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20 May How I Use My Social Worker and Grant Professional Skills to Be a Better Program Advocate by Kari Cronbaugh-Auld, MSW, GPC

Posted at 21:49h in Community, Professionalism

To All the Social Service Professionals Out there… I salute you! I admire your courage, your tenacity, your patience, and your spirit. Thank you for all you do. Your job is hard. I have done what you do and I know how hard you work. I...

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

Posted at 21:51h in Community, 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, 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, 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 in...

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, 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...