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Taking Grant Writing Stock... My Village... My Work...

Taking Grant Writing Stock... My Village... My Work...

I recently had the opportunity to take stock of how my “village” and my grant writing work have formed and are still shaping who I am. It happened unexpectedly, as I responded to a local nonprofit’s request for consulting quote. To be honest, I have been “stuck” when it comes to blogging.

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Taking Grant Writing Stock… My Village… My Work…

Community Outreach, Featured, Grant Writing, Miscellaneous

I recently had the opportunity to take stock of how my “village” and my grant writing work have formed and are still shaping who I am. It happened unexpectedly, as I responded to a local nonprofit’s request for consulting quote. To be honest, I have been “stuck” when it comes to blogging.

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2020’s Biggest “Loss”

Grant Writing, Miscellaneous, Success Stories

2020’s biggest loss for me professionally was rigorously preparing for months, finally sitting for a professional credential, only to fail it. What a personal WIN!

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Want to be a better grant writer? Stop writing!

Grant Writing

He came running down the stairs toward me, apologizing for his tardiness and for leaving me alone in the lobby for an idle 15 minutes. “Crazy morning, call ran long, come on upstairs, etc.”

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The Best Statements of Need Get to the Root Cause

Grant Writing

I recently met with someone who leads a large organization through major changes. When her team justifies a change, they try to ask the question “Why?” at least five times.

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