We charge a flat hourly, consulting fee for all grant writing and research services. We don't work on a contingency basis, nor for a commission. We adhere to the standards of the Association of FundRaising Professionals. We are members of the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association (www.grantwriters.org) and follow their ethical guidelines. Our rates range from $35 to $150 per hour, depending on the complexity of your project. Syncopia requires a deposit of $500 for all grant writing projects. We will give you a specific rate and estimate of time required following your initial consultation, if it is believed that we can help you.
If you already have a draft proposal and need reviewing and editing services, there is a charge of $3.00 per page with a $35 minimum deposit required.
Your Grant Prospect Search Report will help you focus your time and efforts on winning grants from funders who are interested in what you want to do.
For your $75 fee you will receive:
- A list of 10-12 Foundations or programs that match your project needs.
- All the information you need to know about a program to submit a winning proposal, including links to their online tax returns, annual reports and application guidelines when they are available.
- A brief evaluation of your ideas, highlighting your strengths and giving you hints on tailoring your proposal to meet each funder's objectives.
- Suggestions on ways to meet matching funds requirements for your programs and improve your chances of being awarded a grant.
Take a peek at a Sample Report on ideas for funding a Community Garden.
If you would like to purchase this report for your organization or cause, please visit our Grant Prospect Search Report Payment Page, follow the Purchase button and then fill out our Request Form.
We research existing data sets, white papers and professional literature to find benchmarks and narrative support for your projects.
We charge $75/hr for this service, with a one hour minimum. Remember, you can set the maximum time before we begin.
If you would like to purchase this service, please visit our Payment Page.
For your $500.00 total fee ($200 deposit + $300 upon completion) you will receive:
- Grant Prospect Search with 10-12 possible funders
- Letter of Intent tailored to one funder on your list
- Checklist compiled of attachments you need for most grant submissions
- Templates for Budgets, Logic Models, Job Descriptions and Support Letters
For your $3500.00 fee ($1000 deposit + $1000 upon receipt of draft + balance upon completion) you will receive-
- The Letter of Intent Package
- Completed Common Grant Application, which can be easily modified for submission to multiple funders who accept the CGA. (Includes 6-8 pages narrative, completed templates and necessary attachments.)
This annual $5000 plan:
- Clarifies your vision, mission and goals
- Defines your financial and fundraising plans
- Evaluates current and future programs
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Evaluates current revenue for enhancement suggestions
- Grant Prospect Search
- List of Fundraising Ideas
- Monthly "Show Me the Money!" reports
- Timeline for Grant Submission & Fundraisers
- PDF of Plan and Checklist of Documents needed for Grant Submission
- Helps re-energize your commitment to your future
If interested please contact info@syncopia.net.
Data Surveys -
Quotes based on complexity and number of individuals surveyed - There is a minimum of a $150 fee for a 20-question survey sent to under 200 member's email addresses. More complex surveys are subject to a $35/hour fee. With the information and questions you provide us we will perform the survey setup and collection as well as help you create professional introductions, thank you letters and follow-ups via e-mail.
Needs Assessments -
Custom quotes for benchmarking, user surveys, key informant and focus group interviews, and community forums are based on the complexity and depth required for your project. Fees are determined from a $75/hour base consulting rate.
Evaluation Tools-
Custom quotes for logic models are also based on the complexity of your project determined from a $75/hour rate.
"First Steps" Web site Package -
For your $500 fee ($250 Deposit + $250 upon completion) you will receive:
- 12 Months Hosting + 1 Domain name
- Simple Theme - (3-6 Colors, 5 simple graphics, Interactive Menu)
- Contact Page
- About Us Page
- 5,000 words or less Content/Information Page
- Resources/Links Page
- Setup of e-mail accounts
- Search Engine Optimization and Submission
- Web site Statistics and Reports
- 1 hr Q & A about your site
The "Next Steps" Web site Add-ons -
- Custom Message Board - $100
- Blog - $100
- Real Time Chat Room - $100
- Guestbook - $25
- Google Adsense - $35
- Java plugins (clock, counter, date) - $10 each
- RSS Content Feeds (news, weather, culture, etc)- $10 each
There is a $35/hour fee for any maintenance or updates performed after completion of site.
Online Donations-
There are many different sites that make it possible for non-profit organizations to collect donations from their web site or by mail. We will set up an Online Donation section customized to your organization's web site and based upon the donation service you deem best for your needs.
Our fee is $200.00 to add this on to your web site.
Fundraising Events-
We will set up an Online Event Registration section to your page or set up a 3-6 month promotional site for your Event.
Our fee to add this to your web page is $300.00 ($150 deposit + $150 upon completion).
If you would like us to set up a 3 month promotional web site for your event please add an additional $250.00 to the deposit for creation, hosting and setup fees. ($550.00 total).
A 6 month promotional account is an additional $350.00 to the deposit for creation, hosting and setup fees. ($650.00 total).
Promotional Item Store-
We will setup an Online Promotional Item Store for your organization or cause. All of these options include the application of your own text, logos and even photos.
Our fee to add a one-year 30 item CafePress Store to your web site is $500.00 ($250 deposit + $250 upon completion). Additional Items may be added for $10.00 each.
If you choose to order your Promotional Items in Bulk and wish to handle the shipping yourself, we will set up a one-year 5 page Store (including Store Front, 3 Basic Item Pages and a Special Items page) to add to your current web site. You can choose between PayPal or Google Checkout.
Our fee for this service is $500.00 ($250 deposit + $250 upon completion). Additional Item Pages can be purchased at $50.00 each (includes 10 items per page).
If you do not have a current web site, 1 year hosting and setup of your Promotional Store will be an additional $100.00 (includes Web Domain Name). Also, please consider purchasing a customized web site for your organization or cause.
