Grantitude

On the Fundraising HayDay Podcast episode that dropped today, I spoke with Kimberly Hays de Muga and Amanda Day about a very hard topic, but one I’m pretty passionate about…failure! There’s a lot that leads up to my views on failure, and we cover some of that in my grants origin story and how I found the Maxwell Leadership Team. It was all based on losses, lay-offs, burnout, and questions of why…

It’s hard to believe my baby is 15 (my real one and the biz)! I’ve often told my origin story, but haven’t written about it. Crazy for a business with “writing” in it’s name. If you’ll indulge me, I’m a bit nostalgic as today is the 15th anniversary of when I submitted the paperwork to officially be an LLC. This is my grant and business origin story (you can’t have one without the other)… After…

Join Stacy Fitzsimmons, MBA, starting April in a deep dive into John Maxwell’s High Road Leadership. This 6-week Mastermind will be a facilitated discussion that goes beyond any “book group” you may have participated in before. Covering two chapters a week, you will take a personal journey to discover your own leadership traits and learn how to navigate the high road of leadership.  The book is…

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s astonishing to look back and realize just how swiftly 2024 has flown by. For us, as dedicated grant consultants, it has been a whirlwind of activity, brimming with challenges, opportunities, and remarkable achievements – including more than $80 million in wins! The Fast-Paced Journey of 2024 The year began with a slew of new projects, each…

How to Succeed When Things Are Up in the Air As we get closer to the new year, grant writers are facing a lot of uncertainty when it comes to federal funding. The political climate is changing, budgets are tight, and priorities are shifting, making it tough to secure the funding needed for important projects. But don’t worry! With some smart planning, strategic thinking, and a proactive…

In the vibrant world of grant writing, we often celebrate the success stories of groundbreaking projects, transformative initiatives, and the significant impact grants have on communities. However, today I want to shine a light on those who rarely stand in the spotlight but whose contributions are invaluable. It’s time we extend our heartfelt Grantitude to the unsung heroes who make the grant…

This is a workbook designed to accompany Stacy’s presentation and upcoming ebook exploring how we manage work and personal time and priorities. It is for consultants, small business owners, and grant professionals to find a path that works for you. 

Anyone else have a case of the winter blahs? I know that we’ve had a less “wintery” winter than what we could have had in the Midwest, but it’s still been cold…and dark…and gray. Lots of gray. It makes me want to stay in, read, and not really tackle the extra projects I know I should be doing. Getting COVID right before Christmas didn’t help matters. Not to say I haven’t been productive. I got…

Congratulations to all Indiana GEER awardees!

The SNF Writing Solutions team congratulates the recipients of the Indiana Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds. We are proud to have assisted the Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS) in cooperation with Jennings County School Corporation on their award to pilot datacasting as a broadband/cellular data alternative for eLearning. We can’t wait to see the positive outcome of…

Data-Driven Decision Making: Putting Data Behind Your Decisions for Improved Outcomes in Community Health Centers

I’m a big believer in intuition, especially when you’re a seasoned professional. But I’m also a HUGE believer in data-driven decision making. How do I marry these two seemingly disparate concepts? I back up my intuitive leaps with a look at the data. I explain a portion of my methodology in a whitepaper written for the healthcare industry, but relevant to many others, in partnership with…

The 5-Why’s: A discovery tool that’s not just for toddlers

For any parents out there or for anyone who’s ever spent time with a three-year-old, you are familiar with the question “why”? It seems like the stream of why’s can be endless. This inquisitive nature is lost for many in adulthood. This lost art of asking why can be very beneficial when you’re looking at issues within your organization. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable, just like those toddler…

HRSA’s Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is Open – Due March 12th

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Strategic Planning when “Ideal” isn’t an Option

Live event Tuesday, November 17, 2020 7:00-9:00 pm ET

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Generally I start talking about strategic planning and revisiting plans in September so that 4th quarter is a ramp-up to the next year. Like all plans in 2020, mine are delayed/changed a bit. So! No blog post about planning today, instead, it…

FY2021 Farm to School Grant Request for Applications (RFA) Now Available

The fiscal year (FY) 2021 Farm to School Grant Program RFA is now available through grants.gov. If you are thinking of applying, but don’t have the capacity right now, our Farm to School winning team is on standby to help you with your application. From full-write to just help along the way, we can tailor our services to meet your need and budget. Apps are due January 8th (with holiday breaks,…

SNF Writing Solutions is turning 10!

I think the Grateful Dead described this journey best – “What a long strange trip it’s been!” I started the company as a result of a layoff amid an economic downturn and start of a recovery. It’s a strange sense of deja vu that my company turns 10 amid an economic downturn while we try to navigate the beginnings of a recovery. I submitted the paperwork to form SNF Writing Solutions, LLC on…