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What did the visor and box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes have in common? The box of Corn Flakes had a picture of Cinderella, the new Disney animated version. My number one creative project right now is “being in a committed, conscious relationship.” In the fairy tale of ...
Mistake #6 – No Pre-Proposal Contact In a study of 10,000 federal grant proposals, the only variable that was statistically significant in separating the funded and rejected proposals was whether or not the grant writer made a pre-proposal contact with the funder. Once you have determined some potential funders for your project, the importance of contacting them before you submit your proposal is paramount. Consider these facts:
At least two creativity theorists (Csikszentmahalyi & Piirto) argue that creativity (with a big “C”) relies upon a certain degree of mastery over a domain in order for a creator to be successful. Mastery is also needed, they claim, for creative products to be widely accepted and recognized by ...
Lately, many of my clients have expressed interest in creating multiple streams of income. In this post, I plan to write part 1 of a series of Multiple Streams of Income. Here, I share a brief overview of the 5 primary streams of income with which I have had experience and 7 tricks of the ...
Integrity is commonly associated with ethics and morality, which are “mental constructs.” As such, no one ever (from Plato to George W. Bush) has agreed upon on a common definition of “ethics”, “morality” OR “integrity”. Politicians and ministers preach about it. If you were to press ...
HOW TO START UP AND GROW A BUSINESS ONLINE In this article, you will learn: • 4 facts why this topic is importantn • Top 3 mistakes to avoid in growing your business onlinen • Top 3 new skills you need to grow your online businessn • Top 3 steps to creating multiple streams of incomen • 2 support ...
When you Google a person (like “Phil Johncock”), place (like “Lake Tahoe”) or a thing (like “Beijing Olympics”), one of the web pages that most frequently appears in the top 10 displayed is “Wikipedia”. What is Wikipedia? Why do search engines ...
Do you want to increase Web traffic to your landing pages for products and services? If so, read on … The best way to increase traffic is “word-of-mouth” advertising, the best form. One “word-of-mouth” methods with proven success is to reward clients with a “free gift” when they refer ...
Loop of Awareness is one of the “best, quickest way(s) to shift your state of consciousness, get unstuck and grow more capacity to give and receive love and joy.” n-- Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D. What exactly is “Loop of Awareness”? First, let me start by saying that “Loop of Awareness” is ...
Have you heard of the term “seed money”? Basically, it refers to how grant funders prefer to fund a project the first time, plant the seed for future growth. The funder expects that you will be able to sustain the program once it’s started. Why? Donors are not interested in adopting a project indefinitely. Funders want assurances that the project they fund – or the benefits it generates – will endure over time. Ask yourself 2 questions: 1) What kind of assurance can you give that the idea or project you’re proposing will endure over time?
William Wrigley was 29 years old with $32 in his pocket when he found his … and went on to become a billionaire and a household brand name. Vic Johnson had no prior experience and no contacts or connections of any kind when he found his … and has since made as much as $203,381 in ...
On February 8, 2007, millions of people watched Oprah’s show on the movie, The Secret. One of The Secret teachers from the show received over a million hits in his website. Thousands emailed saying they wanted to know more. “I feel … so many people are hungry for guidance and meaning in their ...
Introductionn When researchers “asked creative persons what explains their success, one of the most frequent answers – perhaps the most frequent one – was that they were lucky” (Csikszentmihalyi 46). Creativity theorists like Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi agree that “luck is without doubt an ...
INTRODUCTIONn An attribute that many creative people possess is a strong inner rebel. Some creativity and psychology theorists agree that creative individuals are often “nonconformists” and “creative rebel(s)” (Weiner 138-139). Strong inner convictions aid creative people in facing exte al ...
Two common questions I am asked around grant writing are:
****************** BRANDING WITH ENDORSEMENTSn****************** One of the top ways to brand yourself as an expert is to “endorse” others and let others “endorse” you. In this post you will find: 1. 5 Reasons Why Endorsements Workn2. 10 Top Strategies for ...
INTRODUCTIONnn‘The pursuit of happiness’ was so vital to our founding fathers that they included it in the very first paragraph of America’s Declaration of Independence, They thought it important enough to consider it one of the primary ‘unalienable rights’ endowed ...
Do you have difficulty reaching your goals in their your life or career? If so, you're not alone. In this article, Phil will share three steps for completing your goals by tapping into your inner body wisdom. Problem: Over 92% of the population has a goal to write a book. However, less than ...
At least two creativity theorists (Csikszentmahalyi & Piirto) argue that creativity (with a big “C”) relies upon a certain degree of mastery over a domain in order for a creator to be successful. Mastery is also needed, they claim, for creative products to be widely accepted and recognized by ...
Two common questions I am asked around grant writing are: 1. Can you pay a grant writer a percentage of the grant? 2. Can compensation for grant writers be written into the grant? 5 PAYMENT ISSUES This article includes 5 issues related to paying grant writers to keep in mind in hiring a grant writer or being hired as one. Included are paying a commission from the grant and including fees in the grant itself:
A well-developed grant proposal must include an understanding of your organization's own needs and strengths, as well as your community and its needs and strengths. Why is it important to assess the needs of your agency and community first? In this article, you will find 5 reasons why and 5 key elements of a good needs assessment. 5 REASONS Here are 5 reasons to assess the community's needs first: REASON 1 - You will avoid duplication of other projects doing similar activities.
One moment I was excited, driving up highway I-5, dreaming with billions of dollars. The next, I was hungry, penniless in Stockton, CA, wondering how I would make it home to Sparks. I was enjoying my drive, recalling the half-a-billion dollar endowment campaign I just launched two weeks ago ...
In a recent analysis of 12 grant writing processes used by grant writing experts, four primary steps and a checklist used by most grant writers emerged. Checklist Here is a checklist of items for each step: STEP 1 - Develop Your Idea
Mistake #1 - Don’t Follow Instructions One of the top two reasons funders give for denying proposals is because applicants fail to follow instructions. Now, before you disregard this one as being “too simple,” take a look at one federal government agency’s instructions. Their guidelines include: • When sending the application packet, do not use staples, paper clips or fasteners. Nothing should be attached, stapled, folded or pasted. • All type should be printed in Times New Roman, 12-point font. • All margins must be at least one inch and only one column per page.
PROBLEM I use a webmaster for my websites. It takes time to get things uploaded quickly. I notice that you get everything up and going so quickly, and it looks good. How do you maintain your websites? SOLUTION Great question. There are two important things to consider: 1. How you approach ...
When asked where the money would come from to launch Transcendental Meditation in America, Maharishi replied smilingly, “Wherever it is right now.” Where is the money coming from for your project, dream or nonprofit agency? Answer: “Wherever it is right now.” One great place to look is ...