My new book, Writing With a Mission: How to Create a Successful Career as a Grant Writer” will be available in just a few short days (September 9th). This book is the book that Bruce (my co-author) and I wish we had when we were at the beginning of our careers as grant writers and…
I don’t know about you, but I need a dang break. The last few weeks of being quarantined and navigating this COVID-19 landscape have been incredibly draining. I have more work than I can handle, panicked clients who are worried about whether or not their organization will survive this pandemic (and what will it…
I had planned to write this blog post on becoming a grant consultant long before the COVID-19 crisis hit, but now this topic seems even more timely than it did a month ago. Last year my business partner, Bruce Ripley, and I wrote the book Granted: How to Break Into Freelance Grant Writing and…
Alright, board members. It’s your turn! In my last blog post we got in the head of nonprofit staff members and outlined the things they wish their boards knew and some suggestions on improving that partnership. Now it’s time to turn the tables and let board members vent some frustrations and talk about some of…