11 Jun

Posted at 13:15h in Competency One, Competency Two, Industry News, Kellie Brunguard, Organizational Development, Research
In our increasingly interconnected world, the rapid growth of technology has brought numerous benefits and opportunities. However, it has also opened the door to a darker side of the internet: scammers. These individuals or groups employ deceitful tactics to exploit unsuspecting individuals, leading to financial loss, identity theft, and emotional distress. In 2023, we find ourselves facing an alarming surge in scamming activities, with perpetrators becoming increasingly sophisticated in their approaches. The Federal Trade Commission reported $660 million in losses due to business imposters, a significant increase from $196 million in 2020. This article aims to shed light on the specific ways scamming has grown in 2023 and offers practical tips to help you stay vigilant and protect yourself in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.

04 Jun

Posted at 16:46h in Competency Four, Inspiration, Roxanne Jensen, ED. SPEC., Writing
  Who says that playing with LEGO bricks is just for kids? Grant writing is like building with LEGO. Both grant writing projects and LEGO involve a process of building and assembling different pieces to create a coherent and structured outcome. They require a foundation, a solid structure, and precision. However, there is also a sense of creativity in the process. Many times, both grant writing projects require collaboration. Finally, there is the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when you complete the project.

02 Jun

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...

26 May

Posted at 18:23h in Competency One, Federal Grants, Funding Opportunities, Government Grants, Inspiration, Kellie Brunguard, Program Design

This Memorial Day, we recognize the sacrifice those who serve our country have made; through their time, families, and, ultimately, their lives. Assel Grant Services recognizes and pays gratitude to those who have served our country and takes this time to acknowledge the history, a...

24 May

Posted at 19:19h in Competency One, Funding Opportunities
Department of Health and Human Services – Administration for Children & Families (ACYF) Attention organizations and communities working to end youth homelessness, adolescent pregnancy, and domestic violence! The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)’s Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program is accepting applications for the basic center (BCP) and street outreach (SO) programs, which will provide temporary shelter and counseling services to youth who have left home without the permission of parents or guardians, have been forced to leave home, or homeless youth who might otherwise end up in law enforcement custody, the child welfare, or juvenile justice systems. These programs were created in response to a growing concern for youth in need of long-term, supportive assistance that emergency shelter programs were not equipped to provide, and to provide prevention and intervention services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been subjected to, or are at risk of being subjected to, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and severe forms of trafficking in persons.

21 May

Posted at 13:21h in Competency Eight, Competency One, Courses, Federal Grants, Funding, GPCI Competencies, Grant Writing, How-To, Julie Alsup, Research, Uncategorized

      HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration Session 5 of the Federal Agency Series Register Now     In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities HRSA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. We'll...

14 May

Posted at 18:42h in Competency Three, Competency Two, Kellie Brunguard, Professionalism, Strategy
Collaborations are a growing trend in the grant industry, but how do you successfully lead a project without pulling your hair out? Managing projects with multiple parties involved is sometimes the most prominent barrier experienced in a project. Our calendar has been booked full of new and exciting projects. While this is wonderful, our deadline-driven world means staying on top of proposals, attachments, and signatures to avoid that day-of submission panic. Let’s discuss some tips on how you can manage up to keep your projects on track and your professional relationships intact!

30 Apr

Posted at 01:41h in Competency Four, Competency Three, Courses, GPCI Competencies, Grant Funding Basics, Grant Writing, How-To, Julie Alsup, Program Design, Uncategorized

    Evaluation and Logic Models Session 6 of the Grant Funding Basics Series Almost all grant funders ask what effect a program will have on the participants and how the organization knows of a program’s success. This session will teach the development professionals who write grants methods for defining...

30 Apr

Posted at 01:24h in Competency Eight, Competency One, Courses, Federal Grants, Funding, GPCI Competencies, Grant Writing, How-To, Julie Assel, GPC, Research, Uncategorized

      DOJ - Department of Justice Session 2 of the Federal Agency Series Enroll Now     In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the DOJ works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. We'll then...

28 Apr

Posted at 13:03h in Competency Eight, Competency One, Courses, Federal Grants, Funding, GPCI Competencies, Grant Writing, How-To, Leah Hyman, Research, Uncategorized

      USDA - Department of Agriculture Session 4 of the Federal Agency Series Enroll Now     In this session, we will educate the participants in the core mission, principles, and strategic priorities the USDA works by, their budget, and what that budget aims to address in national priorities. We'll then...