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Five Characteristics of High-Performing, Grant-Winning Nonprofits

Think and Ink Grants

Are obsessed with defining metrics of success and tracking program outcomes. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. They employ continuous improvement loops of gaining feedback, implementing feedback, analyzing and assessing what was implemented, and gaining more feedback.

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Metrics for Grant-Seeking By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Grant Professional Association’s GrantZone has over 70 discussion threads on grant metrics, from understanding if a new position’s expectations are realistic to helping directors identify accurate metrics for a team. Having a universal understanding of what an organization hopes to gain from metrics creates purpose.

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Wrapping up 2024

Grant Professionals Association

Year to Date As you review the year so far, review your metrics to illustrate the excellent work you and your team completed. Author Bio: Jillain Veil-Ehnert, EdD, GPC, is the Director of Foundation Relations & Research Grants at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. Consider the following: How many grants and LOIs did you submit?

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How to use AI in Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

Data Analysis: AI identifies trends in funding, competitive landscapes, and key performance metrics, guiding strategic decisions Reminder: It is the grant professionals responsibility to always verify the information generated by AI. GPC Competency: 5. Contact at asosa@reoftech.com.

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How to Win Grants in 2025

Think and Ink Grants

This begins with defining your metrics of success before the project even starts. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. These partnerships also demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and long-term change. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com.

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Accreditation: Raising the Bar in the Grant Profession

Grant Professionals Association

Attaining one’s Grant Professional Certification (GPC), the only accredited credential for the grant profession, is one way to demonstrate a high level of expertise, knowledge, and experience. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is one of the primary agencies that accredit certificate programs, including the GPC.

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Grant Outputs vs Outcomes: What's the Difference?

Think and Ink Grants

They are usually expressed as "numbers of" or a similar metric. is it is: S pecific- it specifically references how many participants will benefit ("80%") and what they will gain ("increase(d) financial literacy") M easurable- it includes a measurable metric of success ("increase literacy by 50%"). They are no-frills, unfancy "widgets."