Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Whether you are a novice or looking to refine your skills, the art of crafting compelling grant proposals can make all the difference in funding your vision. Understanding the importance of this skill not only prepares individuals to craft compelling proposals, but also helps them grasp the broader impact of their work.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Stewardship in grant writing means maintaining an ongoing connection with funders, updating them on your organization’s progress, and demonstrating your impact long before submitting a grant proposal. I’ll explain everything in our proposal.” We’re impressed with your impact and look forward to reviewing your next proposal.”

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Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 8, 2025

AI can automate labor-intensive tasks and improve the quality of grant proposals, but ethical considerations are critical to maintaining trust and credibility in highly regulated sectors. Proposal Drafting: AI can create drafts tailored to specific funding agencies, improving alignment with solicitation requirements. GPC Competency: 5.

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Grant Professionals Association

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Have you encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal? This article will briefly describe Tuckmans framework and then apply these ideas to grant proposal development. The group will determine the scope of the proposal and the amount to request. Take heart.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

platform equips emerging nonprofits with the tools and templates needed to craft winning grant proposals. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. Reinforce other skill-building strategies, such as reading and mentorship. Its where I significantly advanced my own grant writing career.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You can feel good about submitting a clear and well-defined proposal, and the reporting process becomes stronger too. GPC Competency: #2 They need to know what is being promised, what outcomes will be measured, how much capacity it will take, and what the expectations are. The Implementation Plan. So, the go fast go alone thing?

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

Denial can be challenging, especially when your grant proposals seem to be on a losing streak. And while you can do your best to present an aligned, impactful proposal, sometimes you will never know the reason a proposal is denied. Request feedback on your proposal or a meeting to discuss future alignment.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Internal reviews offer: Fresh perspectives: Outside eyes catch what we miss When staring at a proposal for hours, days, or weeks, it's easy to miss things. They can also give you a heads-up on how the actual review panel might see your proposal, helping you address potential concerns before they become issues. Offer solutions.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 9, 2025

From team member Beth Archer (GPC, RST), one of our clients builds a lot of storytelling elements into their proposals and that approach lends itself to using first person. (3) The reviewer might perceive third person as more detached, thinking that they can evaluate proposals objectively. About third person. Why would they?

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 4, 2024

It is the soul of your proposal, usually the first impression people have of your case, and the way you introduce your work to a funder. Everything should return to your stated need as it sets the tone for the rest of your proposal. And that is before you even get to character counts! Relevance: Why does it matter?

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 10, 2024

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. Start with the basics.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

Consider outsourcing special opportunities to a consultant to prepare a proposal and respect grant professional’s capacity. However, sometimes it is a great fit. AGS works with organizations as overflow support for their in-house grant professionals. One strategy is to take one day a month or quarter just for relaxation.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 22, 2024

Embedding language within contracts that underscores the importance of adhering to mutually agreed-upon deadlines serves as a proactive measure, emphasizing to clients the critical role their timely cooperation plays in the success of the grant proposal. appeared first on DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A Branch Ergonomic Chair Writers spend many hours behind a desk, piecing together proposals and researching new opportunities. I do not know what it is about curated lists of themed items, but I am a sucker for a good gift guide. Do I need more cozy socks? What about a trio of scented candles?

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2024

As grant directors, managers, and writers we need to understand what we are writing about in our proposals, especially if we aren’t involved directly in the project or program development. Are you prepared to remind those who hold the answers – or the planning process - that you both want the same thing – a strong proposal?

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

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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Assel Grant Services

JUNE 30, 2024

Did you know that awards issued in response to requests for proposals (RFP) account for less than 1% of total foundation giving? Form 990 tells you whom to contact if they accept unsolicited proposals, what information and materials should be submitted with your proposal, and any restrictions or deadlines. Funders are out there.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We know in our hearts that funder relationships can mean the difference between a grant award or ending up in the pile of denied proposals. We aimed to collect data about the number of funded proposals that had relationships compared to organizations that did not have a relationship when the proposal was submitted.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 26, 2024

Did you hit “submit” on the grant proposal that has been the bane of your existence for weeks? This is especially true for women, BIPOC professionals, and those who have been subjected to microaggressions in their community and workplace (but that’s an entirely separate subject worthy of its own time and space). Mistakes can lead to growth.

