Grace Cancer Foundation

Case Study: GRACE Cancer Foundation Partners with Strawhecker Nonprofit Services to Navigate the World of Grant Writing

Background

The GRACE Cancer Foundation began exploring grant funding in 2020, entering unfamiliar territory without a clear understanding of the process. Their initial experience with a smaller grant writer left them feeling uninformed and disconnected, making it difficult to effectively navigate the grant world.

The Challenge

The most significant challenge GRACE faced was a lack of knowledge and involvement in the grant-writing process, which left the organization feeling "lost in the grant world." To overcome this, they sought a partner who could provide hands-on guidance and expertise.

The SNS Solution

GRACE Cancer Foundation chose Strawhecker Nonprofit Services (SNS) for their grant-writing needs, drawn by the personal and interactive approach of the SNS team, particularly Nani and Audrey. The SNS team worked closely with GRACE, explaining the grant-writing process in detail and actively involving the organization in every step.

The Outcome

The partnership with SNS yielded tangible results. Although the first year was slow, with GRACE receiving $24,000 in grants, the foundation laid during this time set the stage for future success. In the second year, the process ran much more smoothly, and GRACE secured over $72,000 in grant funding—a significant leap forward.

“Audrey is wonderful to work with—always prepared, efficient, and caring. She is deeply invested in our mission and consistently finds new funding opportunities. It’s been a pleasure to work with her and the SNS team.”

Ongoing Partnership

Audrey’s dedication to GRACE’s mission and her professional yet personal approach have been instrumental in their success. She consistently prepares thoroughly, identifies new funding opportunities, and invests in building strong relationships with the GRACE team. Her caring demeanor and commitment to their mission make her an invaluable partner.

This case study highlights how Strawhecker Nonprofit Services empowered GRACE Cancer Foundation to successfully navigate the grant-writing process, demonstrating the value of expertise and collaboration in achieving nonprofit goals.