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The Role of a Mentor: Effective Workplace Mentorship

GrantNews

Effective workplace mentorships improve employee morale, enhance work training, and more. The mentee and mentor connection is the most valuable professional relationship you can have. There is an array of mutual benefits of mentoring for both the mentee and the mentor. So why not give it a try?

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2023 Mentoring Grants to Support Junior Researchers of Color

WT Grant Foundation

Grant Scholars have been awarded grants to support their development as mentors to junior researchers of color. The awardees will mentor promising doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows in enhancing their methodological skills, publication records, and career networks. Quinn has mentored two Black women doctoral students.

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The Foundation’s Approach to Career Development: Our Mentoring Philosophy

WT Grant Foundation

Mentoring is a cornerstone of the Foundation’s approach to supporting the career development of junior researchers. For instance, while applicants of the William T. Grant Scholars, the mentoring grant is now offered to Scholars and major research grantees. Likewise, being mentored is a skill too.

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Go “Backwards” to Move Your Proposals Forward: Internal Grant Reviews

Grant Professionals Association

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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Ever Wondered About the Value of Volunteer Time?

GrantNews

If you are new to grant applications, hiring a grant writer will increase your chances of being awarded a grant. Funding is intended for training, capital improvements, equipment acquisitions, and vehicle purchases. Eligible participants receive mentoring, services, and software to upgrade their digital capabilities.

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From For-Profit to Nonprofit: Discovering Purpose for Your Skills

GrantNews

Volunteers often learn new skills, and it’s important to encourage mentors to provide performance feedback. Nonprofit directors can apply for workforce development grants that cover training, education, salaries, and more. Understand a cause before you switch career paths. After all, a living wage is essential.

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Unique Challenges Addressed When Parenting Gifted Children

GrantNews

Gifted Children and Other Advanced Education Grants and Awards Grants to eligible Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to develop courses for further teacher-training and professional-development. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply. Only teams with a genuine need should apply.

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