Templates, Toolkits & Guides for Grant-Ready Nonprofits
Professional-grade resources built by our team of grant strategists and financial analysts — the same frameworks we use with our consulting clients, at a fraction of the cost.
✓ Built from $2M+ in real grant-winning experience · ✓ Designed by a team with Fortune 500 financial expertise · ✓ Instant download — customize and use today
⭐ Best Value — The Complete Grant Mastery Bundle — $150
Everything your nonprofit needs to go from startup to grant-funded — in one package. Save over 30%.
Includes all four toolkits: Nonprofit Starter Vault ($27) + Funder Research Toolkit ($47) + Grant Proposal Template Kit ($67) + Financial Compliance Toolkit ($97). Total value: $238 — yours for $150.
Or Choose the Toolkit That Fits Where You Are Right Now
The Nonprofit Starter Vault — $27
Everything a new nonprofit needs to get organized and look professional from day one.
If you’re just getting started — or if your organization has been operating informally and needs to get its documents in order — this is your starting point. Our team designed this vault to give you the same foundational documents that established nonprofits spent years (and thousands of dollars) creating.
What’s inside:
- Bylaws Template — Complete, customizable bylaws with plain-language instructions.
- Conflict of Interest Policy — The single most requested document in grant applications.
- Board Resolution Templates — 8 professional templates covering every common board action.
- Nonprofit Startup Budget Template (Excel) — Pre-built spreadsheet with built-in formulas.
- Projected Startup Cost Checklist — Comprehensive cost breakdown with estimated ranges.
- “Your First 30 Days” Quick-Start Guide — Day-by-day action guide.
Best for: Brand-new nonprofits, organizations getting governance documents in order, churches formalizing their structure.
The Funder Research Toolkit — $47
Stop wasting time on grants that were never a good fit.
The number one time-waster in grant writing? Applying for the wrong grants. This toolkit gives you a systematic approach to finding, evaluating, and tracking the right funding opportunities for your specific mission.
What’s inside:
- Funder Tracking Spreadsheet (Excel) — Pre-built, filterable spreadsheet for managing your funding pipeline.
- “How to Find Grants That Actually Fit” Guide — Step-by-step research methodology.
- 50+ Grant Databases and Resources — Curated directory organized by funder type.
- Funder Outreach Email Templates — Four professionally written templates.
Best for: Organizations ready to build a strategic funding pipeline, churches looking for faith-friendly funders.
Grant Proposal Template Kit — $67
Three battle-tested proposal templates built from real, funded grants.
Writing a grant proposal from a blank page is intimidating. Starting with a proven framework makes it manageable. Our grant writers developed these templates based on the narrative structures that have helped secure over $2 million in funding.
What’s inside:
- Government Grant Narrative Template — Complete proposal template for government funders.
- Private Foundation Grant Narrative Template — Streamlined template with cover letter.
- Faith-Based Funder Grant Narrative Template — Specialized for faith-based funders.
- Grant Budget Template (Excel) — Professional formatting with built-in formulas.
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Template — For preliminary proposals.
- “The Grant Writing Framework” Guide — Our step-by-step methodology.
- Letters of Support Templates (2 versions) — For partners and public officials.
Best for: Organizations ready to write and submit grant proposals, churches applying for faith-based funding.
Financial Compliance Toolkit — $97
🏆 OUR SIGNATURE PRODUCT — The toolkit most grant consultants can’t build — because they don’t have our background.
This is the product that makes Tillman Equity different. Our CEO, Trina Nichols, spent more than 20 years as an internal auditor at a Fortune 500 company. That expertise doesn’t exist anywhere else in the small nonprofit consulting space.
What’s inside:
- Internal Controls Checklist — 76 controls across 10 areas with priority ratings and scoring.
- Audit Preparation Guide — What to expect, how to prepare, common findings to avoid.
- Financial Policies and Procedures Template — Complete 10-section policy document.
- Board Treasurer Orientation Guide — Plain-language guide for volunteer treasurers.
- Monthly Financial Review Checklist — One-page printable oversight tool.
Best for: Organizations preparing for audits, nonprofits applying for government grants, building funder-trusted financial systems.
Books on Amazon
Our team has published three in-depth guides on Amazon.
Grant Ready in 90 Days — $14.99
Step-by-step guide from zero to grant-ready. 12 chapters with worksheets.
The Small Nonprofit Financial Playbook — $12.99
Financial management made simple. Budgeting, controls, and audit readiness.
Faith & Funding: A Church Grant Guide — $9.99
The definitive guide for churches exploring grant funding.
How Our Digital Products Work
1. Choose
Pick the toolkit that matches where you are — or grab the Complete Bundle.
2. Download
After purchase, you get immediate access in Word and Excel formats.
3. Customize
Every template includes clear instructions. Fill in your details and use immediately.
4. Get Support
Questions? Book a Power Hour ($100) for personalized guidance.
Take the Guesswork Out of It
Download our free Grant Readiness Checklist and let your results tell you exactly which toolkit you need.