At Bolek Grant Writing, we're proud to showcase how our comprehensive grant writing process helped Mission First secure a transformative $6.7 million grant from the Lilly Endowment through the Community Foundation Alliance.

The Challenge: Structure a Capital Campaign and Develop a Compelling Grant Strategy

Mission First approached us with an ambitious vision: building The Sanctuary on the Hill, a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor retreat center for veterans and their families. They needed support in structuring their capital campaign and developing a compelling grant strategy.

Bolek’s Strategic Grant Funding Approach: Logic Model and Case Statement Creation

• Conducted in-depth discovery meetings with leadership to understand their vision
• Developed a mission-level logic model connecting needs to outcomes
• Created a comprehensive case statement for donor cultivation
• Led the development of the Lilly GIFT initiative grant application

The Results: A $6.7 Million Win and Tools for Future Funding

Through our collaborative process, Mission First:

• Successfully secured $6.7 million in grant funding
• Strengthened their capital campaign strategy
• Developed sustainable tools for future funding initiatives
• Created a clear pathway for program implementation

Impact: The Bolek Process Leads to Extraordinary Outcomes

This success story exemplifies the power of our strategic approach to grant writing. More importantly, it means veterans and their families across the region will soon have access to vital support services through The Sanctuary on the Hill.

The Mission First project demonstrates how thorough preparation, strategic planning, and trust in the process can lead to extraordinary outcomes. We're honored to have played a role in bringing this transformative project to life.

When a veterans' organization approached us with a dream of building a transformative retreat center, we knew our proven process could effectively support their capital campaign. Our efforts helped make the vision a reality. Through logic model development, compelling storytelling, and expert grant development, we helped Mission First secure a game-changing $6.7 million grant from the Lilly Endowment.

Our partnership turned an ambitious vision into funding success. Learn how our comprehensive approach can help your organization achieve similar results.