Grant Professionals Association

MAY 14, 2025

I started consulting part-time and slowly took on grant writing and management work. She recently earned her Grant Professional Certification (GPC) and brings over a decade of nonprofit experience to her work. GPC Competencies: 4,5,8 Im the first full-time grant professional my organization has ever had.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Grant Writing Process: Step by Step The grant writing process is often perceived as daunting, but breaking it down into manageable steps can demystify the art. Lastly, many grant writers grapple with time management, struggling to juggle grant writing alongside other responsibilities. About Shavonn V.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 11, 2025

Before AI, cloud-based platforms, and fancy grant management software, grant writing was a hands-on, paper-filled, finger-cramping journey. Author Bio: Babette Allen, MBA, is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Babette Allen Consulting, a State of Florida-certified minority-owned consulting firm. That napkin?

Logic Model

Grant Professionals Association

JANUARY 28, 2025

The uniform guidance, legislation, the eGovernment Initiative, presidential memoranda, and the management agendas for the past two very different presidents have all pointed to the strategic management of data, particularly federal spending and performance data, all of which affects financial assistance.

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Fundraising HayDay

MARCH 21, 2024

Hear key takeaways from each of our esteemed guests: Bernard Turner , GPC, Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Belmont University Cheryl Kester , CFRE, GPC, 2023 Distinguished Fellow Awardee and Owner of The Kester Group Doris Shivers , GPC, Director of Grant Innovation and Management for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Egondu Onuoha (..)

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

I admired and looked up to fellow chapter members who were grant writing veterans, many of whom had their GPC. Little did I know those conversations, and applying for a GPC scholarship, would change the trajectory of my career and my life forever. My fellow chapter members told me about the GPC scholarship and said I should apply.

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Assel Grant Services

JANUARY 6, 2024

WHO defines burnout as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Consider outsourcing special opportunities to a consultant to prepare a proposal and respect grant professional’s capacity. However, sometimes it is a great fit.

Burnout

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2024

Grant seeking, proposal development, and post-award management can fill some professionals with dread. Share your knowledge around grant seeking, writing, and management with those who are unfamiliar, inexperienced, or need clarity around any part of the process. Please Do: Educate others. Create openness. Communicate.

Management

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

If you run a consulting firm, you understand the value of their greatest asset- your people. There are nuances in how you manage employees and subcontractors that will be discussed in a future article so stay tuned. Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™.

Subcontractor

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Too often, grant management is seen as a scary, messy aspect of grant funding, and we have a vague understanding of the requirements or components. In the nonprofit field, it’s common for staff to be put in a role where they manage grants but might not have the knowledge or resources to understand what that entails.

Grant Management

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By now, I hope you are realizing grant management doesn’t have to be a scary web of confusing topics and rules. With this grant management series, I aim to outline some of the commonly seen issues and provide resources to learn more. A grant manager is anyone involved in the management and administration of a grant (e.g.,

Indirect Cost

Assel Grant Services

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you have ever flinched at the mention of policies and procedures, conflict of interest, or grant reporting, we may be able to help take the fear out of grant management. Too often, grant management is seen as scary and messy, with staff hesitant to learn because they may uncover more than they know how to handle.

Grant Management

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 27, 2024

But, does QA/QI also have a place in a nonprofit organization’s successful grants management strategy? Apply “lessons learned” from both successful and unsuccessful grant application submissions to modify your grants management strategy. peer professional organization the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)).

Grant Management

Assel Grant Services

JUNE 24, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the reasons why you sign up for webinars, attain or continue to maintain your grant professional certification (GPC), or set out to learn an entirely new skill set (like project management)? The Post Award Grant Management and Compliance pathway is available now, with more in development.

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Grant Professionals Association

MAY 15, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the reasons why you sign up for webinars, attain or continue to maintain your grant professional certification (GPC), or set out to learn an entirely new skill set (like project management)? The Post Award Grant Management and Compliance pathway is available now, with more in development.

Grantschool

Assel Grant Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) There are just over 300 CGMS professionals at the end of 2023; only five have also received their GPC, including two AGS staff. The CGMS covers the lifecycle of federal grants, strongly emphasizing federal post-award management practices. There are 1.4

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 3, 2024

Their* answers fell into five categories: Recognition: We would love it if the profession became as ubiquitously understood as fundraisers, data analysts, and project managers. If you are working with a consultant, time spent on project management is billable. of all the work I do.”

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Before I began working as a grant consultant, I did not understand all the details and intricacies of grant budgets, including the difference between restricted and unrestricted funds. Building trust involves demonstrating sound financial management and showing funders how the organization uses funds responsibly to reach its goals.

