Capability Statement Sprint: A Win-Ready One-Pager for RFPs & Grants
Format: In person, hands-on & highly interactive
Location: Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC), Queens, NY
Why this workshop
Funders and procurement teams skim fast. A sharp, one-page Capability Statement helps you stand out, signal credibility, and get shortlisted for grants and RFPs. In this practical, guided sprint, you’ll build (and leave with) a polished, ready-to-send capability statement tailored to your organization.
What you’ll walk away with
A completed one-page Capability Statement (PDF + editable file)
A reusable template (grant/RFP-ready) and a checklist for quick updates
Messaging that clearly states your value proposition, core competencies, and proof of performance
A short list of “differentiators” that make reviewers remember you
Who should attend
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders preparing for upcoming grant applications, RFPs, or vendor registrations with agencies, foundations, schools, and corporate partners.
What we’ll cover (and do)
What reviewers look for (in 5 minutes or less): How they scan, what signals trust, what triggers a pass.
Deconstruct the essentials:
Organization snapshot (mission/UEI/EIN as applicable)
Core competencies / services
Past performance / impact (clients, awards, outcomes, testimonials)
Differentiators (why you vs. others)
Key data (NAICS codes if relevant, certifications, locations served)
Contact block (easy next step for funders)
Drafting Sprint: Guided prompts + live writing to produce your first full version.
Peer Review & Polish: Tighten headlines, trim fluff, add proof points.
Export & Ready: Turn it into a clean PDF plus an editable Doc for future RFPs/grants.
Bring
Laptop (strongly recommended)
Your logo/brand colors, brief bio/mission, top services, 3–5 clients or projects with outcomes, testimonials (if any)
Any codes/certifications (UEI/EIN/NAICS, MWBE/DBE/8(a), etc.) if applicable
You’ll leave with (exact deliverables)
A finished one-page Capability Statement (PDF + Word/Google Doc)
A fill-in template you can quickly tailor for different funders
A reviewer’s checklist so your next update takes 10 minutes, not hours
Draft Agenda (2 hours)
5:00–5:10 Welcome & goals
5:10–5:30 How reviewers skim & what wins
5:30–6:10 Guided drafting (live prompts + example copy)
6:10–6:35 Peer review & edits (tighten, proof, format)
6:35–6:55 Final polish & export to PDF
6:55–7:00 Next steps & quick wins
Registration
Seats are limited for a true hands-on experience.
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Tip: Don’t come empty-handed - gather your best proof (metrics, client names, short outcomes) so we can turn them into high-impact bullets on the spot.