Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

If your organization is a small or start-up nonprofit with limited staff or development support, the task of prospect research can feel both urgent and overwhelming. for 2-year advance payment) may not be feasible for smaller nonprofits with limited unrestricted dollars, there is a monthly option for as little as $54.99

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you run a consulting firm, you understand the value of their greatest asset- your people. My experiences are growing the nonprofit consulting and grant writing firm Think and Ink Grants (www.thinkandinkgrants.com), however the insight I am sharing today can apply to any service based business: 1.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the nonprofit world, securing funding is a critical task. Whether you're a nonprofit founder, manager, or consultant, this guide is for you. It's a competitive field, with numerous nonprofits vying for the same funding sources. This involves telling the story of your nonprofit and the impact it makes.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Managing your nonprofit's reputation is similar. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. ® is designed to meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors often have limited time and many tasks to complete. Experienced grant writers and grant writing consultants are important. Learning how to find a grant writer or grant consultant may initially be difficult.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 9, 2024

Nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors often have limited time and many tasks to complete. Experienced grant writers and grant writing consultants are important. Learning how to find a grant writer or grant consultant may initially be difficult.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. Diversifying funding sources, including fundraising, in-kind donations, individual contributions, volunteers, and event sponsorships, is crucial for financial resilience. ** Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC, is the founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 4, 2022

Leonard, GPC, RST. appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. I want to be a grant writer but only have 1 year of experience. How would you suggest gaining more experience? Dear year old grant writer, . Best regards, Diane H. The post I want to be a grant writer but only have 1 year of experience.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 2, 2023

The Nonprofit MBA Podcast PRESS RELEASE March 1, 2023 How to Create Agile Leadership at Your Nonprofit, Featuring Diane Leonard on The Nonprofit MBA Podcast Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting agile Leadership to achieve their mission and goals. million dollars in competitive grant awards for their clients.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2024

In response to recent GPA membership survey results showing that 37% of us are grant consultants, a discussion of business development may be helpful. As consultants, we are, in fact, running a business. Author Bio: Fielding Jezreel is a grant consultant working with St. And, if you haven't yet, why not? Louis this fall.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A day originally started by Danny Blitch, GPC and a peer group of passionate grant professionals working with the Grant Professionals Association , it has become so much more than a day on the calendar (although, it is amazing that it has been accepted as an official “Day of the Year” starting in 2024!).

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2024

Author Bio: Katy Shoemaker, GPC is a dynamic grant and fundraising professional with more than 10 years of experience in grant seeking, writing, development, and management, as well as donor cultivation for a variety of nonprofit and government entities across the United States. GPC Competencies: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #8, and #9.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

But, does QA/QI also have a place in a nonprofit organization’s successful grants management strategy? GPC is a certified grant professional and program leader whose grant professional writing and pre-submission mock review skills contributed to over $40 million in federal, state, and foundation grant awards. Author Bio: Cheryl A.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 20, 2024

With an awareness of my limited capacity to take a deep dive into every social problem, I now believe one of the ways I can truly help people is declining an opportunity to partner with a nonprofit when they would be better served by another grant professional.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Grants are time-consuming, very competitive, and after all the time, money, and energy spent writing grants, there is no guarantee that your nonprofit will be awarded. The one thing every nonprofit must do cannot be outsourced - the funder wants to hear directly from you. Tell me something new."

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 4, 2024

Author Bio: Amanda Acton, GPC (she/her) is a grant professional living in Central Iowa (unceded traditional lands of the Baxoje). After two decades as a staff writer at various nonprofit organizations, Amanda started “Acton Grant Consulting” so she can write about organizations across the country doing great work.

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Think and Ink Grants

MARCH 30, 2022

Inflation has rippling effects on nonprofit organizations, donors, and funders alike. With inflation at a 40-year high due to the pandemic, federal stimulus programs, and other factors, nonprofit leaders and board members have to think strategically about how to navigate increases in inflation. Salaries- up. What a dilemma!)

