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Episode 64: Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide with NCRC’s Community Development Fund

CRA Today

Marisa Calderon is the executive director at NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF), a nonprofit, U.S. Treasury-certified community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides loan capital to expand access to affordable homeownership, which helps Black-, Brown- and woman- owned businesses thrive.

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Practical Ways to Use AI in 2024

Grants4Good

Use AI to develop initial drafts quickly but always review and edit content to align with your voice and values. Try this prompt in ChatGPT: “Help me develop a clear and concise project description for my grant proposal on [insert your project] in 200 words or less.” Try out these prompts and make up your own.

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Connecting you with the Benefits of State Associations

Let's Talk Parks

They also offer a mentoring program; ProConnect, Professional Development School, Supervisor Symposium, a web series, and during the pandemic we had an excellent series by Jamie Sabbach, “Call to Action,” provided by IPRA as well. I can tell you that Illinois has done an outstanding job offering a conference of the same standard as NRPA.

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Stop playing it safe and pitch your ideas

Partnership for Public Service

The prerequisites for innovation—an important part of our Public Service Leadership Model —are cultivating the right mindset that lets go of fear and judgment, along with developing the skills to make an effective pitch. The importance of mindset First, let’s discuss the mindset required to feel confident to pitch your ideas.

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Need Is Not Enough To Win Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

For example, I could use my Introvert Quiz results to define everything I do and avoid some situations like networking and public speaking because I am an introvert. Researching and developing grant proposals presents a unique opportunity to use the proposal itself to drive more inclusive planning and data collection.

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Unlocking Funding Opportunities: Achieving Grant Writing Certification in the Nonprofit Sector

Grant Central USA

With a grant writing certification, you can demonstrate your skills and knowledge of the process advanced grant development, as well as your dedication to furthering the mission of your organization. Many organizations list volunteer opportunities related to their grant development and writing where you can get firsthand experience.