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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

The client felt confident putting the funder on their own grant calendar for the upcoming year, allowing me to focus my time on another funding priority because they were sure that the foundation would continue its support. GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services. Develop relationships with funders to enhance funding opportunities.

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Wrapping up 2024

Grant Professionals Association

A Plan for 2025 What is on your calendar as you look forward to the new year? Take advantage of webinars from GPA and other professional trainers on how to create an effective grant calendar. Ensure you have grant deadlines and planning timelines, and report due dates in detail on your calendar.

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

Assel Grant Services

Taking every new opportunity – create a process to identify a good prospect to avoid jumping at every new opportunity when the grant calendar is already full. Once there is an understanding and approach, reach out to a supervisor or development director to have a conversation about realistic goal-setting for grants.

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Small Nonprofit Building Block Series: Tips for Staying Organized by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Use an Outlook or Google calendar for due dates and deadlines. 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.

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Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF) Scholarship Applications are Now Open! Invest in Your Future

Grant Professionals Association

The Foundations unique role as a 501(c)(3) organization is to help individuals receive valuable education through conference participation, grow through networking with peers, and demonstrate expertise by achieving the GPC credential. Key Details Applications will open starting January 2025; our committee will review them later.

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Low Hanging Fruit Still Needs Cultivation By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Examples include an invitation to a social or outreach event hosted by your nonprofit, calendaring a time outside of the application process to reach out and provide an update or tell them about something new and exciting, or sending a holiday card signed by team members.

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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. I review the updated strategic plan to understand the high-level, overarching goals as I begin to create my grant calendar for 2024. Review current funders.