The Grantsmanship Center Podcast

Grant Proposals for Arts and Culture

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:10:00 PST

This Week's Podcast: Grant Proposals for Arts and Culture. Listen in as trainers Judith Gooch and Kevin Wiberg sit down to discuss funding for the arts and other cultural projects, and the best ways to adapt your grant proposal.

"Understanding Arts & Culture Proposals" is included in the five article series on "Adapting the Program Planning & Proposal Writing Model," available at http://www.tgci.com/publications.shtml http://www.tgci.com/publications.shtml/

Special thanks to Glen Hansard, Colm MacConIomaire, and the Frames for use of "People Get Ready."

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"7 Steps to Warding Off the (Mission) Creep" by Patty Hasselbring

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:28:00 PST

This Week's Podcast: "7 Steps to Warding Off the (Mission) Creep." The term "mission creep" was originally coined to describe the tendency of military operations in foreign countries to gradually expand in scope, requiring commitment of more and more resources, until the original mission is overshadowed and neglected. Mission creep occurs in nonprofit organizations as well. The article is available for viewing at http://www.tgci.com/newsletter/archives/09_2008_1_3.ASP/

Special thanks to Glen Hansard, Colm MacConIomaire, and the Frames for use of "People Get Ready."

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"'Free Money' for Federal Grantees?" by Chuck Putney

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:57:00 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Free Money" for Federal Grantees? Every grant proposal professional must at some point respond to colleagues, board members, or volunteers who think a federal grant represents "free money"--that to get tens of thousands, or even millions, of dollars for your cause, all you have to do is send in a proposal. This is an illusion. The article is available for viewing at http://www.tgci.com/newsletter/archives/08_2008_1_2.ASP/

Special thanks to Glen Hansard, Colm MacConIomaire, and the Frames for use of "People Get Ready."

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"What Is Grantsmanship?"

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:43:00 PST

This Week's Podcast: "What Is Grantsmanship?" If you're a proposal writer, chances are you've been given a grants "wish list" and urged to "just go and get the money." Is that grantsmanship? The newly revised and soon-to-be-released version of Norton J. Kiritz's groundbreaking work, "Program Planning & Proposal Writing," defines grantsmanship. The article is available for viewing at http://www.tgci.com/newsletter/archives/07_2008_1_1.ASP/

Special thanks to Glen Hansard, Colm MacConIomaire, and the Frames for use of "People Get Ready."

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"Direct Mail Fundraising: Testing the Trends," by Fran Jacobowitz and Kay P. Lautman

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:57:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Direct Mail Fundraising: Testing the Trends". Direct mail fundraising hasn't disappeared in the wake of Internet marketing. Find out how to effectively reach potential donors. Authors, Fran Jacobowitz and Kay P. Lautman of Lautman & Company, a Washington, DC-based fundraising firm, specialize in membership and donor development. This article is excerpted with permission from Direct Response Fund Raising: Mastering New Trends for Results, edited by Michael Johnston. This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Direct Mail Fundraising.pdf/

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"How to Conduct a Focus Group," by Judith Sharken Simon

Tues, 29 Apr 2008 15:58:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "How to Conduct a Focus Group". Focus groups can be extremely useful for nonprofits wishing to connect with their communities. Author, Judith Sharken Simon, was a senior consultant with Community Services Group of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation. This article is excerpted with permission from Conducting Successful Focus Groups, part of the Fieldstone Alliance Nonprofit Field Guide Series. This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/How to Conduct a Focus Group.pdf/

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"A Basic Guide to Program Evaluation," by Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D.