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 10, 2024

Many nonprofits and some grant professionals would be wise to pay more attention to the pivotal role of stewardship, which is understandable given its demanding nature. Amidst nonprofit operations, stewardship often takes a backseat, overshadowed by the challenges of day-to-day tasks.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

began her career in academia and started working as a grant pro in 2018 for a nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio. At this time, she is transitioning from a grants role in a nonprofit setting to assisting multiple clients as a consultant with Resurgens Impact Consulting. Kurzen, Ph.D.

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Grants4Good

JUNE 24, 2024

Here is a situation I’ve seen over and over again in the decades I’ve been working with nonprofit organizations. The Scene A very skilled, experienced, enthusiastic person accepts a fundraising position at a nonprofit. Margit Brazda Poirier, GPC, M.S. Maybe you’ve experienced this yourself? Enter Bloomerang.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The problem is that many nonprofit leaders and some grant writers do not have a clear understanding of the difference between goals, outcomes, and outputs. Our team at Think and Ink Grants Consulting® uses S.M.A.R.T. She is one of only 17 Grant Professional Certified (GPC) grant professionals in Georgia. outcomes are here.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 19, 2022

This is why my firm, Think and Ink Grant Consulting ® is one of the few firms to offer grant management as a service. Lastly, avoid being in the position of your nonprofit being ineligible to apply for additional funding simply because of a missed reporting deadline. Make Your Bed Mom always said to make your bed in the morning.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

A recent State of the Sector webinar on Advocacy in Nonprofit Organizations in my community led to reflection on how opportunities to be an advocate present themselves in my career as a grant professional. I came away with a fresh perspective on how grant professionals advocate for the causes, populations, and organizations they serve daily.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Whether I was getting new clients from posting my services on the Consultant Directory or posting a job and hiring top talent from the GPA Career Center, my GPA membership assisted me with finding them. Professional development and mentorship are imperative to the growth of nonprofit leaders.

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Grants4Good

MAY 3, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you might not be using AI; most nonprofits aren’t — citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

million nonprofits are registered in the United States. As of 2022, the Grant Professionals Association has a little over 3,000 members and there are around 400 individuals with the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, more than 1.5

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Nonprofit organizations have especially been hit in several ways. Through my time helping nonprofits increase their grant funding, I know that as a result of the pandemic, nonprofits are doing more work to meet the needs of society today. Many have attempted to pivot to online fundraisers.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 17, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of nonprofits, securing funding through funder cultivation is often the key to turning visions into reality and furthering your mission. However, most advice out there relies upon pre-existing relationships between nonprofit board and staff and people in places of privilege, power and resources.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 14, 2022

For most nonprofits looking for grants, this is not great news. Many nonprofit leaders may feel discouraged but fear not. Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™. we regret to inform you that your application was not selected for funding."

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 25, 2024

As grant professionals, we know these are more than buzzwords: they are essential nonprofit values, proven strategies for successful grant-seeking, and the means to improve outcomes for those we serve. Too often a scarcity mindset has kept nonprofits from seeking creative affiliations. Collaboration. Partnership. Cooperation.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 24, 2021

The most common outputs in the nonprofit world are similar to the items my clients raised: # of volunteer hours, # of locations, or # of followers. Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™. As a grant professional, I smile when these opportunities for "ah-ha" moments arise.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Having worked in the field of immigrant and refugee services for over two decades and serving now in a consultant role, I've observed numerous challenges faced by individuals and organizations operating across language and culture. GPC Competences: 3 and 8

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 3, 2024

In my work with nonprofit organizations, I’ve found that while few are using AI, many are not -- citing lack of time and concerns about safety, privacy and ethics. From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 27, 2021

Going after the wrong grant Every grant is not suitable for every nonprofit. Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™. She earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 19, 2022

For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives. How does this apply to nonprofits? Every nonprofit has its own cyclical flow. The reality is, every nonprofit is different. Happy New Year! The same applies to seeking grant funding.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Code of Ethics is the cornerstone of my new identity as a grant writer and consultant, particularly when explaining my services to newer nonprofit leaders in my community. The community found within GPA is the best benefit of my membership and I look forward to earning the GPC designation in the future.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2024

This process of continually asking questions can, at first, be unnerving to many, especially if you are trying to navigate an organization as a new employee or consultant. GPC Competency: #3 and #4 While the questions we need to ask are clear to us, the process may not be at first.

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