Funder Relations - Assel Grant Services

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...

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...