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Traditionally, the holidays are a slow time for our consulting practice. It is difficult to get much done in the non-profit world at this time of year because so many of us are involved with holiday festivities and family events. Accordingly, I advise our clients to take it easy in December and spend their time planning for the year ahead.
Here at Drew & Associates it is part of our culture to take our own advice. Accordingly, I will be out-of-the-office for most of this month.
I still want you to be prepared to succeed as a grant writer in 2016. I am providing some of my most important tips for starting off strong when you get back to work. Probably my most important tip is to follow the funder's directions. As crazy as those directions get, you will never go wrong by following them to the best of your ability. |
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Follow the Funder's Guidelines: The Most Important Tip for Winning Massive Grants
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Whenever I teach one of our Two Day Grant Writing Retreats, I'm usually quite insistent that the number one most important rule of successful grant writing is the follow the funder's directions. Ironically, I often find myself tempted to violate this iron clad rule myself, especially when I am in a hurry, facing a tough deadline or in the mood to dismiss the funder's tedious requirements as mistakes instead of directions. Luckily, my wife and staff are quick to remind me of this necessity.
When is it harder to follow the funder's directions?
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My Disconcerting Truth: Write the Grant First and Then Do the Research
Every once in a while, I'm surprised at the power of my own techniques. Recently, I was putting a grant application together for a new client with a new potential funder. Following my usual strategy, I started writing the client's application without doing any research - except, of course, interviewing a staff member and a Board member.
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Check Out Everything You Need to Know About Securing Grant Money for Yourself
The Nine Greatest Pathways for Profiting from Grants: How to Get the Resources You Need from Corporate, Foundation, and Government Sources
This 45-page, bound copy of The Nine Greatest Pathways for Profiting from Grants gives you state-of-the-art information on how to get started in obtaining
government benefits, scholarships, individual grants, and Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed loans. It gives you directions on how to start-up your own non-profit organization or how to establish yourself as a grant writing consultant. Finally, it provides effective tips for winning federal funding for both non-secular and faith-based organizations. Price: $30.00 plus shipping and handling.
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Upcoming Drew & Associates Workshops in California
NEW!
Two Day Grant Writing Retreat with Dr. Drew will take place
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday
March 19 & 20, 2016. Sign-up early and save $100 with the early bird rate.
Grant Writing Fundamentals will be taught from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016.
Grant Research will be taught from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Intermediate Grant Writing will be taught from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016.
Fund Raising Fundamentals will be taught from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
City of Riverside - Public Utilities Tel: (951) 492-9497
Dr. Drew's Lightning Fast Grant Writing Techniques will be presented to Riverside City employees only at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Gavilan College, Gilroy Tel: (408) 852-2801
NEW!
Two Day Grant Writing Retreat with Dr. Drew will take place 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday February 16 & 17, 2016. Sign-up early and save $100 with the early bird rate.
Grant Writing Fundamentals will be taught from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
NEW!
Two Day Grant Writing Retreat with Dr. Drew will take place 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday March 1 & 2, 2016. Sign-up early and save $100 with the early bird rate.
Grant Writing Fundamentals will be taught from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016.
Santa Ana College, Santa Ana |
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Mission Statement
Drew & Associates is a management consulting firm that applies Dr. Drew's expertise in assisting clients in adopting transformational, sustainable options that lead to peak performance in grant writing, fundraising and non-profit management. Drew & Associates stands by its Never Quit Guarantee: "We keep writing for free until your charity wins." Visit Our Website
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John C. Drew, Ph.D. | Drew & Associates | 949.643.8058 | j[email protected] | http://drdrewguaranteedgrants.com/ |
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EARN $700 WITH A REFERRAL
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Drew & Associates pays $700.00 apiece for referrals that turn into grant writing work for us. If you know someone who needs the help of a professional grant writer, please give us a call at (949) 643-8058. This $700.00 referral replaces our normal marketing expenditures and our prices to the client do not change from our standard rates. We will make out a check straight to you or to the charity of your choice. . Offer Expires 12/31/2015. |
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SAVE MONEY, RAISE MONEY
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