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Navigating the complexities of the nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit world can be daunting. That's where Benevolent Strategies comes in. Our Accelerators are like masterclasses for your organization. Whether you're focused on grants, program development, or strategy, these intensive 2-4 month bootcamps are designed to help you lay a solid foundation and kickstart your mission.
But what about the long haul? That's the beauty of our Pro Plans. Instead of hiring a full-time executive, imagine having that expertise on tap, ready whenever you need it. It's like adding a seasoned professional to your team without the overhead. Our Pro Plans bring consistent, reliable support to ensure your organization's momentum never falters. With us, you get the best of both worlds: the rapid transformation of an accelerator and the sustained expertise of a Pro Plan.
Grants
The Grants Suite consists of our Grants Accelerator and Grants Pro packages, providing your nonprofit with the foundational tools to build a robust grant program and the ongoing support for grant readiness, research, writing, and management, all aimed at maximizing your funding potential.
Programs
The Programs Suite consists of our Programs Accelerator and Programs Pro packages. From initial planning to ongoing management, this suite includes program design, tech stack audits and implementation, and project management– equipping you with the tools and expertise needed for immediate impact and long-term sustainability.
Strategy
The Strategy Suite consists of our Strategy Accelerator and Strategy Pro packages, offering nonprofits an end-to-end solution for formulating actionable strategic plans and providing ongoing, fractional Chief Strategy Officer-level support to ensure effective implementation and organizational health.
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Grants SUITE
Discover the power of structured, strategic grant-seeking with the Grants Suite. Whether you're initiating a new grant program or refining an existing one, our tailored solutions ensure you're not just pursuing funds — you're building a sustainable foundation for your mission. The Grants Accelerator sets you on the right path with intensive training and tools, while Grants Pro offers an ongoing partnership to consistently amplify your grant-related outcomes. Together, they represent a holistic approach to grant acquisition and management and help you maximize your nonprofit's potential for lasting impact.
Grant Readiness Audit
The Grant Readiness Audit is a structured evaluation process designed to assess an organization’s preparedness to pursue and secure grant funding effectively. It identifies strengths, gaps, and opportunities within the nonprofit’s existing grant infrastructure and involves a comprehensive assessment and grant readiness score, strategic analysis, and actionable recommendations.
Grants Accelerator
The Grants Accelerator is your launchpad for building a robust grant program, setting your nonprofit up for long-term funding success. Through hands-on training, expert consultations, and a suite of customizable templates and resources, we equip you with the skills and strategy to effectively identify potential funders, write compelling proposals, and manage grants. In just two months, you'll be ready to launch (or relaunch) a world-class grant program.
GRANTs Pro
Grants Pro is your all-in-one, comprehensive subscription service designed to take care of all your grant-related needs, from grant readiness and research to grant writing and management. We serve as an integral extension of your team, providing a one-stop solution for securing and managing grant funding in alignment with your organizational goals. With Grants Pro, you're not just applying for grants; you're deploying a robust, fully integrated grant program that fuels your mission and cultivates lasting relationships with funders.
Grants Accelerator
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The Grants Accelerator is specifically designed for nonprofit organizations that need to build or strengthen their grant programs. Whether you're new to grant funding or you have some experience but want to improve your success rate, the Grants Accelerator provides you with a solid foundation. You'll learn how to identify potential funding opportunities, create compelling grant proposals, and manage grants efficiently. Think of it as giving your organization a launchpad for future grant-related success.
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Unlike traditional consultations that only offer piecemeal advice, the Grants Accelerator offers a comprehensive package aimed at helping you establish (or re-establish) a strong, scalable grant program within your organization.
Funding Identification – We start by helping you identify potential funding sources that align with your mission and objectives. You won't waste time on opportunities that aren't a good fit.
Narrative Crafting – Master the art of storytelling as we guide you through creating compelling grant narratives that resonate with funders. Your organization's story is unique; we help you tell it in a way that gets noticed.
Process Management – From timelines to tracking, we establish organizational systems that make managing multiple grants feel like a breeze.
Financial Strategy – Learn how to build a grant budget that both meets your needs and aligns with funder expectations. No more second-guessing or budgeting blind spots.
Reporting & Accountability – We equip you with the skills to not only secure a grant but also successfully manage it post-award, ensuring you meet funder requirements and expectations for reporting.
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The Grants Accelerator is an intensive program designed to get your organization grant-ready in a short amount of time. Typically, the program lasts between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on your organization's specific needs.
