Learning to Let Go and Preparing for the Year Ahead
When I think about 2019 I often feel that there is a need for catharsis and letting go of the things that held me back this year and trying to be more mindful of putting my best foot forward in 2019. I think for me I think a lot about being mindful and present and […]
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I am grateful for these top 5 things
It’s that time of year again when we give thanks to those things in our lives that give us pleasure and comfort and being grateful for our family and friends. While I am always grateful for those people who enrich my life, I wanted to provide some levity and offer up 5 things I am […]
Best Tips from the GPA Annual Conference
Last week I attended the Grant Professionals Association Annual Conference in Chicago and was able to learn from and facilitate conversations with grant professionals all over the country. I always learn something new each time I go, and as I reflect on the conference, I wanted to share some key takeaways: Building funder and grantee […]
#Frankenproposal
In honor of Halloween, I wanted to share a scary story… I am sure my fellow writers (and almost anyone who works on a team where the end product is a final document) can relate to the #FRANKENPROPOSAL (queue scream). Do you know what the #Frankenproposal is? Well, what starts out as a document […]
4 Reasons We ALL Need a Mentor
Even the most seasoned nonprofit, consulting and business professionals among us need to mentor. Why is mentoring so important? Why must we continue to refine and expand our capabilities? Let’s examine the benefits of mentorship… The more things change the more things stay the same. Perhaps someone with more experience and provide guidance on a […]
What is Your Grants Story?
Last year I attended a session at the Grant Professionals Association National Conference last year led by Sharon Skinner who discussed the importance of storytelling in our grant applications. This seems counterintuitive as grant writing has to be responsive to certain questions (who, what why, when, where, how) and removed from narration. Essentially, when writing a […]
Under Pressure: Top 4 Ways to Avoid Burning Out
Let’s be honest with ourselves. It is not easy to work in fundraising. Whether you are writing grants, cultivating relationships with major donors, managing special events or drafting marketing materials, you know that in the end, there is a bottom line. Your work has an impact on your organization(s) and that can be incredibly […]
