Amanda Pearce, CFRE

A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. in 2009 to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. Mandy has taken her passion and expertise for fundraising to the development field and shared it with individuals and organizations for over 21 years through executive coaching, strategic and development planning, capital campaign planning, seminars, and specialized consulting programs. Mandy’s dynamic teaching style brings thousands of people annually to her presentations at conventions, trainings, and workshops, in person and online. Her business model is centered on her key values: honesty, efficiency, direct communication, and bringing dollars to local communities.

  • The Lowdown on Executive Summaries & Letters of Inquiry1:11:18

    The Lowdown on Executive Summaries & Letters of Inquiry

    This session focuses on the skills needed to break down a large proposal and effectively communicate key information in the form of an Executive Summary or Letter of Inquiry (LOI).

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  • Time-Saving Templates: Where Grant Writing, Time, & Money Meet1:02:02

    Time-Saving Templates: Where Grant Writing, Time, & Money Meet

    Do you understand the grant writing process, but would you love to learn how to streamline the process to save time AND generate more money for your cause? Then watch this on-demand webinar!

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  • Preparing for a Conversation with a Program Officer

    Preparing for a Conversation with a Program Officer

    Whether you are new to grant writing, or you have been doing it for years, a critical part of your success lies in the relationships that you establish with the foundations to which you are applying.

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  • From A to Z: The Grant Writing Process1:01:53

    From A to Z: The Grant Writing Process

    Are you new to the grant-writing world or simply need a refresher? Check out this on-demand webinar to explore the process from start to finish.

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  • Executive Summaries: Say it All Without Saying Too Much

    Executive Summaries: Say it All Without Saying Too Much

    As a rule, Executive Summaries are designed to offer your reader a BRIEF overview of your organization’s capacity and proposed initiatives. The BEST Executive Summaries allow you to “hook” a prospecti

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  • Grant Readiness Assessment: What it is and how to use it effectively.

    Grant Readiness Assessment: What it is and how to use it effectively.

    I have been writing grants for over two decades and decided to put together a Grant Readiness Checklist to use for myself and with clients. This list has saved me so much time over the past few years.

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  • Faith-Based Organizations: Getting Good Grants

    Faith-Based Organizations: Getting Good Grants

    No matter what your mission is, there is a donor somewhere in this world who is just as passionate about your cause as you are. You just need to figure out who it is!

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  • Simple Steps to Write an Executive Summary

    Simple Steps to Write an Executive Summary

    A well-written executive summary can arguably be the most important element of the proposal. Check out these simple steps to creating an executive summary that is clear, concise, and persuasive.

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  • A Proactive Approach to Successful Grant Writing1:28:58

    A Proactive Approach to Successful Grant Writing

    As funding becomes more difficult to secure, grantseekers need to make sure they are focusing on the right things. Learn the questions you should answer prior to searching and applying for grants.

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  • When Should an Organization Start Looking at Grants?

    When Should an Organization Start Looking at Grants?

    You are a non-profit organization, that does not mean you are ‘suppose’ to apply for & rely on grants. Many experts in the field agree that a healthy non-profit should never depend on grant funding.

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  • Goals & Objectives: What Are They and How to Write Them Effectively1:14:20

    Goals & Objectives: What Are They and How to Write Them Effectively

    Whether you are writing a grant proposal, or seeking volunteers for your programs, establishing clear and realistic goals/objectives is imperative to both program development and sustainability.

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