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Fundraising HayDay

JULY 25, 2024

Laura , founder and CEO of Grant Fundraising Consultants , joined us to share those reasons and ways in which grant professionals can educate their colleagues and others about the true nature of grant work. It’s time that is understood.

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Assel Grant Services

JULY 6, 2024

If you are interested in grant services, training, or federal review services, or are interested in our career opportunities, Julie Assel, CGMS, GPC, President/CEO , will be happy to talk with you about this opportunity and provide you with a quote for grant services.

Metrics

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It could be a simple spreadsheet or one of the many relationship management software programs. Grant, GPC, has worked as a grant professional since 1998 and is the principal owner of Grant Consulting Services, LLC., Look for common connections through LinkedIn and other social media tools. Author Bio: Valerie A. founded in 2000.

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Think and Ink Grants

AUGUST 19, 2024

However, once you grasp the process, it becomes much more manageable. At Think and Ink Grant Consulting, we’ve developed a proven approach to winning federal grants across various agencies. Shavonn About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting.

Federal Grants

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 28, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) adopted the NAICS system to compare business statistics among North American countries. The GPC remains the only nationally accredited credential for Grant Professionals globally! Learn more at www.grantsforcities.org GPC Competency #7 Census Bureau, 2024).

GPCI

Grant Consulting Services

JUNE 27, 2024

CEUs towards acquiring the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) or maintaining your GPC certification when you complete all seven courses in the Grantegy program. Navigate Grant Management & Evaluation: With expert guidance, you can maximize your funding, engage in proactive compliance, and achieve long-term success.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Typically, the individuals writing and managing grants for your organization are not people with titles like grant administrator, grant manager, or director of grants. DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services, LLC is so excited to be season 5 sponsors for Fundraising HayDay , a podcast about grants and such.

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Assel Grant Services

MARCH 31, 2024

Instrumental defines grant readiness as a measurement of your organization’s capacity to research, apply, win, and manage grant applications successfully. In addition, the team should understand the legal and ethical requirements for managing grants, which can vary based on the source and scope of funding.

GPC

Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Managing your nonprofit's reputation is similar. It can also be easily lost, so managing reputational risk is key. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com About Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 10, 2024

– Beth Archer, GPC, RSM Incorporating movement throughout the day like yoga/stretching, walking on my treadmill desk, and physically playing with my kids for a few minutes when they get home from school. – Diane Leonard, GPC, RST Before work, I start the day with a short walk. Share in the comments below.

Burnout

Think and Ink Grants

MAY 19, 2022

This is why my firm, Think and Ink Grant Consulting ® is one of the few firms to offer grant management as a service. Always make sure your reporting is submitted correctly and on time, and that you are managing the funding exactly as outlined in the grant agreement.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 10, 2024

This concept is manifested via managing relationships with current funders year-round. Author Bio: Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC, is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. She has over 20 years of experience delivering practical, real-world advice to nonprofit leaders nationwide.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 1, 2024

Author Bio: Michaela Hayes, MHSA, CFRE, GPC is owner of Hayes Impact Consulting (formerly Hayes Marketing & Communications), based in California, where she has served as principal consultant for close to 30 years. How can grant professionals leverage AI to elevate our profession and have greater impact?

AI

Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 3, 2021

As shared in the Fiscal Sponsorship: a 360 Degree Perspective created by a Trust for Conservation Innovation, a fiscal sponsor is "a nonprofit organization that provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services to help build the capacity of charitable projects."

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

However, there is one thing every nonprofit must do regardless of whether you write the grant yourselves or outsource it to a grant writing and nonprofit consulting firm like Think and Ink Grants (www.thinkandinkgrants.com). The one thing every nonprofit must do cannot be outsourced - the funder wants to hear directly from you.

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Think and Ink Grants

APRIL 14, 2022

Shavonn Richardson, MBA, GPC is Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting™. She earned the GPC (Grant Professional Certified) credential from the Grant Professionals Certification Institute in 2020. Shavonn earned a BBA from Howard University and an MBA from Emory University.

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Think and Ink Grants

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Whether you're a nonprofit founder, manager, or consultant, this guide is for you. Schedule a complimentary consultation today: www.thinkandinkgrants.com. Richardson, MBA, GPC Shavonn is the Founder and CEO of Think and Ink Grant Consulting. About Shavonn V.

Grant Writing

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 29, 2024

Whether I was getting new clients from posting my services on the Consultant Directory or posting a job and hiring top talent from the GPA Career Center, my GPA membership assisted me with finding them. I use our free access to GrantStation to forecast new funding sources and build my grants calendar. Lesson #2 - Leverage local resources.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 11, 2023

As a new consultant, one of my biggest hurdles has been building confidence in my experience and expertise. As grant professionals, whether in-house or consulting, we are often looked at as experts. As grant professionals, whether in-house or consulting, we are often looked at as experts.

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