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Training Junior Grant Writers—Without Losing Your Mind or Missing Deadlines

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Youre deep in a federal proposal, juggling 10 stakeholders, two budgets, and a narrative that still needs serious polishthen your inbox pings: Hey, can I shadow you today? Welcome to the wild world of mentoring junior grant writers. Mentoring is a marathon, not a sprintbut regular touchpoints make it a smoother run for everyone.

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Five Tips to Improve Your Grant Writing and Write Grants Better

Think and Ink Grants

Find a Mentor Mentorship is transformative for any grant writer. A mentor can provide personalized guidance, helping you navigate challenges and avoid costly mistakes. Organizations like the Grant Professionals Association offer mentoring programs for members. When it comes to grant writing, mentors are invaluable.

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15 Activities and Program Grants to Support At-Risk Teens and Their Families

GrantNews

Mentorship programs pair teens with mentors who understand their challenges and can provide ongoing support and advice. Regular check-ins and activities help build trust and encourage positive behaviors, while mentors also reinforce the lessons learned in family-focused sessions.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

Nonprofit Grant Proposal Budget Calculations: A Road Map Whats the best way to make your nonprofits budget stand out on a grant application? A nonprofits budget reflects much more than just the financial health of an organization it also shows your deepest priorities. You want a good volunteer to stick around!

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From IRB to Intake: Starting a Research Study in Women’s Exercise Science

HSF House

Based on our findings and within our budget, we were able to purchase five OURA rings that best represent the size ranges needed. Im grateful to be surrounded by outstanding mentors in our lab who have guided me throughout my research journey and continue to support me in this project. Dr. Robert Hickner, Ph.D.,

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What do you believe are the most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission?

Blue Avocado

Youth Outreach and Support: We need to create programs offering safe spaces and peer mentoring for LGBTQ+ youth to address issues like bullying and family rejection. Colleen from The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA Transparency and vulnerability in advocacy.

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Elevate Your Proposals: Effective Grant Writing Examples for Students

Allied Grant Writers

Well-articulated grant proposals demonstrate an applicant’s understanding of the project’s goals, budget implications, and anticipated impact. Detailed Budget Proposal A comprehensive budget proposal is essential in demonstrating the financial viability of a project.