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For more than a decade CharityChannel members have supported each other by contributing thousands of online articles on topics that busy, in-the-trenches practitioners can use in their day-to-day work. Here are the latest contributions.

Have you ever dreamed of being a published author?

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Do you love working in the grant field? Do you know a lot about how to do your job? Do others seek you out for advice and guidance regarding grant functions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be one of the people that Grants and Foundation Review is looking for!

As a reader of our articles, you know that our contributing authors voluntarily share their knowledge and expertise with others in our field – all with the goal of promoting higher standards and greater degrees of professionalism among grant writers, developers, and administrators.

 Contributed by: Rebecca Shawver, CharityChannel Contributor
Rebecca Shawver


Yes! Good News for Grantseekers!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Recently, the Chronicle of Philanthropy (the top information source for those involved in philanthropy) shared the news that small to mid-sized grant-making foundations actually exceeded their payout requirements in 2009.

Yes, you read that right. In the midst of all the economic gloom and doom, some foundations actually increased their giving.


 Contributed by: Pamela Grow, CharityChannel Contributor
Pamela Grow


What Are We Really Saying?

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Seldom do I chuckle out loud as I read the newspaper — especially one that focuses upon higher education issues. But as I read David Galef’s “Translation of the Last Department Meeting,” I found myself giggling and tearing up with laughter. (Inside Higher Ed, 03-12-2010.) His translations were insightful and funny. As I read through his list of common phrases and comments heard at faculty meetings, the faces of several of my colleagues floated through my mind as I thought about their words, and the hidden meaning behind them.

As most of you know, grant writers aren’t necessarily known for their humor. We are typically very serious professionals that focus upon facts, figures, outcomes, and implementation plans. But we all know that to survive in the grant field, we must develop a sense of humor.


 Contributed by: Rebecca Shawver, CharityChannel Contributor
Rebecca Shawver


Grant Management Tasks You Don’t Want to Overlook

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

So your grant application was funded. Congratulations! While celebration is in order, don’t loosen your boot straps just yet.  No matter the size of the grant award or sophistication of the funder, there is a universal list of tasks to be followed to effectively manage grant awards from private and corporate foundations, starting from the moment you open the award letter. (This article is less applicable to federal, state and local government grant awards.)
 Contributed by: Stacie Harting Marsh, CharityChannel Contributor
Stacie Harting Marsh

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