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While the Grants Accelerator is designed to offload a significant portion of the grant-related work from your team, your involvement and collaboration are essential to ensure its success. After all, no one knows your mission and vision better than you do. During the process, we'll rely on your team for critical information, feedback, and insights that only you can provide. This might involve participating in strategic sessions, providing necessary documentation, or reviewing and giving feedback on grant proposals. The more engaged and responsive your team is, the smoother the process will be and the more tailored the results. However, we're also mindful of your time and aim to streamline interactions to be as efficient and productive as possible.
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While the Grants Accelerator serves as a foundational program to get your organization started with grants, Grants Pro is a comprehensive, all-in-one subscription service that provides ongoing support for grant readiness, research, writing, and management.
Grants Pro
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Grants Pro is your all-in-one solution for sustaining and scaling your nonprofit's grant program. With a focus on grant readiness, research, writing, and management, this comprehensive subscription service fills the gap between piecemeal solutions and the costly alternative of hiring a full-time grants professional.
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With a Grants Pro subscription, you receive a comprehensive and structured approach to grant management that includes the following:
Quarterly Scope of Work: At the outset of each quarter, we will outline each grant opportunity your organization is targeting. This includes grant amounts, targeted funding goals, and crucial deadlines, so you have a roadmap for the quarter.
Grant Readiness: We conduct a thorough evaluation of your organization's readiness to apply for grants, which informs the strategy we will implement. We will work with your team to ensure essential items like budgets and forms are always up to date.
Targeted Grant Research: We perform in-depth research to identify grants that are the best fit for your organization's needs and goals.
Grant Writing Services: Our experienced grant writers craft compelling applications tailored to the requirements of each grant opportunity.
Submission and Follow-Up: We handle the entire submission process and any follow-up communications with grantors.
Grant Management and Reporting: We provide ongoing support for grant management, including tracking all grant requirements and helping you prepare interim and final reports for funders.
Regular Updates: You will receive timely updates and in-depth reports that track your grant activities, deadlines, and outcomes, ensuring you're always in the loop.
By subscribing to Grants Pro, you effectively gain a fractional grant management department dedicated to maximizing your grant potential while minimizing the stress and work involved.
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Grants Pro is designed to function as an integral part of your organization. We don't just work for you; we work with you. Our collaborative approach ensures that we're attuned to your nonprofit's unique nuances, mission, and goals. By acting as an extended arm of expertise in the grants realm, we complement and enhance your team's efforts. Regular communication, check-ins, and updates ensure a harmonious synergy, driving your grant initiatives toward success and aligning them with your broader organizational objectives.
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No, you do not necessarily need any special software or tools to get started with Grants Pro. We will work with whatever systems you currently have in place. However, we do offer tech stack audits and can provide recommendations for grant management software or other tools that could make your grant processes more efficient.
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If you complete the Grants Accelerator, you'll be fully primed to make the most out of the Grants Pro subscription. You can seamlessly transition into it, essentially hitting the ground running.
Alternatively, if you choose to go directly for Grants Pro, we incorporate all the foundational elements you would get in the Grants Accelerator during the first few months of your subscription. This ensures that you don't miss out on building a robust foundation before diving into ongoing grant management and application efforts.
Essentially, Grants Pro can either follow the Accelerator for a seamless transition into ongoing grant management, or it can stand alone, incorporating the foundational elements in the initial months before moving into a maintenance and growth phase.
Programs SUITE
The Programs Suite exists to help your organization manage all things operations, including program design, implementation, and ongoing management. Begin with the Program Accelerator to solidify your foundations – setting clear goals, metrics, and operational plans. Once established, shift to Programs Pro for ongoing expert oversight and enhancement. Alternatively, jump straight into Programs Pro; the initial months will mirror the focused approach of the Accelerator. With either route, you gain a consistent partner to ensure your programs are both impactful and efficient, tailored to your organization's evolving needs.
Program Accelerator
The Program Accelerator helps you design (or redesign) an initiative that is both impactful and measurable. We will develop clear, mission-driven goals and objectives and craft a detailed Program Design Guide that describes all key program components. Beyond just planning, we will develop a comprehensive evaluation plan and design the data collection tools you need to ensure your program produces real, long-lasting human flourishing.
Programs Pro
Programs Pro is an all-in-one, comprehensive service tailored to address all your program- and project-related challenges, from program development and implementation to continuous monitoring and evaluation. Acting as a seamless extension of your team, we offer an end-to-end solution that ensures your programs and projects run efficiently and align perfectly with your organization's vision. We also help your team identify and implement the tools you need to capture, analyze, and act on data well. With Programs Pro, you're not just managing programs but establishing a well-oiled, fully integrated system that propels your mission forward, optimizes resources, and strengthens stakeholder engagement.
