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Five Characteristics of High-Performing, Grant-Winning Nonprofits

Think and Ink Grants

There are a few common questions grantmakers will ask to see how if a grant applicant is a high-performing nonprofit: "Tell us about your organization." Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Grantmakers love funding high-performing organizations. Shavonn About Shavonn V.

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Five Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing and Write Grants Better

Think and Ink Grants

Similarly, collaborating with nonprofit leaders can provide direct pathways to winning grants, such as: Partnering on projects and applications. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Subcontracting opportunities. Employment prospects. Receiving referrals for funding opportunities.

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Rest and Reset: Strategies for anti-burnout by Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

In 2020, three grant professionals ( Bachman, Planton, and Rodgers) set out to identify the prevalence of burnout among the grant profession. Perhaps letting go of small or cumbersome applications would make way for larger award opportunities.

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Essential Grant Writing Tips for Local Nonprofits

Think and Ink Grants

Engage in conversations with peers and seek out mentorship opportunities to learn about successful grant applications and strategies. Richardson, MBA, GPC *Shavonn is* the *Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Crafting a Compelling Narrative The heart of any successful grant proposal lies in its narrative.

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Five Federal Grant Writing Strategies for Your Nonprofit

Think and Ink Grants

Consider the Reviewer's Perspective : Remember, reviewers are often fatigued and have many applications to evaluate in a short time. Make it easy for them by clearly indicating where each rubric response is in your application. Use charts, highlighting, and italics to break up text and keep their attention.

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Five Things Children Can Teach Us About Grantwriting

Think and Ink Grants

Having a third-party read your application and give you feedback can be helpful. Shavonn __ About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™. Feedback is sometimes tough, but you should always have a zest for learning and improving your grant writing skills.

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How the GPA Code of Ethics Gave Me the Confidence to Specialize as a New Grant Consultant

Grant Professionals Association

However, one of the most frequently asked questions in GrantZone (included in the GPA Ethics FAQs ) is: “Is it ethical for a grant professional to work on applications for submission to the same funder from multiple clients?” GPC Competency: #6 - Knowledge of nationally recognized standards of ethical practice by grant developers

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