 6 = An award-winning template you can use and re-use
Which means— You can “fill-in-the-blanks” with your organization’s info— and not wonder what to say.
So that— You spend less time wondering what goes into the proposal and more time getting it finished, so you can get back to serving the people you’re called to serve.
Feature 7 = Budget and budget narrative tips
Which means— You have a step-by-step process to complete the most confusing (yet one of the most necessary) parts of the proposal.
So that— When you nail this, it shows the grantor(s) that you CAN and WILL steward their resources well, that you and your organization are a GREAT investment.
Grant Making Machine is part of our nonprofit framework, designed to help you move the mission forward with far less friction.
In the same way a "locked cog" can stop an engine (and, in the same way a super-fast one can't speed it up any quicker than the other cogs go!), so also must you move each gear in the framework forward together.
Get the fifth gear moving-- the financial engine / funding strategy-- and leading your organization becomes easier.
You ALSO receive these bonuses!
Bonus #1 = The poster
Print this 11x17 and place it over your desk, in your notebook, or wherever you work on grants, as it will help you communicate with clarity.
Bonus #2 = 10 Rules for Grant Writers
Our top 10 helps reframe your perspective on how to view grantors, crafting winning proposals, and building relationships with donors.
Optional upgradeÂ
Add the complete audio files and learn on-the-go. Review this training on your computer, or, our app, or your favorite podcast provider!
Complete your registration for instant access to ALL of the resources above.Â
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You’ll have everything you need to know—Â
âś… Who the grant makers are— and where to find themÂ
âś… What you need— from both an objective standpoint AND subjective point-of-view in order to win the grantÂ
✅ How to “win” even when you don’t get the award
âś… The ideal workflow to implement each month, including when to write, how to know when (and how) to apply
✅ The best ways to keep “top mind” awareness to grant-making organizations even when it’s “off season” for their grants
âś… Seven suggestions you can implement immediately to reach greater levels of success while doing this with less stressÂ
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And, you’ll be able to —Â
⏰ Do it ALL with less than 10% of your total time, so you canÂ
đź’Ą Dedicate 90% of your focus and energy towards the mission of the organization rather than chasing money
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