Community

28 Apr AGS at AFP ICON in New Orleans

Posted at 10:01h in About AGS, Community, Funder Relations, Industry News

Last month, three of our staff - our President/CEO, Julie Assel; our VP of Operations, Julie Alsup; and Administrative Assistant, Katie Kendle - traveled down to New Orleans to the AFP ICON conference to exhibit and talk to development staff from across the world about...

21 Apr Appreciating and Engaging Your Volunteers by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S.

Posted at 19:48h in Community, Competency Three, Competency Two, Culture, Relationships, Roxanne Jensen, ED. SPEC., Strategy, Volunteering

Volunteerism has become a vital component to supporting community needs throughout the United States. Volunteers are engaged in critical activities at virtually every level from direct service delivery to data collection and reporting to board-level involvement and fundraising. Without volunteers, many nonprofits would not be able to implement their programming or serve their clients.

30 Nov Everyone Gets a Piece of the Pie – Community Partnerships that Matter by Kellie Brungard, GPC

Posted at 21:11h in Budgets, Community, Competency Three, Kellie Brunguard, Program Design, Relationships

Partnerships can be a powerful tool in communities when they are designed to support everyone involved. Much like making a homemade pie, it takes preparation, time, and trust in the process. Here are some tips and considerations when designing partnerships to make sure everyone has a slice of the pie.

15 Nov Taking the Time to be Thankful by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S.

Posted at 21:49h in Community, Competency Three, Competency Two, Inspiration, Relationships, Roxanne Jensen, ED. SPEC.

With Thanksgiving just over a week away, I find myself taking a few minutes to reflect on the nonprofits that provide services to those individuals in our community who need support. These organizations have diligently served our community through challenging times, some for many years. Their steadfast service and that of their talented staff, uplift our communities. While there are so many amazing organizations I could highlight, I am especially grateful for the following organizations…

11 Aug Funding Alert! Opportunities for Restoring Communities

Posted at 20:32h in Community, Federal Grants, Funding Opportunities

Department of Transportation Attention government officials, metropolitan planning organizations, and non-profits! The Department of Transportation (DOT) is now accepting proposals for its Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant program. The program provides technical assistance and grant funding for planning and capital construction to address infrastructure barriers, restore community connectivity, and improve people’s lives. Applications for this program are due October 13, 2022.

16 Feb What Can a Grant Writer Do to Advance Equity? by Julie Alsup, GPC

Posted at 21:51h in Community, Competency Seven, Equity, Julie Alsup, GPC, Professionalism

The funders forum is always the anxiously awaited portion of any grant professionals conference. The Regional Grant Professional Association’s conference I attended was no different. Wisely slated for the final hour of the Friday conference, the room was packed. Young professionals and advanced practitioners alike...

28 Jan Letters of Support and Commitment by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:58h in Community, Competency Three, Julie Assel, GPC, Program Development

Letters of Support and Commitment Basics Many grants now require attachments called letters of support or letters of commitment. These letters, if created well, can provide significant additional information and credibility to your proposal. Important content to include in each type of letter will be covered...

08 Jan Volunteering with Children by Roxanne Jensen, Ed. Spec.

Posted at 21:58h in Community, Competency Seven, Roxanne Jensen, ED. SPEC., Volunteering

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, parents with children under age 18 are more likely to volunteer than persons without children, 31.3 percent versus 22.6 percent (in the year 2015). There are many benefits and reasons to volunteer with kids. First, interests and habits established...

01 Nov It’s Not All About Giving Money: It’s About Giving Your Time and Talents by Roxanne Jensen, Ed. Spec.

Posted at 21:58h in Community, Competency Seven, Inspiration, Roxanne Jensen, ED. SPEC.

This Giving Tuesday, it’s not all about giving money: it’s about also giving your time and talents. Here are three ways to give back this holiday season that don’t involve opening up your wallet. Cultivate an attitude of abundance. One of the biggest fears held...