California Grants Portal

MAY 4, 2022

Assel Grant Services is a grant management firm offering grant seeking, management, and training by credentialed grant professionals.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, establishing meaningful connections with funders is paramount to success. The ability to secure funding often hinges on the strength of these relationships. Clarity in Communication: The Foundation of Trust One of the cornerstones highlighted below is the importance of clear and transparent communication.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 9, 2024

As grant professionals, we have dedicated our careers to mastering how to write grants and completing competitive proposals. They may find it overwhelming to learn and use the same grant writing approach as professional grant writers.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 9, 2024

As grant professionals, we have dedicated our careers to mastering how to write grants and completing competitive proposals. They may find it overwhelming to learn and use the same grant writing approach as professional grant writers.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Logic models are the heart and soul of a successful grant application. Wait- what do logic models have to do with writing grants?

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APRIL 3, 2021

Engaging a fiscal sponsor has its pros and cons. If you are a nonprofit leader or serve on a Board of Directors and are thinking about engaging a fiscal sponsor, you need to know the ins and outs of how to do it. Here are the eight things you need to know before seeking a fiscal sponsor. #1. What is a fiscal sponsor?

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APRIL 27, 2021

We all can't afford to hire a grant writer. Some of us will have to write the grant ourselves until we can afford to do better. If this is the route you are taking, let us help.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Pursuing grants is hard work. Grants are time-consuming, very competitive, and after all the time, money, and energy spent writing grants, there is no guarantee that your nonprofit will be awarded.

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Think and Ink Grants

JANUARY 19, 2022

Happy New Year! New years is a time for celebration- from watching a ball drop, partying the night away with loved ones, or just celebrating in general. For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives.

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APRIL 14, 2022

For most nonprofits looking for grants, this is not great news. We all hate the dreaded canned email: “ We received a record number of applications …” blah, blah, blah “so many worthy programs, but limited funding …” yada, yada, yada ". we regret to inform you that your application was not selected for funding."

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APRIL 28, 2022

Here are five things children can teach us about writing grants: 1. We often think we are here to teach and guide children. Although this is true, there are times when children can teach us a thing or two.

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Think and Ink Grants

MAY 19, 2022

Mind Your Manners Relationships are valuable. Always observe the highest standards of politeness and respectful communication when engaging with funders. When I was a grantmaker with Bank of America, I can't recall a time when a potential grantee was impolite, however I can recall a time when communications could have been better.

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