Services

Burning River Institute empowers nonprofits and grassroots initiatives through comprehensive grant development, management, and capacity building services. We craft compelling grant proposals, secure funding, and manage compliance, reporting, and fiscal sponsorship. Our strategic support includes capacity building through tailored coaching, skills training, and partnership facilitation. By fostering collaboration and enhancing organizational efficiency, we help our clients achieve lasting impact and sustainability.

Grant Development and Acquisition

Grant Writing: Crafting proposals, identifying opportunities, and submitting applications.
Grant Readiness and Strategic Planning: Preparing organizations to successfully apply for grants through strategy and capacity assessment.
Grant Review and Editing: Providing feedback, proofreading, and finalizing proposals to enhance clarity and effectiveness.

Grant Management and Organizational Support

Grant Management and Reporting: Tracking timelines, budget management, reporting, and compliance.
Fiscal Sponsorship: Acting as the legal and financial manager for small or unincorporated projects.
Partnership Development and Collaborative Grant Facilitation: Coordinating multi-partner grant applications and managing collaborations.

Capacity Building and Strategic Collaboration

Capacity Building and Grant Coaching: Training staff and leadership, developing manuals, and fostering grant-writing skills.
Partnership Development and Collaborative Grant Facilitation: Facilitating partnerships and fostering collaborative networks.
Organizational Restructuring and Capacity Enhancement : Building organizational resilience through improved structures and strategic planning.

Organizational Restructuring and Capacity Enhancement

Program Design and Revitalization: Creating or enhancing programs to increase impact.
Departmental Restructuring: Streamlining operations for better efficiency.
Organizational Transformation: Developing plans for growth, mergers, or directional shifts.
Change Management: Guiding teams through transitions with strategic planning.
Strategic Alignment: Aligning organizational structure with mission and vision.