As a political scientist, I have always been fascinated by the biographies of charismatic leaders like John Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi. As I studied their speeches and other communications I began to note certain common themes that gave their communications greater urgency, effectiveness, and persuasive power. I will share one of their most…
Now the presidential election is heating up, I find myself interested in the little tricks used by political consultants to influence voters. As a grant writer, I have applied a lot of their ideas to benefit the clients we serve at Drew & Associates. Some of the political consultants’ best ideas are the result of…
As a grant writer, I have found the use of this Project Innovator form can spare your efforts from many difficulties.
Eat the frogs first. This means getting your unpleasant chores done first. I number all my chores each evening or morning and then force myself to do the top one or two first thing in the morning.
One of our favorite spots to eat in Las Vegas is a restaurant called Trevi which is located in the heart of The Forum Shops at Caesars. It is perfect for us. There is no casino in sight and no cigarette smoke in the air. It is next to the fountain pictured above. The sky…
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA – Trish and I waited for the crowds to thin out and then went to see Top Gun Maverick today at the local Regency Director’s Cut Theatre. People we trust on television promised us it was a patriotic, feel-good movie. They were right. In the movie, Tom Cruise reprises his role as…
Empathy for the funder can be a touchstone for success as a grant writer.