Navigating the world of grant writing consulting often feels like juggling flaming torches while blindfolded. Trust me, I get it. With a bustling business, a team that relies on me, clients with expectations as high as skyscrapers, and students hanging onto every word of my courses, my day-to-day is anything but simple. And, oh, project and time management? Let’s just say, we’ve had our battles. So, as we get into the question at hand–is grant writing consulting your next, best move?–let’s break it down in a way that anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by their ambitions can follow.  What ..read more

I am an anxious, ADHD business owner with staff who depend on me, grant writing clients who depend on my business, and thousands of students in multiple courses that I develop, market, and teach. Despite always having a team project management system (Trello, then Asana, then ClickUp), I have always struggled, and I mean struggled, with project and time management. I typically rely on my *always on* brain to remind me what is due when and figure out what I should be prioritizing. Guess what, I’m terrible at prioritizing because whatever interests me the most at the time is always what I end up ..read more

This past weekend, while my son and I were deep into our usual ritual of LEGO building with a YouTube tutorial playing in the background, I found myself wandering down memory lane, explaining to him the pre-digital age – a time before smartphones, PCs, tablets, and, yes, YouTube. His baffled reaction, especially about whether ice cream existed in such an archaic era, got me thinking. It’s astounding to see how far technology has advanced in my lifetime, but even more mind-blowing is the pace at which Generative AI has evolved recently. It feels like we’re living in a fast-forward version of te ..read more

By Dr. Krista Kurlinkus, Your Friendly Neighborhood Grant Whisperer Introduction Hey there, fellow grant enthusiasts! Ever wonder what goes on inside the minds of those elusive grant reviewers? Let’s break it down, and while we’re at it, let’s sprinkle in some real talk on how to avoid those all-too-common missteps. Part 1: Decoding the Reviewer’s Playbook Matching Vibes with Goals Reviewers aren’t just about the big ideas. They’re looking for projects that resonate with their organization’s mission. Here’s a pro tip: Do your homework on the funding agency. Check out their past funded projects ..read more

Last week, our team had the privilege of participating in GrantSummit 2023, a beacon for professionals seeking to advance our craft. Amidst a schedule brimming with insightful presentations, the most profound learning experience came not from the stage, but through engaging conversations with hundreds of nonprofit professionals at our exhibit, where we introduced our latest course, “Write Your Grant in 1 Hour Using AI”. We discovered a community at a crossroads regarding the integration of AI into our work. For many, AI is an enigmatic tool—its capabilities shadowed by concerns and a lack of e ..read more

We’ve all heard it a million times: “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? What if the key lies in reframing our perspective, shifting from a narrow focus on time to a holistic approach that encompasses all our resources? Join us as we explore the overlooked dimensions of productivity and unveil strategies that extend beyond the confines of a ticking clock. Dive deep into understanding the real resources you should be managing, and discove ..read more

We’ve all heard it a million times: “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? What if the key lies in reframing our perspective, shifting from a narrow focus on time to a holistic approach that encompasses all our resources? Join us as we explore the overlooked dimensions of productivity and unveil strategies that extend beyond the confines of a ticking clock. Dive deep into understanding the real resources you should be managing, and discove ..read more

We’ve all heard it a million times: “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” Time management has long been heralded as the solution to our increasingly busy lives. But what if the real challenge isn’t managing our minutes and hours? What if the key lies in reframing our perspective, shifting from a narrow focus on time to a holistic approach that encompasses all our resources? Join us as we explore the overlooked dimensions of productivity and unveil strategies that extend beyond the confines of a ticking clock. Dive deep into understanding the real resources you should be managing, and discove ..read more

The Future Regarding the future of our signature course, Grant Writing Made Easy, we’ve carefully considered it over the past year. Initially, I announced its closure on Dec. 15, discontinuing the bi-monthly workshops due to the increasing costs of marketing and operating the course without generating sufficient revenue. During this time, I also needed the opportunity to explore and contemplate the next phase of grant writing. This led to the development of our latest course, “Write Your Grant in 1 Hour Using AI.” While this course helps both beginner and experienced grant writers enhance thei ..read more

Dr. Julie Ann Ward The decision-making process The decision-making process was a long one for me. I had invested years into getting a PhD and felt like I’d won the lottery when I landed a tenure-track position at an R1 university near my family. The great fortune of getting a great job offer when there were very, very few available made it difficult to consider whether it was what I wanted.  I started my PhD in Hispanic Languages and Literatures at UC Berkeley, in one of the more prestigious programs in my field, in 2008. This was also the beginning of the Great Recession. That year the M ..read more