As a grant writer, it's very important that you get in the habit of planning your year ahead. I find it helpful to have a grants calendar that has my anticipated grant application projects divided by the month.
On the calendar, have a column dedicated to due dates, grant funder contact information, any comments relating to the application, dates for when the decision of approved or denied is received, the grant amount and when it is received and report dates to the funding institution. This is what I find works for me and my clients. Feel free to customize so that the information best fits what you need to track.
Whether you work for an organization as a grant writer or on a consulting basis, all nonprofits like to see what you've planned ahead. To prevent possible communication breakdown between you, the grant writer, and the folks who financially support (pay!) you, present your grants calendar in January and update as needed – usually monthly will suffice.
As you know, 2011 is right around the corner. Now would be a great time to plan your exciting, “fund”-filled year ahead!
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written by Elizabeth Turnbull, December 06, 2010
I'm a big fan of Basecamp, too - I second that recommendation.
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written by Gayle L. Gifford, ACFRE, December 02, 2010
I don't know how an organization that relies on grant funding for any part of its revenue base could live without a grants calendar.
I'd suggest a couple of additional columns for the cultivation process... like first contact, site visits, etc.
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written by KKB, November 30, 2010
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