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Did You Know: The Importance of Researching Funders Before Applying by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

As grant professionals, we must ensure that our clients’ projects match the funder’s goals. Key Takeaways: Here are some key points to remember when researching funders: Make sure that your project matches the funder’s goals before you apply. Identify funding sources that align with organizational needs and goals.

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Did You Know: How to Find the Right Grant Opportunities for Your Organization by Roxanne Jensen, Ed.S., GPC

Assel Grant Services

Choosing the wrong grant opportunity can potentially waste organizational time and resources. Start with Your Mission It is important to focus on your organization’s mission and goals as you begin your grant research. Competency #2: Knowledge of organizational development as it pertains to grant readiness; Skill 2.1:

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Small Nonprofit Blog Series: Grantsmanship: Being a Responsible Grantee by Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC

Assel Grant Services

After reviewing your award letter or agreement: Make sure you and all staff or volunteers who will be working on the grant project understand the project goals and proposed implementation plans. Review the project budget and how your grant fits into that financial structure.

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Competition and Training: Not just skills for the court By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Having the right people on the team ensures grant seeking is a cohesive process that addresses your team’s true needs and capabilities. Practice (Grant Readiness) Once a team is developed, practice is where you develop and perfect all the plays and roles required for game day.

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Writing Grants When You’re NOT a Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

As of 2022, the Grant Professionals Association has a little over 3,000 members and there are around 400 individuals with the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential. Take the time ensure your organization is grant ready. Unsure if you’re grant ready? Be prepared to fail.

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Standing Up a New Grants Management Function

Grant Professionals Association

As you decide if your organization needs the infrastructure to manage federal grants, remember, many grants from states and local governments are from federal sources (pass through grants), so you have to manage them as federal dollars. Grant readiness is your organization’s ability to apply for, manage and report on funding.

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From Pursuit to Post-Award Compliance: Successful Project Design for Full Federal Grant Lifecycle

Grant Professionals Association

With the windfall of federal funds flowing down from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), new grant programs announcements are constantly popping up and shifting carefully planned annual funding strategies. GPC Competencies: 2, 3, 5, 8