It’s a tale as old as time. You’ve got a grant to write, but you don’t have the information needed to complete the application. You’ve emailed, you’ve called, you’ve begged, and you’ve pleaded. There’s got to be a better way. Good news – there is! Kimberly and I...
Grant professionals require access to subject matter experts and information to develop successful grant proposals. We often lament about the hardest aspect of this work: getting the information we need in a timely manner. Fortunately, tools exist to aid our quest....
For better or worse, grant applications with character and word counts instead of page limits are the new norm for most online proposals. And yes, I have been writing grants long enough to remember white-knuckled trips to the post office, emergency toner runs, and...
Audit season. Isn’t that everyone’s favorite time of year? Whether your fiscal year ends June 30, September 30, December 31, or some other date, it’s the time of year when an organization’s accountants, budget officers, finance staff, leadership, and grant...
If your agency receives grant funding, chances are you’ve been asked to share said organization’s most recent annual audit. And if enough federal funds are involved, a single audit may be necessary. Let’s dive into the reason for each to ensure you’re meeting funder...
Back in my day (yes, I’m officially old enough to start stories with this fun phrase), writing a college paper was an ordeal. Research took days with the card catalogues at the library. First, and sometime second, drafts were written by hand. Once I finally had the...
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