Program Accelerator
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In the fast-paced world of nonprofit work, time is of the essence. The Program Accelerator adopts an intensive, bootcamp-style approach, uniquely crafted to rapidly position your organization for success. This expedited process allows you to quickly launch or relaunch programs, ensuring that you’re promptly addressing community needs. By compressing vital planning and strategic sessions into a short timeframe, you can pivot faster, act decisively, and stay ahead of the curve, maximizing the impact of your initiatives.
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With the Program Accelerator, you receive a comprehensive suite of tools and strategies. This includes a clear roadmap for program success, a detailed logic model, program budget development guidance, and tools for effective evaluation and data collection. You’ll also receive a Program Design Guide, tailored to encapsulate your program's core vision and objectives. This guide includes:
Program Overview: A concise snapshot of your program, detailing its objectives, target audience, and anticipated impact.
Needs Assessment: A deep dive into the community or target audience's specific needs, ensuring your program addresses real, tangible issues.
Program Design: A detailed blueprint of how the program will be executed from start to finish.
Risk Management: Proactive strategies and measures to mitigate potential challenges or barriers your program might encounter.
Monitoring & Evaluation: Tools and methodologies to measure your program's effectiveness, ensuring continuous improvement and results-driven modifications.
Marketing and Communications: Strategies to promote your program, foster community engagement, and keep all stakeholders informed and connected.
Sustainability and Scalability: Insights and strategies to ensure your program's longevity and potential for growth.
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Most clients are able to complete the Program Accelerator in 2-4 months.
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Collaboration is key. While we'll be guiding and supporting you every step of the way, input and feedback from your team are essential for tailoring the program to your organization's unique needs.
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The Program Accelerator package does not come with a full program evaluation. However, if you would like Benevolent Strategies to conduct a full program evaluation following the Program Accelerator, we are happy to do so for an additional fee. Reach out to us and let us know!
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While the Accelerator focuses on laying a strong foundation in a short time frame, the Programs Pro subscription offers ongoing, comprehensive support that covers all operational and programmatic needs. However, if you start with the Accelerator, you can seamlessly transition to Programs Pro for continued support.
Programs Pro
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A: Programs Pro is your solution for expert project management and continuous improvement in your nonprofit's operational initiatives. After setting a strong foundation, there's a need for consistent oversight to navigate the intricacies of program execution and adapt to new challenges. With Programs Pro, you get both strategic guidance and hands-on project management, tailored to your organization's evolving needs. It's like having a dedicated specialist ensuring your programs don't just operate but excel, adapting and growing in a dynamic environment.
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Program Development & Implementation: In partnering with you, we focus on refining and expanding your program strategies, ensuring that your vision is effectively translated into actionable and impactful initiatives. You'll receive detailed implementation plans and hands-on guidance throughout the process, leading to the successful launch and enhancement of your programs, aligned with your organization's specific goals.
Program Evaluation, Monitoring, & Reporting: Our comprehensive approach involves setting up robust evaluation frameworks, performing regular assessments, and maintaining continuous oversight of your programs. We provide insightful evaluation reports and data-driven recommendations, helping you gain a clear understanding of your program's performance and opportunities for growth and improvement.
Tech & Systems Optimization: Benevolent Strategies focuses on improving your day-to-day operations by carefully analyzing and refining your work processes, using methods that work well for nonprofits. We choose and set up easy-to-use, budget-friendly tech tools (like SmartSuite and Neon One) that fit your organization's needs and connect them together to save time and reduce manual work. Plus, we provide clear, hands-on training to make sure your team can use these tools effectively in their daily tasks.
Budget Development & Oversight: We offer a full suite of services for budget planning and management, including comprehensive budget development and financial analysis. Our support leads to effective financial management, helping your organization optimize resource allocation and maintain financial stability.
Project Management: We provide structured project management services, ensuring methodical planning, regular updates, and thorough reviews. Our approach is designed to align every project with your strategic goals, ensuring on-time completion, budget adherence, and the realization of desired outcomes that support your mission.
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Our approach is collaborative. Programs Pro seamlessly integrates with your existing team, acting as an extended arm of expertise. Regular communication, check-ins, and updates ensure that everyone is on the same page, working toward a shared vision.
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You do not! However, we believe all healthy programs need a way to capture, track, analyze, and make decisions based on solid data. If you’re not sure what tools you should be using (or hate the ones you currently use), we’ll conduct a tech audit to simplify and consolidate software stack.
