Competitor/Collaborator Analysis Grant

The competitive landscape is constantly changing, and it can be difficult to stay informed about what other organizations are doing. Successful nonprofits have good sense of who to work with and who to watch out for.

What we offer

Our team helps you understand your position in the competitive landscape and the strengths and weaknesses of similar organizations. We first create a set of simple profiles of each of the players and then dig deeper for the most important ones. The in-depth profiles provide the basis for a discussion of the opportunities and threats your organization might consider in making strategic decisions.

The estimated value of this Service Grant is $70,000.

Results

The impact of each project varies, but you can expect to:

  • Get a clear understanding of your competitive landscape
  • Have a fact-based rationale for working with some organizations and competing against others
  • Position yourself to achieve your mission by making informed strategic decisions

How we get it done

The pro bono consultant team will complete some or all of the following:

  • Interviews with key stakeholders
  • Extensive research on potential competitors and collaborators
  • Description and development of a competitive landscape, including simple profiles of the players
  • In-depth profiles of a small set of competitors or collaborators
  • Detailed threats and opportunities report

Who’s the right fit

To be a successful client for this grant, you should have:

  • An Executive Director and Board of Directors strongly committed to this project
  • Either a current and complete strategic plan or the ability to describe strategic priorities and need for this information
  • Staff who can invest the necessary time to make the project succeed:
    • Executive Director: 10-15 hours total
    • Day-to-Day Contact: 3-5 hours each week
    • 1-3 Functional Area Managers as needed
    • A board member if available (not required)

The Taproot Foundation pro bono consultant team is staffed by strategy management experts who have made a personal commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector. Visit our pro bono consultant roles page for additional information about Strategy Management volunteer roles.

Apply for this Service Grant

If this project appeals to your organization and you have the recommended items in place, please review our grantmaking process and criteria, and then apply. If you have questions about the grant or your eligibility, please contact us.

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