Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Offer to write letters of support for proposals and be flexible when needed to sign grant documentation (e.g., certifications, grant agreements). Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g., braided funding strategies, direct v. indirect costs, matching funds, supplanting).

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Nonprofit organizations that are clicking on all cylinders, run amazing, impactful programs, and are positively changing the world one project at a time are what I would call high-performing organizations. High-performing nonprofits run well. The key to running well is having flawless processes in place and writing them down.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Several years ago, I worked with a nonprofit client who had received funding from a particular foundation many times in the past. Some funders send invitations to nonprofit organizations with whom they have a personal working relationship. It is important to connect with funders early in the grant-writing process.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 4, 2022

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

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Think and Ink Grant Consulting Think and Ink Grant Consulting helps large nonprofit organizations with budgets of $3 million or more, institutions of higher education, and municipalities increase their grant dollars.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

Data is a key component of any strong grant application. But data goes beyond just information about your nonprofits workit also includes insights about your geographical region and the broader issue your program addresses. When emailing, introduce yourself as a grant writer working to secure nonprofit funding.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There is no down time in the nonprofit world, everyone is busy. Implementation Plans are organized jewels that can speed up the work of a grant professional, replace sighs with smiles, create unison with program directors and the organization too. Do you find it difficult to get needed information to write your grants?

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the nonprofit world, securing funding is a critical task. One of the key avenues to secure this funding is through grants. But grant writing is no easy feat. From research proficiency to persuasive writing, from budgeting to relationship building, each skill plays a vital role.

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Grants4Good

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Join me to discover how businesses and nonprofits can access grant funding on Ben Albert‘s fantastic podcast series! GPC of Grants4Good!!!! The post Podcast: “Grant Writing for Dummies” appeared first on Grants4Good. I […]. I […].

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 9, 2024

As grant professionals, we have dedicated our careers to mastering how to write grants and completing competitive proposals. Nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors often have limited time and many tasks to complete. Experienced grant writers and grant writing consultants are important.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 9, 2024

As grant professionals, we have dedicated our careers to mastering how to write grants and completing competitive proposals. Nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors often have limited time and many tasks to complete. Experienced grant writers and grant writing consultants are important.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2024

Even though I don’t plan to use subcontractors for grant writing purposes, I’ve contracted a virtual assistant with design skills to help develop templates and workbooks. There’s no doubt that independent grant writers and grant writing firms are on the rise. There's always a way to be more efficient.

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 10, 2024

Stewardship is arguably the most important but underrated strategy in grant writing. We can define stewardship as the ongoing commitment to remain connected with funders, keeping them apprised of organizational progress long before grants are submitted.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, especially during proposal development, has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my 26+ years working in nonprofits. She started as a receptionist at a global nonprofit in her early college days, where she fell in love with the sector and consequently never left.

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Think and Ink Grants

AUGUST 19, 2024

The federal grant season is here, and many grant writers and nonprofit leaders find the prospect of writing federal grants intimidating. Some believe that federal grants are complex and challenging to navigate. Shavonn also serves as President of the Grant Professionals Association.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Language Proficiency: Organizations led by non-English speakers often struggle with English proficiency when completing grant applications independently. While this is a generalization, it is also true that many nonprofit organizations led by non-English speakers face a steep learning curve in grant writing.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 18, 2022

If you have not yet had any “ah-ha moments” when it comes to learning how to write grants, you are in for a real treat. Learning the difference between goals, outcomes, and outputs is key to writing competitive proposals. This is the holy grail of grant writing. Save this for the outcomes).

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer?

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 19, 2022

Always make sure your reporting is submitted correctly and on time, and that you are managing the funding exactly as outlined in the grant agreement. If things change and you need to deviate from the grant agreement, always contact the funder and get permission in writing.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Many of us find ourselves working as grant professionals by way of degrees in journalism, education, social work, and even the STEM fields. Below is an overview of professional credentials related to the grants profession and the requirements for obtaining them. There are 474 GPCs worldwide; including 19 AGS employees (and counting!)

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Defining Small Nonprofits: Whether a nonprofit or not-for-profit , a charitable organization’s “size” is not determined by its facility, number of staff, or services to the public but by the size of its operating budget. nonprofit sector as a whole. Follow along with the small nonprofit blog series by subscribing for updates.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Anytime I lead a grant writing workshop, I always ask the attendees to share their grant experience – whether they’ve been a grant professional for years and are looking for a refresher or if they’ve been voluntold that grants are now under their preview. million nonprofits are registered in the United States.

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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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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. million grant. We recently won a $1.5

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 10, 2024

Your GPA chapter offers one of the best inroads to the nonprofit scene in your community. At chapter events, you can meet area funders, learn about local issues, get tips on upcoming grant opportunities, and encounter potential program partners. Local flavor. Still not convinced? Discuss in the comment section below!

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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.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With each round of feedback, you're honing your grant writing skills, learning what works and what doesn't. Grant writing is not a solo sport. If you have served as a grant reviewer, how has it changed the way you develop proposals? Mastering the art of feedback can help make that happen.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. Here are five things to know that will help you revamp your grant-seeking strategy: #1. Grants Are Not a Quick Fix. While grants might constitute a significant revenue stream for some organizations, relying solely on them is imprudent.

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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

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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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

My options were: Should I resign from my full-time job as a nonprofit employee and start consulting full-time? Having been on the nonprofit employee “side” for the past 15 years, I knew I needed to dive deeper into the Code of Ethics from a consulting perspective.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A year later we received the first million dollar grant award in the district’s history and I realized that my degrees in English and Education had accidentally perfectly prepared me for this job. A little over 20 years later I was asked to teach an undergraduate grant writing class at my alma mater. GPC Competencies: 1, 4, 9

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 7, 2024

I have a new pet peeve about funders and their lack of transparency and helpfulness regarding the nonprofits they exist to serve. But by cutting out the information that is VITAL to grant seekers, the IRS is only hurting charitable organizations and the communities they serve. GPC Competency: 1. How do I know this? Most likely.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 2, 2024

Keith supports nonprofits and small and large businesses with professional grant writing and digital content writing needs and challenges, including county, state, federal, and foundation grants as well as web pages and online articles and blog posts. Author Bio: Keith Nickolaus, Ph.D.

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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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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 27, 2021

Here are four mistakes to avoid when writing a grant yourself: Trying to write a grant in a silo Writing a grant takes coordination between your Board of Directors, Executive Director, program leads, and those responsible for finance and accounting. Don't beat yourself up over it.

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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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