Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. ® Grant Writing Training and discounted services here. Let's chat here.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

Within each year’s subfolder, create folders labeled application , budget, attachment , correspondence , and reporting. AGS is also launching a new training series in May, Capacity Building for Small Organizations. For example, a master GRANTS folder might have multiple folders within it, each labeled by the funder name.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

While self-awareness is important, so is understanding the factors that are beyond your control in an application. If your organization is a first-time applicant, building a relationship with a funder can be important to the process. Outside of the application, how have you connected with the foundation or program officers?

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

Perhaps letting go of small or cumbersome applications would make way for larger award opportunities. Here are some tips and strategies recommended by grant professionals: Unrealistic expectations of fundraising – evaluate what realistic fundraising would look like given available capacity and opportunities.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

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. ® Grant Writing Training Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.*

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) There are just over 300 CGMS professionals at the end of 2023; only five have also received their GPC, including two AGS staff. The application phase is often the focus of our work as grant professionals. Eligible applicants must pass a certification exam. There are 1.4

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Assel Grant Services

JUNE 24, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the reasons why you sign up for webinars, attain or continue to maintain your grant professional certification (GPC), or set out to learn an entirely new skill set (like project management)? For some, an employer prioritizes professional development and encourages developing a training plan.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

To be competitive, your grant team must train and prepare to advance through the rounds and win awards. Instrumental defines grant readiness as a measurement of your organization’s capacity to research, apply, win, and manage grant applications successfully. Grants, much like professional sports, are competitive, and increasingly so.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 14, 2024

Does your organization only connect with the funder during the application cycle each year? AGS has on-demand training if you want to learn more about building long-lasting relationships. Before starting an application, research the funder’s priorities , requirements, and recent giving, making note of any changes or trends.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

All too often, an organization will set unrealistic goals without adequate resources or available opportunities or set unreasonable expectations for the number of applications an individual needs to submit. Yet data helps leadership and the board of directors quantify the year-to-year success and progress toward department goals.

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Assel Grant Services

JUNE 16, 2024

AGS offers several on-demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle, in addition to an Evaluation Training Series ! Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. Competency #4: Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 28, 2024

Lifelong learning helps me to stand out in a pool of applicants, for instance, showing potential employers that I have obtained my GPC (Grant Professionals Certified), the nation’s only accredited grant credential. Research specific training or courses that can help you grow your skills. Execute your plan! grant-focused lens).

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Learn more about the stages of group development , the power of partnerships , motivational interviewing strategies to support effective teamwork, managing up , and a variety of other topics with AGS online training sessions available on demand.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the reasons why you sign up for webinars, attain or continue to maintain your grant professional certification (GPC), or set out to learn an entirely new skill set (like project management)? For some, an employer prioritizes professional development and encourages developing a training plan.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 20, 2024

During this formal application process, the organization must demonstrate how the funding will support its program. Developing a working relationship with grant officers or program staff allows nonprofits to seek guidance, clarify expectations, and even receive application feedback. That makes it a grant.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 28, 2024

She let me read the application, the award letter, and the reporting and management requirements. You can also check out a variety of quality training opportunities available from AGS. I have program tasks and schools to visit!”

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Grant Management Considerations Understanding and following tracking procedures for outcomes, time and effort, and procurement are key to maintaining ethical practices when preparing an application and managing grant funds. Why is this addressed so thoroughly?

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 3, 2024

It would be nice to be appreciated for our impact on organizations that goes far beyond writing applications and completing reports. Of course, we also want the application to be funded. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. Here are some of the top pet peeves grant professionals deal with.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

There are two important things to remember when broaching grant management: You don’t have to change everything overnight, so take learning piece by piece and you will continue to grow your understanding and application. A good COI policy will include provisions for regular COI training. It doesn’t have to be scary.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 7, 2024

At the very least, grant seekers will understand if the funder accepts unsolicited applications, where to send an application, what to include in application, deadlines, and any restrictions. Author Bio: Amanda Day, GPC, is the cofounder and cohost of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such. GPC Competency: 1.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 22, 2024

If you are interested in more communication skills, AGS has a training in Motivational Interviewing that combines active listening with specific strategies to help positively influence information-seeking conversations. By Ashley Dooley, GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services. Are you REALLY Listening?

