Dangerous Grant Writing: Developing the Heroic Aspects of Your Client’s Stories
As you build drama and excitement into your grants, it is important to be careful with the way you tell stories about your clients
Charismatic Grant Writing: Developing the Heroic Aspects of Your Charity and Your Resume
As a student of charismatic leadership, I was surprised by the extent to which great leaders of the past outperformed competing leaders simply by putting themselves into dangerous situations that others wisely avoided.
Easier Than It Looks: How to Perform Grant Writing Trick Shots
If you have experience as a grant writer, I am sure you have had moments when others have been astounded by your ability to solve a problem in just the few minutes before the grant is due.
What Music Inspires Others to Write: The Genres that Seem to Work for Professional Writers
I have had background music going on while I am writing at least since my high school days when I did a column for my hometown newspaper, the Daily Signal.
Six Tips for Improving Your Concentration as a Grant Writer
Over the years, I have found ways to maintain my level of concentration despite the increasing stress of family and business life. Here is what works for me.
How is Grant Writing Like Forged in Fire?
Except for my interest in multi-function Swiss Army knives, I have never had any curiosity about knives, swords, or forges. Now all that has changed.
Five Tips for Getting Started with Your Grant Research Calls
I have tried most of the major grant research data-bases. At this point, I do not have any strong preferences between them. They all seem to draw off the same government compiled IRS 990 statements.