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Five Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing and Write Grants Better

Think and Ink Grants

Read Books Books are a cost-effective and impactful way to gain knowledge from subject matter experts. For grant writers, books offer a treasure trove of strategies and techniques to refine your craft. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. About Shavonn V.

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Inclusive Language

Fundraising HayDay

Joining the conversation is Maggie Dennis, GPC, a grant writer who focuses on storytelling as a tool to build community awareness and support, as well as India Phoenix and Jamie Rasmussen, by the brujas, whose mission is to create brand culture through intuitive communication strategies.

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Rest and Reset: Strategies for anti-burnout by Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Personally, I’m having a slow morning, reading a good book, and going for a hike. Keep in mind employers set aside this time to give employees the time to rest and relax, so use it! One strategy is to take one day a month or quarter just for relaxation. If time allows, schedule personal days after a big deadline for space to decompress.

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Readers Make Better Grant Writers

Grant Professionals Association

Starting around age 10 you would always find me with a Nancy Drew, Babysitter’s Club, or Sweet Valley High book in progress. Because these days reading comes in many forms: books, e-readers, and audio. You also see what does not work – and sometimes poorly written books teach you more than those which are flawless.

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Prioritizing Wellness: How Our Grant Writing Team Stays Mindful and Fights Burnout on World Mental Health Day

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

– Beth Archer, GPC, RSM Incorporating movement throughout the day like yoga/stretching, walking on my treadmill desk, and physically playing with my kids for a few minutes when they get home from school. – Diane Leonard, GPC, RST Before work, I start the day with a short walk. – Megan Martin.

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The Power of Connection: Transforming Philanthropy Through Relationships

Grant Professionals Association

It need not be overly formal; think of it as a book club where reading the book isn't mandatory. Connect with her at [link] GPC Competency: #8: Knowledge of methods and strategies that cultivate and maintain relationships between fund-seeking and recipient organizations and funders.

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Undergraduate Education: Teaching the Next Generation of Grant Pros

Grant Professionals Association

When not helping nonprofits achieve their goals, Stacey can be found on the beach, in her garden, at Disney, or in her most comfortable chair surrounded by piles of books. GPC Competencies: 1, 4, 9 Abate has raised over $100 million from all types of foundations and government agencies.