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Six questions to ask before applying for a grant

May 26, 2011 by Deborah Ward

In last month’s column, I highlighted a paper entitled “Right-sizing the Grantmaking Process,” which was written by Project Streamline, an initiative of the Grant Managers Network. In that…

Four ways funders can help grant applicants

May 26, 2011May 1, 2011 by Deborah Ward

Recently, I read an article that answered several questions I’ve had about grant makers for a long time. Not only that, but the article also addressed several questions…

How to disseminate the results of a grant-funded project

April 8, 2011April 1, 2011 by Deborah Ward, CFRE

Seasoned grant writers might notice that some funders, especially for major grant programs, ask for a dissemination plan in their request for proposals. That is, applicants are asked…

Seven strategies for successful grants management

September 19, 2014March 1, 2011 by Deborah Ward, CFRE

The current economic situation has prompted many entities to apply for grants they’ve never applied for in the past, which has resulted in even more competition for grant…

Death of a grant proposal: Six lessons learned in post-mortem

April 26, 2010April 1, 2010 by By Deborah Ward

As I write this column, I'm mourning the death of a grant proposal that, after many weeks of discussion and hard work, did not get submitted. I'm conducting…

Eight essential skills for school grant seekers

April 26, 2010March 1, 2010 by By Deborah Ward

I recently had dinner with two grants professionals in Florida. One of them was quite upset, because someone she knew had remarked that the role of a grant…

Five key ways to evaluate grant projects

April 26, 2010February 1, 2010 by By Deborah Ward

The following information regarding evaluations was provided by Dr. Matt Rearick, an evaluator who is currently an assistant professor of education, health, and human performance at Roanoke College…

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