Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

I was comfortable navigating the relatively calm waters of foundation grants, but federal grants felt like I was treading water in an ocean of shark-like regulations, intricate applications, and stormy instructions. I enrolled in this course so that I could swim in these waters with confidence, strength, and clarity.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Further, introducing agency staff to friends and colleagues can support partnerships and collaborations that are often a boon to grant-seeking efforts. Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., certifications, grant agreements).

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After reviewing the foundation’s recent priorities, it became clear that their focus had shifted, and the grant proposal they submitted no longer aligned with their new direction. Some funders require a letter of inquiry (short or detailed) before inviting full proposals. It is not just about applying for every grant.

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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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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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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. The purpose of grant funds are to support the work of the organization and accomplish the goals and objectives set forth in the proposal.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 14, 2023

This often leaves only a thirty- to ninety-day window to adjust plans and priorities, identify organizational projects that align with program office goals, and develop a competitive proposal. However, especially for federal grants, it is equally essential to set your organization up for post-award success during the application stage.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

March Madness is in full swing, and all this talk about competition and brackets makes me think about how grant writing relates. Grants, much like professional sports, are competitive, and increasingly so. We can’t come in on gameday and put together a proposal without any preparation and expect to win big.

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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

MAY 6, 2024

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. Proposed Uniform Guidance revisions in 2024 include increasing this amount to $1 million. Audits may be required by private foundations when submitting a grant proposal or by banks as a loan requirement.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 14, 2024

Understanding the intention and need for a program will strengthen a proposal as well as help an organization identify when mission creep is treading the ethical line. Another grant readiness factor is whether the organization’s financial management practices are able to track and report on the use of funds.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 16, 2023

As grant writers, we know that delivering successful grant proposals for our clients is crucial to their success. 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.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Create a Portfolio A professional portfolio is a powerful tool for demonstrating your skills, experience, and success in grant writing. Showcase your well-crafted grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and the successful grants you’ve written.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Next, publish a request for proposals and talk to evaluators early to get several quotes about what the evaluation will cost and the number of hours/days that the evaluator will need to complete the work. Casey Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, and Brady Education Foundation—will award restricted funds for program evaluation.

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