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What Your Grant Professional Really Wants on IGPD By: Shauna O’Toole, MA, CFRE, GPC

Assel Grant Services

It would be nice to be appreciated for our impact on organizations that goes far beyond writing applications and completing reports. As a grant professional, I bring some specialized expertise to the strategic planning table.” Of course, we also want the application to be funded.

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5 Strategic Steps To Mastering The Grants Process

The NonProfit Times

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. The grant process, from research to application and eventual funding confirmation, is often protracted. Establishing robust relationships with funders precedes successful grant applications. First, there must be strategy. Grants Are Not a Quick Fix.

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Getting Curious About Ethics By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

If the program aligns with the organization’s strategic plan and needs pilot funding or was designed in response to community needs within the scope of the organization, ethics aren’t an issue. For many funders, costs to prepare an application (or pre-award costs) and fundraising expenses are not allowable direct or indirect expenses.

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Getting it Done with SCRUM

Fundraising HayDay

Today's guest is Diane Leonard, GPC, President of DH Leonard Consulting. While Scrum was created for faster production of software development, it is an applicable framework for so much more. Today's guest is Diane Leonard, GPC, President of DH Leonard Consulting. Scrum is the art of doing twice the work in half time.

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Ready for Reset? So Is Your Grant Strategy by Tracey Diefenbach, GPC

Assel Grant Services

My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. From there, the steps I take are: Review agency/client goals and any updated strategic plans. Review current funders. Review denied grants.

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You CAN Evaluate Your Program! How to Conduct an Environmental Scan and Needs Analysis (Part 1 of 11) By: Michelle Dykes-Anderson, Ed.D, GPC, CFRE

Assel Grant Services

Environmental scans can assist with strategic planning, developing/implementing new programs, or revising current programs for continuous quality improvement. Inform program strategic planning—outcomes, activities, services, policies, and procedures—resulting in improved performance.

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AI Will Not Take Your Job, But Someone Using AI Might

Grant Professionals Association

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. By doing so, we’ll increase our positive impact on behalf of our organizations’ missions and stakeholders.

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