Aug 2, 2022What makes a strong proposal?— Part 1 Business proposals are powerful tools to present your unique services, impactful capabilities, and expertise in response to clients’ needs. So, what makes a strong proposal? There is a number of key considerations that — when integrated effectively — result in strong proposal products: persuasive writing, value-based approaches…Business Development2 min readBusiness Development2 min read
Jul 12, 2022Hiring a Grant WriterHaving been a independent and in-house grant writer, manager, and evaluator, I am often asked by prospective clients building their proposal development function: where do I start? Each organization’s grant writing needs are unique to its capacity and resources. To get started, enclosed are guiding questions an organization might wish…Grant Writing2 min readGrant Writing2 min read
Jul 6, 2022Moving Towards Social Inclusion — Disability Pride Month••• July 1st, marked the start of Disability Pride Month. During this time, the Disability and Chronic Illness community will pay attention to how employers and social impact-driven entities are showing up. Will they walk the talk on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? If you are an employer or an…Disability3 min readDisability3 min read
Jan 10, 2021Moving towards Social Inclusion — Tips for Project ManagersAn earlier version of this post was published in June 2020. Please make sure to review the ‘do no harm’ statement at the end of this post. Organizations — particularly nonprofits in the Global Development Industry — are at different stages in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) maturity journey. …Diversity And Inclusion5 min readDiversity And Inclusion5 min read
Sep 3, 2020Career Readiness — Part 1: How to Set your Consulting RateNumerous factors influence organizational staffing decisions. To drive its strategic outcomes, an organization may hire internal staff or outsource deliverables to external hires (freelancers, independent consultants, firms). And, due to COVID-19 implications, professionals are reinventing their career paths as consultants or business owners. If this is applicable to you then…Pivoting4 min readPivoting4 min read
