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Untangling the New Uniform Grant Guidance

RBW Strategy

Since the original Uniform Grant Guidance was issued in 2014, federal grant recipients, subrecipients, and contractors have grumbled about the confusing jargon, lack of clarity, and general “squishiness” about some of the guidance’s language and how it applies to all recipients of federal funding. What is OMB’s Intended Outcome?

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I Was a Fan of This Nonprofit. Then I Wasn't. What I Discovered When I Checked Up On Them

Selfish Giving

The WAA board formed an RFP Committee and began the process for the 2017-2019 contract to ensure that Worcester's pricing of wreaths is competitive. WAA has a conflict of interest policy, with any Worcester-related board members recusing themselves from decisions related to the wreath procurement contract.

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Samaschool Uses Tech to Empower Low-Income People

Tech Soup

In 2014, Samaschool expanded globally to Nairobi, Kenya, and in 2015, it launched an online curriculum that teaches students what it takes to do digital work. Since 2013, Samaschool, part of the Sama Group, has provided in person technology training in low-income neighborhoods in California. million today to 7.6 million people in 2020.

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Collaborative BRIDGE Project Makes Big Progress Toward Sharing Crucial Information Worldwide

Tech Soup

The new BRIDGE IDs are the culmination of year-long joint efforts of the core team member organizations (CTMs) — TechSoup Global , GuideStar , GlobalGiving , and Foundation Center — in conjunction with our contracted software development firm, Future Processing. Many Thanks to Our Partners.

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Leaving Academia With Dr. Julie Ann Ward, Dr. Stephanie Weaver, and Dr. Krista Kurlinkus

Grant Writing Made Easy

When I got my job in 2014, there were 208 tenure-track Spanish positions advertised ; in 2022 there were only 44. There’s sick days built into your contract. That trend continues today, and even the jobs that are posted are less likely to be tenure-track every single year. There are enforced lunch breaks. There’s vacation days.

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How to Find an External Evaluator By: AGS Grant Staff

Assel Grant Services

While some organizations do have the capacity and expertise, many need to contract with an external evaluator for one or several reasons. Many organizations lack the qualified staff to conduct a program evaluation. Identify methods of establishing transitions to post-award implementation that fulfill project applications (e.g.,

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Choosing a Grant Database Based on Your Needs and Budget

Peak Proposals

Grant Gopher , an affordable database that costs $9/month and does not require an annual contract, is an example of a database that focuses on grant opportunities. Instrumentl ( [link] ) Founded in 2014, Instrumentl is a more recent addition to the grant database scene. Instrumentl , profiled below, is another.

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