Support declined grantees with capacity building resources
With Catchafire’s flexible capacity building program, funders can provide nonprofits access to technical and strategic support. Whether it's securing their first grant or widening their donor base, nonprofits achieve more with Catchafire on their side.
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Building capacity creates a pathway to grant readiness
Turn the moment of "no" into positive outcomes for your grantseekers by offering assistance in another way. With Catchafire, this includes:
Strategic assistance to make them grant ready for the next round with any funder
Organizational development to address their grant qualification gaps
Building and showing a stronger revenue plan
Impact metrics and storytelling that drive participant and funder momentum
You may not be ready to award the grant, but you see potential. The gap is nonprofit capacity building.
83%* of foundation CEOs say that their staff provides direct assistance beyond the grant. You can multiply your staff's talent and advice by tapping into Catchafire’s skills-based volunteers.
You may not be ready to award the grant, but you see potential. The gap is nonprofit capacity building.
83%* of foundation CEOs say that their staff provides direct assistance beyond the grant. You can multiply your staff's talent and advice by tapping into Catchafire’s skills-based volunteers.
“In the first year alone, working with Catchafire helped us deliver over $400,000 in impact for 30 organizations. Our ROI was nearly five times more than our initial investment!”
Laura Rath
Vice President of Programs
Archstone Foundation
Before Catchafire
Desire to expand support and work around limited funding
Rising demand for nonprofit capacity support
After Catchafire
5X ROI
Declined grantees became grant-ready the following year
Your nonprofit network gets access to all of Catchafire’s capacity building features, and you only pay for organizations that have projects. Your grantseekers get:
Monthly webinars and trainings
Support from nonprofit advisors
Access to executive and BIPOC leadership groups
Unlimited access to project templates and consultation calls
“I realize now that I would rather take Catchafire over a grant. The projects that I have gotten done have resulted in much more value in comparison to that grant.”
Payal S. Founder and Executive Director Saahas for Cause
Your entire nonprofit network gets access
Whether you are looking to launch a new program or accelerate your existing capacity building program, Catchafire has the technology and support to help you reach your goals.