While we will ultimately connect you with the tools that serve your needs best, we are very familiar with:
Google/Microsoft Suites
Salesforce
ClickUp
SmartSuite
Notion
SquareSpace
Fillout/Typeform
Zapier/Make.com
Calendly
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Not at all! While the Program Accelerator offers a solid start, you can directly opt for Programs Pro. In such cases, the initial months of your subscription will encompass elements typically covered in the Accelerator, ensuring your program gets the foundational support it needs.
Strategy SUITE
Every organization's journey is unique, and the Strategy Suite is crafted to meet you where you are. The Strategy Accelerator is your foundational course, harnessing the wisdom of the 6 Levers Framework™️ to set your organization's strategic bearings. For those looking for ongoing support, Strategy Pro provides seasoned expertise without the traditional overhead. The Strategy Suite is more than just a set of tools; it's what you need to turn each challenge into an opportunity for growth.
Strategy Accelerator
The Strategy Accelerator is your starting point for crafting cohesive organizational direction. Through in-depth workshops, professional guidance, and tailored tools like the Organizational Compass, we'll ensure that your mission, values, and long-term objectives are seamlessly integrated. Using the 6 Levers Framework™, we’ll get you ready to launch a strategic vision that resonates and endures.
Strategy Pro
Strategy Pro is an all-in-one, comprehensive service that provides your team with support from a fractional Chief Strategy Officer at a fraction of the cost. We work hand-in-hand with your leadership, not to impose a ready-made strategy but to co-create a tailored approach that resonates with your mission using the 6 Levers Framework™. From managing annual and quarterly planning sessions to facilitating leadership team meetings, identifying areas for innovation/expansion, and monitoring your organization’s health, Strategy Pro is your catalyst for growth, innovation, and greater community impact.
Strategy Accelerator
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The Strategy Accelerator provides your nonprofit with a solid foundation for crafting a comprehensive and cohesive strategic direction. Without a clear roadmap, it's easy for organizations to lose sight of their core mission, values, and objectives. This accelerator ensures your team has a unified vision and the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of today's nonprofit landscape effectively.
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The Strategy Accelerator has three primary deliverables:
Organizational Health Assessment (OHA)
The Organizational Health Assessment (OHA) is designed to bring a shared understanding of a team’s overall health. It clarifies how a team might improve its organizational operating system and provides the roadmap to becoming a healthier team. The assessment also serves as a map of actionable ways to improve.
Organization Compass
The Compass is a strategic orientation tool that helps the organization not only develop core pillars for success but also develop a greater sense of identity and direction. Building a robust Compass is essential for successful strategic planning. The Compass provides clarity around the organization's:
– Vitals – Core indicators of impact and organization health
– Values – Deeply ingrained behaviors core to the organization's culture that guide all team interactions
– Beliefs – Collection of shared convictions about why the organization exists
– Vision – The most important, measurable strategic objectives the organization wants to achieve over the next three years
– Tenets –The most important principles about how work should work
– Mission – Core purpose that drives the organization
– Theory of Impact – Most significant differentiator in how an organization accomplishes its mission
Compass Scorecard
The Compass Scorecard serves as a customizable dashboard that empowers teams to quantify, measure, and track progress on the annual priorities and vital metrics related to the organization's Compass.
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The Strategy Accelerator typically spans 3-4 months, ensuring your organization gets an in-depth, yet efficient introduction to strategic development.
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Your team's involvement is crucial to the success of the accelerator process. Expect active participation in workshops, consultations, and feedback sessions. While we handle the heavy lifting, the insights, experiences, and knowledge of your team members play a vital role in crafting a strategy that genuinely reflects your nonprofit's ethos and goals.
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The Strategy Accelerator is a comprehensive bootcamp-like experience designed to set the foundation for your nonprofit's strategic journey. It's a starting point to define your vision, mission, and operational roadmap. On the other hand, Strategy Pro is an ongoing subscription service that acts like a "fractional Chief Strategy Officer" for your organization. While the accelerator prepares you for the journey, Strategy Pro ensures you continue moving forward, adapting, and thriving in the long run. Clients can either start with the Strategy Accelerator and then transition to Strategy Pro, or they can opt for ongoing Strategy Pro services that encompass the Accelerator's components.
Strategy Pro
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Strategy Pro is designed for nonprofits that recognize the value of continuous strategic support beyond initial planning. Even the most robust strategies require adaptation, refinement, and execution support as situations evolve and organizations grow. Strategy Pro acts as your "fractional Chief Strategy Officer," ensuring that your nonprofit remains agile, aligned, and focused on its mission while navigating the complexities of the nonprofit landscape.