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:03:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "A Basic Guide to Program Evaluation". You don't have to be an expert evaluator to carry out a useful program evaluation. The author, Carter McNamara, is co-founder of Authenticity Consulting, LLC and founder of the online Free Management Library. This article is excerpted from his Field Guide to Nonprofit Program Design, Marketing and Evaluation. This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/A Basic Guide to Program Evaluation.pdf/

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"One Program Officer's Candid Tips for Grantseekers"

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:38:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "One Program Officer's Candid Tips for Grantseekers". Get an insider's perspective on how foundations operate--and how grantseekers should approach them. This article is adapted from a Grantsmanship Center alumni gathering with Dr. Joel Orosz, a former program director in Philanthropy and Volunteerism at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/One Program Officer%27s Candid Tips for Grantseekers.pdf/

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"Hard Data/Soft Data: How They Help You Build Strong Proposals," by Norton J. Kiritz

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 03:42:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Hard Data/Soft Data: How They Help You Build Strong Proposals". Learn how to determine the best hard and soft data from your organization, and to draw on both for an excellent proposal. Author Norton J. Kiritz, is founder of The Grantsmanship Center. This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Hard Data.pdf/

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"Tips for Submitting E-Grant Applications," by Barbara Floersch

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:01:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Tips for Submitting E-Grant Applications". This series of tips was explored by alumni online in The Grantsmanship Center Alumni Forum. Author Barbara Floersch, is a trainer for The Grantsmanship Center. This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/internet.shtml/

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"Writing Proposals for Capacity Building," by Susan Chandler

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:49:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Writing Proposals for Capacity Building". Funders want to improve organizations not rescue them. Make sure you are starting from a position of strength. Author Susan Chandler, is a trainer for The Grantsmanship Center. This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Writing Proposals for Capacity Building.pdf

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"Tax Deductions for Volunteers," by Conrad Teitell, LL.B, LL.M.

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:20:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Tax Deductions for Volunteers". Itemizing your volunteer expenses now can pay off in the upcoming tax season. Author Conrad Teitell, partner in the law firm, Cummings and Lockwood, LLC, is also editor of the monthly newletter, Taxwise Giving.
This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Tax Deductions for Volunteers.pdf

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"Employee Evaluation," by Jerry Jensen

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:51:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Employee Evaluation". Despite unpredictable funding and executive and staff turnover, your organization can build a team to last. Learn how from Jerry Jensen, who served for many years as Personnel Director of the RAND Corporation.
This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Employee Evaluation.pdf

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"No Mercy from the Margin Police," by Susan Compo

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:51:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "No Mercy from the Margin Police". Thinking about applying for a government grant? Take a minute to listen to this example of how to avoid getting your proposal rejected at a glance. Writer Susan Compo, who filed this report for The Grantsmanship Center Magazine, is currently working on a biography of the actor Warren Oates.
This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/No Mercy from the Margin Police.pdf

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"Federal Grantmaking: The Long View of History," by Barbara Floersch

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:14:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "Federal Grantmaking: The Long View of History". Integral to what the Hoover Commission called "the warp and woof of present-day government," federal grant making is an essential part of the mechanism for federal change. Author, Barbara Floersch, is a trainer for the Grantsmanship Center. The article is available for viewing at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/govfunding.shtml/

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

"How to Write a Mission Statement," by Janel M. Radtke

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:14:05 PST

This Week's Podcast: "How to Write a Mission Statement". Does your organization have one? Is it still relevant? If you're thinking about drafting or updating your mission statement, tune in to this podcast for guidelines from an expert. Janel M. Radke, the author, served as the first executive director of the Center for Strategic Communications and as vice president for communications for the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
This article can be viewed at http://www.tgci.com/magazine/How to Write a Mission Statement.pdf

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com

A Brief History of The Grantsmanship Center

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:14:05 PST

Like many of the organizations that we train, we started out of one small room. With a card table and a couple chairs in a hallway, one-by-one, The Grantsmanship Center started helping grassroots organizations plan to make their programs successful, write a clearly-stated grant proposal, and ultimately connect with the right funding sources. Since 1972, we have prepared over 110,000 individuals, and we continue to train those driven to make a difference in their communities. We welcome you to learn more about us.

The Grantsmanship Center, the leader in grant development training: www.tgci.com