My friend Mike is head of a county Workforce Development Board, a business-led planning and oversight body created by the federal Workforce Investment Act. This legislation — now known as the ...

Writing grant proposals, one of the most common fundraising activities, has become increasingly complex. Grant writers have to navigate an ever-shifting archipelago of funders and funding philosophies ...

As a reviewer of 6,000 grant proposals, I have seen far too many that miss the mark and, unfortunately, are set aside. It’s a shame because these funding opportunities represent a lifeline for many ...

The Mississippi State Office of Research and Economic Development is pleased to once again host the Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops for a full-day workshop on proposal development best practices.

This widely acclaimed seminar comprehensively addresses both practical and conceptual aspects of writing competitive grant proposals. Emphasis is given to such things as idea development, ...

As an instructor for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program, one of my favorite things to do is ask participants to share a memorable takeaway from the class. Often, what sticks with them are ...