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04 Mar #BestSchoolDay!: Multi-Million Dollar Gift Funds All DonorsChoose.org Projects by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Posted at 21:55h in Competency One, Competency Two, Grants in Action, Grants in Action, Roxanne Jensen, ED. SPEC.

So, you heard about the $29 million that funded all 35,000 DonorChoose.org classroom projects? If you didn’t, we understand. It’s Spring Break. You have been resting, rejuvenating. Ripple Funds All DonorsChoose.org Projects Are you wishing that you had a project on DonorsChoose.org when it happened? Or do you think this was like winning the lottery – it could never happen to me?

22 Feb Tips on High Quality Grant Reporting by Hayley Waynick, GPC

Posted at 21:56h in Competency Five, Funder Relations, Grant Reporting, Hayley Waynick, GPC

Creating a high-quality grant report is a key step in fostering a lasting relationship with your funders. This step can often be overlooked and undervalued in relation to the time investment it deserves. Reports are your chance to show the funder how the program or...

08 Feb Successful Grant Reporting: What About When You’re Left Without a Format by Hayley Waynick, GPC

Posted at 21:57h in Budgets, Competency Five, Funder Relations, Grant Reporting, Hayley Waynick, GPC

Successful Grant Reporting What about when you’re left without a format!? Grant writers tend to be rule followers. We crave structure and details. We’re all about formats, deadlines, and word counts (well sometimes). But what should you do when a funder wants a report but doesn’t provide...

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. S., GPC

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. S., GPC

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...

25 Sep Grants Solve Problems by Julie Alsup, GPC

Posted at 21:59h in Competency Three, Inspiration, Julie Alsup, GPC, Program Design

The credentials behind my name state that I am a certified grant writer with the technical knowledge needed to write a strong grant proposal. I love logic models, evidence-based strategies, and rigorous data collection methods. Those things make my job easier. Yet the clients I...

04 Sep How to Approach a Grant Consultant with a Last-Minute Project by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 21:59h in Competency Two, Julie Assel, GPC, Organizational Readiness, Professionalism

We’ve all been there. The grant calendar was solidified months ago. Prospective proposals have been spread out across the year so they can each get the attention they’re due and then bam! A last-minute funding opportunity arises, and you just can’t bear to let it...

15 Aug The Cost and ROI of Prospect Research by Julie Assel, GPC, CGMS

Posted at 22:00h in Competency One, Funding, Julie Assel, GPC, Research

Recently, I taught a class on prospect research. It sold out in two days. Grant professionals, development directors, and non-profit leaders all wanted to know the best way to do prospect research and how to find time to do it well. As grant consultants, we are...

01 Aug Can I Pay You After the Grant is Awarded? by Julie Assel, GPC

Posted at 22:01h in Competency Six, Ethics, Julie Assel, GPC, Professionalism

There are 3 reasons why grant writers should be paid regardless of whether a grant is awarded or not. Grant success depends on many things. The quality of the grant writing is only one component. Additional key components include: Whether the grant opportunity is a good match, ...