Christian Foundation Grants reported on a June 2008 ministry survey. This survey showed an astounding 78% of ministries need development or fundraising staff. Overall, 72% of the ministries surveyed indicated their need for development counsel or assistance. The complete results of the survey can be found at (christianfoundationgrants.com/NewsView.aspx?id=26).

This survey highlights the need for more funding resources like Christian Foundation Grants. Christian Foundation Grants provides help to ministries looking for Christian grants, Christian fundraising, Christian giving, faith based giving, etc.

Specifically, Christian Foundation Grants provides a subscription database to ministries who want to search for grants for their ministry. Grants can be a vital source of providing funding for a ministry at any stage of their growth—startup, expansion or growth.

A ministry may subscribe to the Christian Foundation Grants database and gain immediate access to over 4,000 foundations that accept applications for faith based organizations. It is the largest database of its kind. The subscription is only $149.00 per year. Christian Foundation Grants also provides free access to the largest network of grantwriters around the country who have written for Christian organizations.

Christian Foundation Grants is one solution to the funding needs of ministries around the countryv

The grant process is not a formula demanding rigid adherence. This is only a suggested approach that may be adapted to fit the needs of any nonprofit organization, depending on the intricacies of each situation. Fundraising is an art as well as a science. Remain flexible and use your God-given creativity!

The grant process consists primarily of drafting the grant proposal. However, prior to putting pen to paper, it is necessary to gather background information. First, gather all information relevant to the PURPOSE of the grant. How does the grant project further the mission and vision or your organization? Why is this project important? How is it beneficial? Your goal is to persuade the funding organization by clearly articulating compelling reasons for the grant.