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. High-performing nonprofit organizations rarely just wing it. What are your goals?"

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 11, 2024

There is growing consensus that the expectation of “gratitude” in the form of thank-you notes actually perpetuates an imbalance of power between nonprofits and funders and negatively impacts the great work you could be doing together ( NonprofitAF Blog, 2023 ). Learn more about building relationships with AGS on-demand training opportunities.

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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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Assel Grant Services

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Understand the issues that could impact their nonprofit agencys finances (e.g., Learn more about related topics such as managing up , building relationships with funders , and the ethics of prospect research with AGS online training sessions available on demand. certifications, grant agreements). braided funding strategies, direct v.

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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. Check out our website to learn more and sign up for our training newsletter.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. They can teach you lessons that arent readily available in books or training sessions, offering tailored advice to sharpen your grant writing skills. Our Get.Grants.Better.

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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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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 7, 2024

Even if you are not a member of the Grant Professionals Association or another grant-related membership organization, the GPA Standards of Professional Practice provide excellent guidance for nonprofit professionals throughout the grant cycle including solicitation, record keeping, and use of funds.

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Assel Grant Services

APRIL 14, 2024

Funders may have fewer requirements to increase accessibility to nonprofits or value the longevity of relationships. AGS has on-demand training if you want to learn more about building long-lasting relationships. Every nonprofit appreciates the long-term funder and wants to preserve these relationships.

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Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Understanding why an audit is helpful to a funder, how to find an auditor, and what to do if an audit seems unattainable can help small nonprofits plan. This report means the auditor thought they couldn’t issue a definitive opinion on the nonprofit.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails. These are common scenarios, and while they may be new or unknown, taking steps to understand how grant funds should be managed is critical to the nonprofit’s success.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 24, 2024

Like any business or corporation, nonprofit organizations must manage revenue and expenses to deliver their products and services to communities. While nonprofits have been charged with addressing the world’s most critical issues, they often lack the adequate resources required to do it. to function.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Too often, there is confusion between grants and donations in nonprofit organizations. When it comes to nonprofit funding, these two terms are often used interchangeably. Understanding the key differences between the two helps nonprofit professionals make informed decisions on funding strategies. That makes it a grant.

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Assel Grant Services

JUNE 30, 2024

A foundation with $2 million in assets is obligated to distribute $100,000 to nonprofit organizations or other foundations that year. A Form 990 is a nonprofit organization’s equivalent to an individual’s Form 1040 annual tax form. This blog post is aligned with the Grant Professional Certification Institute ’s Competencies and Skills.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I remember working with one nonprofit that was thrilled to receive a significant grant for program staff salaries, only to realize later that they could not move those funds elsewhere when a staff member unexpectedly left the position, and it took three months to find a replacement.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Challenges of Stewardship Many nonprofits struggle with stewardship, often due to the demands of daily operations. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. ® Grant Writing Training here. However, neglecting stewardship can hurt future funding opportunities. About Shavonn V.

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Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for local nonprofits seeking funding to support their missions. As a nonprofit, you must familiarize yourself with these nuances to increase your chances of success. Equally important is recognizing common trends in the nonprofit sector related to funding opportunities. About Shavonn V.

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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails. Time and Effort Understanding the time and effort staff spend on activities is ideal for a nonprofit and is a good practice in general.

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Grant Professionals Association

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In addition, this year’s conference provided great networking opportunities with 30 minutes between sessions, 90 minutes for lunch and networking, and opportunities to gather with specific related groups like my chapter and GPC colleagues. What advanced topics did you enjoy this year or would you like to see next year at GrantSummit?

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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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Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The direct costs (service, equipment, training) are likely direct costs, but the administrative assistant’s increase in time spent facilitating these services isn’t allowable. Check out our Grant Management Training Series to increase knowledge, skills, and personal comfort implementing these activities!

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

It is challenging for many nonprofits to find the right grant opportunities. If your nonprofit focuses on housing for homeless veterans, applying for a grant that supports rapid rehousing for youth experiencing homelessness would not be a good mission fit for your organization. It can be tempting to go after every grant opportunity.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 13, 2025

If your organization lacks expertise in grant-seeking, consider consulting professionals or training staff to bolster your efforts. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. is designedto meet the unique needs (and budgets) of emerging nonprofit organizations. About Shavonn V.

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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

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. Author Bio: Amanda Day, GPC, is the cofounder and cohost of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such. GPC Competency: 1. How do I know this? Most likely.

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Assel Grant Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

With increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in recent years, more funders are asking for the specific demographics of the populations served by nonprofits. These nuances are important for nonprofit organizations to understand. Immigrants may have a different view of race and ethnicity than natural-born Americans.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Being in the ballroom with 850 other grant professionals, executives, evaluators, and researchers showed me how influential we are in the nonprofit sector. My scores in my professional development plan have measurably improved in key categories because of what I learned at GrantSummit. 2) I am part of something so much greater than myself.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

I was particularly frustrated because a few years prior, I had trained for a half marathon and completed it quite successfully. I wasn’t meeting anyone or training with a friend. began her career in academia and started working as a grant pro in 2018 for a nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio. I joined a gym but never wanted to go.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

There are risks and costs associated with hiring, training, unfortunately losing folks and having to rehire and train. 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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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 28, 2024

Did you know that nonprofits are eligible to pursue Congressional Directed Spending and/or Community Project Funding? For additional tips or a custom approach to adding this as a strategy to your grant seeking, Julie Alsup, PMP, GPC , will be happy to talk with you about this and provide you with a quote for services.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Author Bio: Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC, is the cofounder and cohost of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such. She has more than 25 years of grants, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership experience and co-founded HayDay Services, home of the 8-week cohort-based Grants Lab training experience.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Grant writing is a vital skill for nonprofits, artists, and educators in Atlanta, aimed at securing funding to enhance community projects and initiatives. Grants serve as lifelines for nonprofits, artists, and educators seeking to implement projects that benefit the community. Networking opportunities abound as well. About Shavonn V.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 13, 2024

Every nonprofit needs money, but most people are uncomfortable asking for it and would rather not go into exhaustive detail about how they spend it. We understand that most nonprofits’ critical work would be impossible without an endless stream of private and government funding. This is why fundraisers like grant professionals exist.

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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™. This is a classic misunderstanding of the difference between outputs and outcomes.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We will have training available starting in the new year as opportunities to dive deeper. Shavonn __ About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC As a former nonprofit leader and grantmaker, Shavonn has over 18 years of experience delivering practical, real-world advice to nonprofit leaders across the county. Step 1: Inputs.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

As with a human assistant, training and feedback are essential. Author Bio: Michaela Hayes, MHSA, CFRE, GPC is owner of Hayes Impact Consulting (formerly Hayes Marketing & Communications), based in California, where she has served as principal consultant for close to 30 years. Do not “outsource” critical thinking to AI.

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