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. Competency #4: Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application Skill 4.7: Identify methods of establishing transitions to post-award implementation that fulfill project applications (e.g.,

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I recently participated in a Federal grant review panel for the Department of Education that included ten complex applications with detailed rubrics and a series of 2-3 hour panel discussions over 15 days, including weekends and holidays. Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

There are two essential things to remember when broaching grant management: You don’t have to change everything overnight, so take learning piece by piece and you will continue to grow your understanding and application. It doesn’t have to be scary. That is an indirect expense to this particular grant project.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A day originally started by Danny Blitch, GPC and a peer group of passionate grant professionals working with the Grant Professionals Association , it has become so much more than a day on the calendar (although, it is amazing that it has been accepted as an official “Day of the Year” starting in 2024!).

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There are two essential things to remember when broaching grant management: You don’t have to change everything overnight, so take learning piece by piece, and you will continue to grow your understanding and application. Use clear and consistent communication with staff, leadership, and auditors and provide training when needed.

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Assel Grant Services

JUNE 2, 2024

Subscribe the challenge.gov , a resource to look at current and archived challenges with criteria and application guidelines. Identify fundable programs and projects for specific organization The post Exploring Federal Competitions: Fostering Innovation and Excellence By: Kellie Brungard, GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Audit findings are commonly addressed in grant applications; having a plan in place will streamline this and articulate the actions taken to potential funders. This is a trained set of eyes reviewing financial records and formatting them according to GAAP standards. This can be in the $500-$5,000 range.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Do you have the goal of obtaining your GPC TM soon? Grant professionals cannot successfully and ethically develop grant proposals and applications without learning “tricks of the trade.” Scholarships are also available for current GPCs renewing their credentials through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP Renewal).

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

And while having an official grant writer on staff is not a prerequisite to receiving grant funds, it is difficult to juggle the rules and regulations, deadlines, and application requirements on top of your typical workday duties when you are fighting fires, shaping young minds, running programs, balancing the budget, or leading your community.

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Assel Grant Services

JUNE 9, 2024

AGS offers several on-demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle, in addition to an Evaluation Training Series ! Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter. Competency #4: Knowledge of how to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

I remain curious by nature, so I do attend other training sessions and belong to podcasts and email lists thatdiscuss the latest updates, advances, lawsuits, and ways to use AI responsibly. To date, I have only heard of one federal funder that will not read an application that uses AI in thenarrative. Has that been your experience?

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. ® provides grant writing training and discounted services to underserved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with budgets of less than $3 million.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

Keep track of your Representatives’ or Senator’s website, as announcements and applications will be shared there with the public by March. For additional tips or a custom approach to adding this as a strategy to your grant seeking, Julie Alsup, PMP, GPC , will be happy to talk with you about this and provide you with a quote for services.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

As with a human assistant, training and feedback are essential. Author Bio: Michaela Hayes, MHSA, CFRE, GPC is owner of Hayes Impact Consulting (formerly Hayes Marketing & Communications), based in California, where she has served as principal consultant for close to 30 years. Do not “outsource” critical thinking to AI.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

Complete the application in ninety days, and we will present your proposal at the next board meeting.” These resources enable the philanthropy officer to leverage the internal grants team’s experience and devote more of their skills and training to solidifying lasting relationships required to propel your organization to new frontiers.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We must read funder guidelines, grant applications, and documents produced by the organizations we serve (i.e., Discover how much emotion you can pack in a short story to help with those limited word count applications. Author Bio: Amanda Day, GPC, is the cofounder and cohost of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such.

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