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Applying The 10 Stages of Group Development To Grants

The NonProfit Times

By Shauna O’Toole, CFRE, GPC You encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal. Grant pros who understand the stages of group development can utilize this process to lead and successfully navigate teams through projects. Forming: The grant project team is selected.

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Your Circus, Our Monkeys: Building Highly Effective Staff-Consultant Relationships in Development

Grant Professionals Association

You can bring in this expert for a short period when you couldnt afford and/or wouldnt fully utilize them on a regular basis. www.vflynnconsulting.com GPC Competency: #2 The One-and-Done Consultant best serves teams with a clear vision. Weigh costs against the projects value. The Extra Hand.

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Small Nonprofit Building Block Series: Tips for Staying Organized by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Small organizations sometimes don’t have the staff capacity it takes to utilize all the features they offer. Data or donor management systems are excellent tools, but you only get out of them what you put in. However, if you start organized, it’s much easier to stay organized no matter what system you are working with. Start with the basics.

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Essential Grant Writing Tips for Local Nonprofits

Think and Ink Grants

Utilizing personal stories and real-life examples can significantly enhance your narrative. Richardson, MBA, GPC *Shavonn is* the *Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. These anecdotes create emotional connections and paint vivid images in the minds of funders. About Shavonn V.

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You CAN Evaluate Your Program! How to Gather Data through Observation By: Michelle Dykes-Anderson, Ed. D, GPC, CFRE

Assel Grant Services

For example, an observer watches an occupational therapist utilize an evidence-based practice to see if it is used with fidelity. D, GPC, CFRE first appeared on Assel Grant Services. Direct and Indirect Observation In direct observation, the observer watches the event, activity, or interaction as it occurs.

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What’s In a Name? Job Codes and the Quest to Codify Grant Professional

Grant Professionals Association

Moreover, the SOC and NAICS systems can help agencies report compliance with regulations such as equal employment opportunity, wage classifications, or utilization of minority business enterprises. The GPC remains the only nationally accredited credential for Grant Professionals globally!

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Prioritizing Wellness: How Our Grant Writing Team Stays Mindful and Fights Burnout on World Mental Health Day

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

– Beth Archer, GPC, RSM Incorporating movement throughout the day like yoga/stretching, walking on my treadmill desk, and physically playing with my kids for a few minutes when they get home from school. – Diane Leonard, GPC, RST Before work, I start the day with a short walk. – Megan Martin.

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