Cheryl L. Kester

@govtgrantspro Happens

Welp, the call for CDBG proposals must be out. Gotten 4 calls today from orgs that are nowhere near grant ready! #lifeasagrantpro

@dhleonardgrants Diane is knocking it out of the park in her @GPANational webinar on partnerships for grants. Don’t miss your chance to learn from her at #gpaconference 2018.

Thanks @GaylaRawlinson and #setcgpa2018. You were great hosts! Would love to come again. twitter.com/GPA_SETC/statu…

@grantsdotgov @MyFedTrainer Excellent! Thanks @grantsdotgov and #grantchat

@MyFedTrainer The share feature is in the top right corner of the FOA screen:

A7: I didn’t see a share function, like if you wanted to email an opportunity to someone else. #grantchat

@Grant_Chat A10: Links to agency-specific formatting requirements for narratives a la NSF versus Ed versus DOJ. Often these are not in the FOA but covered by a proposal writing guide (like for NSF). #grantchat

Q10: What information or types of resources would you like to see from Grants.gov in the future? #grantchat

#grantpros Here's your chance to share your ideas with @grantsdotgov. twitter.com/Grant_Chat/sta…

@grantsdotgov Will definitely do the quick card sort. Thanks @grantsdotgov for reaching out to #grantpros #GrantChat

A9a: Complete the quick card sorting activity to help us improve! The goal is to make it fast and easy for you to find the information you need #grantchat buff.ly/2FtV1jV

Looking forward to hearing how new IRS regs being considered affect pledges! #philwebinar @flemglen

Looking forward to learning from Aggie Sweeney @campbellcompany+ Rachel Earl, CDO, St. Labray Indian School + @AlexDanielsCOP about basics of DAFs today at 2ET in @philanthropy #philwebinar bit.ly/2vOOYa7

@GrantProDanny knows his stuff. I've been needing a Danny fix. #GrantChat twitter.com/Grant_Chat/sta…

@Grant_Chat Thanks for making it super easy @jomillergpc and @turner_bethany! Excellent #grantchat

@davethecfre @Grant_Chat Oh yes, the dreaded fringe benefits budget. Drives HR & finance crazy. #grantchat

A10b: Also to explain why each item is needed, why your cost estimates are accurate, and why costs are reasonable. (Feds usually ask all 3.) #grantchat

A10a: Link budget to story of proposal and tie into a neat bow. Anticipate potential reviewer questions about confusing costs and answer them.#grantchat

@turner_bethany You are absolutely right @turner_bethany. Just another reason to depend on a #grantpro who thinks about these details! #grantchat

This. Exactly what I do. #grantchat twitter.com/MyFedTrainer/s…

A9: Use historical data. Ask finance for projections, esp. re: fringe benefits. Include COLA for staff. Think about what program needs in each year (may vary). #grantchat

Have to emphasize a diversified FR plan, track record, broad support, etc. #grantchat twitter.com/MyFedTrainer/s…

A8b: May not be one, per se. Place ask in context of annual fundraising goal and/or total operational budget. Describe other sources of revenue or how you will reach goal. #grantchat

A8a: Very carefully. #grantchat