Assel Grant Services

02 Jun How to Build and Maintain Strong Relationships With Grant Partners by Hayley Waynick, GPC

Posted at 13:06h in Competency Eight, Funder Relations, Funders, Hayley Waynick, GPC, Relationships

I recently attended a webinar through the Grant Professionals Association entitled “Pet Peeves of Funders.” The trainer had conducted extensive surveys with grant making entity officers in her area to assess their biggest pet peeves with the organizations they fund. One program officer surveyed shared that...

08 Nov What Nonprofits Should be Doing Around Advocacy, by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:34h in Competency Eight, Competency Six, Funders, Government Grants, Julie Assel, GPC, Relationships, Strategy

What Nonprofits Should be Doing Around Advocacy A question our grant writing and management experts often field from clients is whether they should get a letter of support for their grant from a government official. The short answer is probably yes.

23 May How to Build and Maintain Strong Relationships With Grant Partners by Hayley Waynick, GPC

Posted at 21:39h in Competency Eight, Funder Relations, Funders, Hayley Waynick, GPC, Relationships, Strategy

Several years ago I attended a webinar through the Grant Professionals Association entitled “Pet Peeves of Funders.” The trainer had conducted extensive surveys with grant-making entity officers in her area to assess their biggest pet peeves with the organizations they fund. One program officer surveyed...

03 Apr How to Manage a Successful Tour or Site Visit By: Hayley Waynick, GPC

Posted at 21:40h in Competency Eight, Funder Relations, Funders, Hayley Waynick, GPC, Relationships

Tours and site visits are key components in establishing and maintaining strong, productive relationships with grant funders. Hosting them offers a chance to showcase your programs, meet face to face, and gauge how a funder’s interests intersect with your agency’s strategic initiatives. Here are helpful...