Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Understanding how your organization makes grant submission decisions is critical.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

If you are interested in grant services, training, or federal review services, or are interested in our career opportunities, Julie Assel, CGMS, GPC, President/CEO , will be happy to talk with you about this opportunity and provide you with a quote for grant services. Identify methods of locating funding sources 1.04.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Sessions are tailored to help participants build their knowledge and skills to create pathways to success for grant-seeking. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

While some clients may resist the “extra work,” the time spent on research can prevent wasted effort on grant applications that do not match funder priorities and ultimately increase the chances of securing funding. It is not just about applying for every grant. You can find other blog posts in this series here.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

You also need to talk about the much less obvious stuff that can help you really hone your grant writing chops. That’s what this blog post is about: my top tips for improving your grant writing skills: Tip #1: READ The best way to be a great writer is to be an avid reader. Read everything you can get your hands on.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

That's a cruddy day to release a blog post so I'm switching things up a bit and doing it on Tuesday this week. And I'm throwin' it back to a previous blog post that is an oldie but a goodie. It's my complete A-Z guide to grant writing 101. This is going to be a longer blog post than I normally write.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

From sample needs statements, budget narratives, and letters of commitment, the resources provided gave me clarity and the strength to navigate the federal grants process. The training also included interactive features, like a discussion board at Grant School and a Q&A session during every live meeting.

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Grant Professionals Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding.

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 2, 2025

We will continue our work to create learning paths within GrantSchool, including our next one on Grant Readiness for your organization or those you serve. The GPA Approved Trainer program will be enhanced to improve the resources available to those who train other grant professionals.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 2, 2010

Today’s blog post comes from my friend Betsy Baker, a grant-writing consultant and teacher. As a grant writing consultant for the past 8 years for a variety of nonprofit clients, I often run into the eager beaver convinced that I can find them the “magic” grant that will alleviate all their financial woes.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The GPA Code of Ethics outlines the importance of proper and fair compensation for the work that grant professionals do in researching, preparing proposals, and managing grant funds.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 28, 2024

She has over 17 years of experience working in social services and nonprofit organizations as a social worker, nonprofit consultant, and grant professional. Patrice is the founder of A Village for Good, LLC offering supportive services for grant-readiness while advocating for more equitable philanthropy. Competency: #7

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Stay tuned as we continue this blog series tailored for small organizations with tips for managing grant prospect research, organizing for success, self-advocacy, and more. The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Registration is live!

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

Having the right people on the team ensures grant seeking is a cohesive process that addresses your team’s true needs and capabilities. Practice (Grant Readiness) Once a team is developed, practice is where you develop and perfect all the plays and roles required for game day.

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Grant'd

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

To help you get started on amplifying your voice towards a better world (and possibly increasing your future grant funding options), here’s some easy ideas you could start with: Increase your media exposure: through doing a media release for all your exciting moments. Your hard work advocating and making noise together has paid off!

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. For more information on common grant attachments, check out AGS’ on-demand training that discusses the purpose and how to present attachments in the best possible light. Why Do I Need an Audit?

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The six-session course focuses on key elements that will prepare a new or small organization for grant readiness. Sessions are tailored to help participants build their knowledge and skills to create pathways to success for grant-seeking. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

She works with Tribal nations, public utilities, local governments, organizations, and other clients to secure and manage grant funding through every stage of the process for crucial energy and infrastructure projects. She specializes in grant readiness, research and tracking, management, reporting, and compliance.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Hey, just stick around and keep reading this blog and you’ll learn A LOT!) Grants are not a good option for new nonprofits because 99% of funders want to see several years’ worth of data showing the impact your programs have. So skip grants until you reach year 3 or 4 and are grant ready. Rich people.”

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

This includes writing outcomes into an application that the organization is capable of tracking or has a plan in place to do so if awarded, a process for tracking time and effort of grant-funded staff, and following the organization’s policy for soliciting bids related to the project.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Currently, the Learn and Grow series is a wonderful resource to enhance my practical experience, particularly in helping non-profit leaders understand what it takes to be grant-ready. The non-profit world is struggling as it emerges from the pandemic and funding programs and projects become more competitive.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Consider starting a blog about grant writing, sharing tips on finding and securing grants, or creating case studies from your successful projects. Don’t overlook the value of your existing contacts, either – word-of-mouth referrals can be incredibly powerful.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 16, 2023

That’s why implementing effective strategies can help you improve your work with grant writing clients and ensure that you deliver the best possible results. In this blog post, we will explore five practical and personalized ways to streamline your grant writing process and maximize your clients’ chances of success.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Casey Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, and Brady Education Foundation—will award restricted funds for program evaluation. You can find other blog posts in this series here. AGS also offers several on-demand webinars on a variety of topics to support the full grant cycle, including several Evaluation Training topics!

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

By using a simple checklist and aligning your mission, needs, and capacity with the grants you apply for, your chances for success increase. You can find other blog posts in this series here. AGS blogs, funding alerts, and trainings are aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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