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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. The best practice is to reduce risk by accepting a salary or fee for grant writing services that are not included in the proposal budget.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 20, 2024

The letters are most often a two-page “brief” proposal that contains the information that your organization wants to convey to a foundation, while also acknowledging their giving pillars. Are you ready to re-kindle a strategy for “unsolicited proposals? ”. GPC Competencies: #1, 8, 9 Finish your LOI a few days ahead of time.

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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 15, 2024

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. Identify effective practices for key functions of grant management 6.03.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

We can’t come in on gameday and put together a proposal without any preparation and expect to win big. First, you want to look for open opportunities, commonly referred to as requests for proposals (RFP), notice of funding opportunities (NOFO), grant or funding cycles, or simply funding opportunities.

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Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 27, 2024

CEUs towards acquiring the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) or maintaining your GPC certification when you complete all seven courses in the Grantegy program. Master the Art of Grant Writing: Learn the ins and outs of crafting captivating proposals that secure the grants you need. Now, you can earn up to 3.5

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 3, 2024

At the least, we want to sit in on these meetings so we can understand the broader organizational context and frame our grant proposals and reports appropriately within this context. Understanding the Grant Process and What We Need to Succeed: Every grant professional wants to submit a quality proposal or report on time.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

By Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC There’s nothing quick about the grants process. Building a connection before applying enhances the appeal of your proposal and reinforces your commitment to shared objectives. #3. First, there must be strategy. Here are five things to know that will help you revamp your grant-seeking strategy: #1.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

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. Audits may be required by private foundations when submitting a grant proposal or by banks as a loan requirement.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Here's a breakdown of indirect costs in grant proposals: Direct Costs: These are expenses directly related to the specific project or activity for which the grant is sought. In grant proposals, organizations often include a request for funding to cover their indirect costs. Follow these guidelines when preparing your grant proposal.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

All the time and effort you put into designing a great project and developing a clear, well-written grant proposal has paid off and you’ve received a notice of award from the funder. Now, it’s time to ensure that you are a great steward of the grant funds that you have received. Take note of the reporting requirements and report due dates.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These indirect costs can be allocated to grant proposals. A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g., finance staff, grant writers, program staff, consultants, and grant administrators). It doesn’t have to be scary. What are indirect costs? How does this relate to grant management?

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 10, 2024

We need to reapply for this funding and can tell you all about our work in our proposal. Based on your input, we'd like to submit a proposal aligned with your goals. We look forward to submitting a proposal." Author Bio: Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC, is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting.

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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. The Importance of Branding: So, how do small organizations make themselves competitive for both recognition and increased funding?

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 21, 2024

Have you encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal? This blog will briefly describe Tuckman’s framework and then apply these ideas to grant proposal development. The group will determine the scope of the proposal and the amount to request. Take heart.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

Despite our best efforts and knowledge, sometimes sabotage can sneak in to derail progress on a project or proposal. This changed the language in other sections we had spent the previous week working on to align throughout the proposal. The Oxford Dictionary lists some common synonyms for sabotage as to undermine, cripple or impair.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2024

Grant seeking, proposal development, and post-award management can fill some professionals with dread. Often, if funding is extremely needed, some entities can be more reserved around submitting collaborative grant proposals. Funders can sniff out desperation in a proposal. GPC Competencies: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #8, and #9.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Ask yourself: Can multiple nonprofits potentially access this funding via a formal request for proposal (RFP) process or invitation to apply? GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services. Too often, there is confusion between grants and donations in nonprofit organizations. That makes it a grant. They are also about relationships.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

Early career experiences supporting corporate responses to competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities for business contracts provided insights into how to read, understand, and respond to RFPs. Later service as an external reviewer for government agency grant programs provided further insights into grant proposal best practices.

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