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In this video, we’ll explain the differences between a client, customer, and beneficiary. Learn the definitions and understand how they apply in nonprofit work.

Have you ever found yourself confused about the terms client, customer, and beneficiary? It’s easy to mix these up, especially in grant writing, nonprofit work, and business development. In this video, I’ll break down the key differences between these terms and explain how each one plays a vital role depending on the context you're working in.

First off, let’s define each one. A customer is someone who buys a product or service. They exchange money for value, and this relationship is usually transactional. A client, on the other hand, typically engages in a more long-term relationship where they are receiving ongoing services or support. Think of a consultant’s client who receives personalized advice or a lawyer’s client who benefits from ongoing legal counsel. Finally, a beneficiary is someone who gains from something, usually without any direct exchange of money. In grant writing and nonprofit work, your beneficiary is the person or group who will ultimately benefit from your project or program.

I’m Benjamin Dean from GrantGetting.com, and today, I’ll help you navigate these important distinctions so you can use them effectively in your grant applications and organizational planning. By understanding these roles, you’ll be better equipped to craft compelling proposals that show how your work benefits your customers, clients, and beneficiaries alike.

Here are the key points I’ll be covering:

Understanding Customers
Customers are central to any for-profit business. When you’re writing a grant proposal, it’s important to remember that customers play a different role. If your grant project is related to a social enterprise or business that generates income through product sales, you’ll want to define who your customers are and how they contribute to your organization’s revenue stream. I’ll walk you through how to communicate this clearly in your grant applications so funders understand the value you’re providing to the marketplace.

Defining Clients
Clients typically receive a personalized service or ongoing support. If you’re working in sectors like healthcare, legal, or consultancy services, you’ll need to differentiate your clients from customers. A grant reviewer wants to know if your project impacts clients over the long term, meaning you’re providing more than just a one-time product. I’ll show you how to clarify this in your grant narrative and why it matters when defining your project’s scope and outcomes.

Beneficiaries: The Core of Nonprofit Work
Beneficiaries are those individuals or communities who receive the end benefit of your nonprofit’s work, often without a direct financial exchange. Understanding how to describe your beneficiaries in grant proposals is crucial because this is what funders care about the most. I’ll explain how to accurately define your beneficiaries and show how your project will meet their needs in a sustainable and impactful way.

After watching this video, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of the differences between clients, customers, and beneficiaries, and you’ll be able to describe these roles confidently in your grant writing.
For a deeper dive, check out the free download linked in the description, where I outline seven additional points that will help you clearly define your organization’s impact on customers, clients, and beneficiaries.

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We break down the differences between clients, customers, and beneficiaries in nonprofit work. Learn the importance of understanding who you serve and how to make a positive impact in your communi