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Think of us as your fractional Chief Strategy Officer. With Strategy Pro, we will help your team embrace the power of the 6 Levers Framework™️, a proven, human-centered approach that fortifies organizational health and maximizes community impact. Here's what's included:
Tailored Strategy Development: Drawing on the 6 Levers—Identity, Focus, Cohesion, Leadership, Rhythms, and Momentum—we co-create strategies that resonate with your unique mission and vision. This framework ensures every strategy is comprehensive, addressing each critical aspect of your organization.
Organizational Health Assessments: Gain insights into your team's health within the context of the 6 Levers, guiding actionable steps toward improved organizational well-being and understanding where to apply specific levers for maximum effect.
Leadership Team Meeting Facilitation: Guided by the Leadership lever, we help steer essential leadership meetings, ensuring alignment, tracking progress, and deriving actionable outcomes.
Performance Metrics and Focus: Together, we'll define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ensuring your strategies align with the Focus lever, keeping your endeavors sharp, data-driven, and results-focused.
Stakeholder Engagement and Cohesion: Ensuring your strategies resonate with all, from board members to community voices. The Cohesion lever emphasizes unity, and we help you foster essential conversations and agreements.
Rhythmic Monitoring and Adjustments: The nonprofit environment is dynamic. The Rhythms lever ensures regular check-ins, refinements to vital metrics, and organizational pulse-checks.
Momentum-Driven Growth Planning: Recognize new initiatives and potential areas for expansion, ensuring sustained forward motion and capitalizing on the Momentum lever.
By choosing Strategy Pro, you're not just investing in strategic guidance; you're harnessing the holistic strength of the 6 Levers Framework™️ to ensure your nonprofit's robust health and growth.
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Strategy Pro is designed to seamlessly integrate with your team, acting as an extension rather than a replacement. Our experts collaborate closely with your leadership and key personnel, ensuring that all strategic endeavors are in harmony with your team's capabilities and culture. The goal is to enhance, not overshadow, the strategic capabilities of your existing team.
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No specialized software or tools are mandatory for Strategy Pro. Our team utilizes universally accessible platforms for collaboration and communication. However, should there be any specific tools or software that could enhance the strategic planning process, we'll provide recommendations and guidance on their implementation.
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Not necessarily. While the Strategy Accelerator provides a comprehensive foundation, you can choose to embed its content within the initial months of your Strategy Pro subscription. This way, you get the benefit of the Accelerator's structured approach while seamlessly transitioning into the ongoing support of Strategy Pro. Whether you start with the Accelerator or jump straight into Strategy Pro, we'll ensure your nonprofit is strategically equipped for success.
Additional faqs
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To build and sustain organizational health and performance, an operating system is needed to intentionally design the way your organization will run. Organizational health doesn't occur by accident. When an organization’s operating system is designed intentionally, the most important operational activities aren’t left to chance. When the most crucial activities are coordinated and prioritized, other priorities fall into place.
The 6 Levers Framework™, designed by Mission Matters Group, is an operating system specifically designed for mission-driven teams. It’s a proven collection of habits, tools, and mindsets to help your organization run smoothly.
- Identity is an organization's Beliefs, Mission, Theory of Impact, Vitals, Values, and Tenets.
- Focus is an organization's biggest priorities, both near and long-term.
- Cohesion is a set of structures and tools for strong teams, including Rituals and Agreements.
- Leadership is the intentional development of the quality of leadership in everyone.
- Rhythm is meetings, communications, and processes that serve as organizational habits.
- Momentum is a set of practices for continuous improvement and action-orientation.
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All Benevolent Strategies’ packages are designed to be adaptable for a wide range of nonprofit organizations, from small startups to well-established entities. The strategies, templates, and services provided can be customized to fit your organization's unique circumstances and goals.
However, we do require that all clients first obtain their 501(c)3 determination letter from the IRS before enrolling in an Accelerator or subscribing to a Pro plan.
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Unfortunately, we are not able to offer Pro plans on an hourly basis. We are able, however, to provide limited hourly billing at $125/hour to existing Pro clients who need limited support from another Suite (e.g., a Grants Pro client who wants Benevolent Strategies to host a strategic planning retreat related to one of their programs).
While there will always be some “gray areas” in the package/subscription parameters, we desire to err on the side of generosity rather than stinginess when it comes to what’s considered part of your existing Pro plan.
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We value and reward good communication. If you want to continue working together but need to take a break, you can “pause” our work (there’s no limit), and simply hit us up when you’re ready to jump back in. You won’t be charged during the pause.
Should you cancel instead, we won’t be able to honor any previous subscription price you paid, and you’ll be reinstated at the rate at that time.
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Due to demand and our pause policy, we do not generally offer refunds.
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