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Funder Attractiveness Checklist
Score ten signals funders scan. This page is a self-score only. It is not custom analysis and not a roadmap.
Score each signal: 2 = solid and current · 1 = partial or outdated · 0 = missing. Total out of 20. Be honest; funders will be.
| # | Signal funders scan | What “solid” looks like | Score (0–2) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mission and who you serve | One clear paragraph: who, where, and what changes for them. | ||
| 2 | Outcomes, not only activities | You can state results with numbers or evidence, not just program lists. | ||
| 3 | Org capacity on paper | Org chart or roles show who owns grants, finance, and programs. | ||
| 4 | Board visible and current | Board list and meeting cadence exist and match reality. | ||
| 5 | Legal status proof | 501(c)(3) letter or fiscal sponsor agreement is current and findable. | ||
| 6 | Reusable narrative bank | History, need, approach, and past wins exist as editable boilerplate. | ||
| 7 | Need statement with sources | Local or population data is cited, not asserted. | ||
| 8 | Financial packet ready | Approved budget plus recent P&L / balance sheet or audit / review on hand. | ||
| 9 | Program budget template | Personnel, fringe, direct, and indirect lines you can reuse for an ask. | ||
| 10 | Pursuit operations | Named opportunity, deadline, owner, and a draft → review → submit calendar. |
Your total: 0 / 20
This checklist does not prioritize your gaps or build a plan. For a scored gap view and ranked next steps, buy the Tinbridge Readiness Snapshot ($499). Human QA before send. No live call unless you add a paid option. Attractive to funders is the bar. We do not write grants. No funding guarantee.