27 Mar

Posted at 00:53h in Competency One, Competency Seven, Courses, Federal Grants, GPCI Competencies, Grant Writing, How-To, Julie Assel, GPC, Uncategorized

    Becoming a Federal Grant Reviewer Session 13 of the Federal Grant Development Series Did you know that most competitive federal grant opportunities are reviewed by a team of peer reviewers? Federal agencies are looking for specific, documented experience in areas related to current grant opportunities. Going through something...

13 Feb

Posted at 19:00h in Competency Seven, Equity, Professional Development, Professionalism
Every February, the U.S. honors the cultural heritage, adversities, and African American leaders and movements that have shaped the nation. President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling the nation to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history," History.com reports. As part of a series throughout Black History Month, Assel Grant Services will provide various resources on racial equity to help grant professionals become better equipped to guide their organizations towards more equitable services, find funding, and better articulate into grant proposals the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work their organizations are already doing. Topics include writing with an equity lens, resources for your toolbox, measuring progress, and funding opportunities. In this blog, we will dig deeper into the various resources available to help you build your own toolbox of racial equity assessments and information. These tools will enhance your DEI knowledge and how it relates to your organization and community served.

26 Jan

Posted at 10:11h in Competency Five, Competency Seven, Competency Six, Competency Two, Courses, GPCI Competencies, Grant Training Series, Grant Writing, Grants 301, How-To, Julie Assel, Julie Assel, GPC, Leah Hyman, Uncategorized

    Grants 301: Techniques and Tools to Support an Ethical Transition from Pre-Award to Post-Award Activities Session 7 of the Grants 301 Series We've probably all been in a situation when the executive, program, or financial staff at our organization say, "We'll figure it out if you can...

13 Jan

Posted at 18:40h in Competency Seven, Competency Three, Professionalism, Strategy
In 2023, everyone has an app or system that they live and breathe by - color-coded calendars, project management tools, or to-do lists read by Alexa each morning. Are you the person who struggles with sticking to a new system? Or you may get a jolt of motivation when a new application creates a shortcut in your day. Whatever the reason for your attention, here are four tools that have helped my projects stay on track. With the best of intentions, these tools will carry me through 2023!

07 Nov

Posted at 21:26h in Competency Seven, Professional Development, Professionalism
Do you find yourself coming away from Grant Professionals Association (GPA) National Conference with new tips and tricks you want to explore or apply to your work? Did you attend a session that made you realize you wanted to know more about this topic? This morning, as I reflected on the past week, I found myself inspired by the knowledge and generosity shared in our professional community and a little lost as to what steps to take next. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and ponder what you want out of the coming one. Let’s start with a general understanding of why professional development is more than a great trip to bourbon country, look at resources to help guide your path, and create tangible steps for you to grow with purpose in 2023.

31 Oct

Posted at 19:48h in Competency Seven, Professional Development, Strategy
As a first-time attendee at National Conference, I wanted to be a little more prepared than a booked flight and hotel reservation. It might be the grant professional in me, but I like to know what I’m walking into and have a plan. I talked with colleagues who have been to the conference a time or two and came up with some tips and advice to share to help you get the most out of our conference experience.

12 Oct

Posted at 10:15h in Competency Seven, Competency Three, Courses, GPCI Competencies, Grant Readiness, Grant Training Series, Grant Writing, Grants 301, How-To, Planning, Professional Development, Relationships, Uncategorized

    Grants 301: Managing Up Session 5 of the Grants 301 Series One of the greatest challenges we face as grant professionals is getting the information and resources needed to craft project ideas and develop competitive proposals. This information is often spread across multiple people and departments…from finance to...

12 Sep

Posted at 21:50h in Competency Four, Competency Seven, Courses, Cultural Competency, GPCI Competencies, Grant Training Series, Grant Writing, Grants 301, How-To, Julie Assel, Julie Assel, GPC, Professional Development, Uncategorized

      Grant 301: The Power of the Pen Session 3 of the Grants 301 Series Proposal narratives must reflect the deep social responsibilities of grant professionals to tell the stories of the target population, not just the story of the organization. Words have power, and grant professionals must...

19 Dec

Posted at 22:32h in Competency Seven, Consulting, Courses, GPCI Competencies, Grant Training Series, Grants 101, How-To, Julie Assel, Julie Assel, GPC, Professional Development, Uncategorized

  Grants 101 - Continued Grant Professional Development and Career Path Opportunities Session 12 of the Grants 101 Series For some people, grant writing is just a job. For others, it is a passion. In this course, Julie Assel, GPC presents information to individuals about career choices and professional credentialing...

13 Dec

Posted at 00:35h in Competency One, Competency Seven, Courses, GPCI Competencies, Grant Training Series, Grant Writing, Grants 301, How-To, Julie Assel, Julie Assel, GPC, Uncategorized

    Grants 301: Becoming a Grant Reviewer Session 6 of the Grants 301 Series  A great way to learn how to write better grants is to become a grant reviewer. Grant reviewing can impact your understanding of funders, the grant-making process, and your community. This session will give...