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Ready for Reset? So Is Your Grant Strategy by Tracey Diefenbach, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Are you ready for a reset? Better yet, is your grant strategy ready for a reset? My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. It’s January. Review denied grants.

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Getting Curious About Ethics By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

If the program aligns with the organization’s strategic plan and needs pilot funding or was designed in response to community needs within the scope of the organization, ethics aren’t an issue. Another grant readiness factor is whether the organization’s financial management practices are able to track and report on the use of funds.

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Did You Know: Congressionally Directed Spending by: Ana Teslik, Ph.D., MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Your request should be ready to be submitted by early April, which is a quick turnaround. To make that process as smooth as possible, you can pitch a shovel-ready project that can be completed in one year. Successful projects are positioned as feasible, impactful, and self-sustaining.

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Why January Will Make or Break Your Grant Funding Goals

Think and Ink Grants

For example, your organization’s rhythm could look something like these series of activities ushering you from year to year: January: Have the Executive Director reach out to current and potential funders to share your Annual Strategic plan, communicate your goals for the year, and learn more about their goals for the year.

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AI and the Grant Professional: a Divine Tool or Pit of Iniquity?

Grant Professionals Association

Canva - Magic Studio will create slide decks for you, generate the images you need, and more (just be ready for weird horse photos…) And, of course, ChatGPT - The OG of AI. Dana was the first person in Oklahoma to earn dual certification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and a Grant Professional Certified (GPC).

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