Carinci Consulting: Strategy, Funding, Coaching, and Evaluation Services to Advance Nonprofit Impact
As Founder and Principal Consultant of Carinci Consulting, I bring two decades of non-profit leadership launching national strategic and research initiatives, conceptualizing networked improvement communities, and forging diverse partnerships to address gaps and improve stakeholder outcomes. Since launching a grants agency in December of 2022, I have helped clients win over $200 million in grant funding. How could leveraging my expertise advance your mission and free up your time?
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🍂Time for a Grants Strategy Makeover: Fall Into New Results!
Published about 2 years ago • 3 min read
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September 2024
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As the air turns crisp and we settle into the cozy comforts of fall, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reevaluate our routines. Just as the season invites us to embrace change, it might be time to consider a fresh approach to your grant strategy. ​ Every system is designed to get the results it’s getting. If you’re looking to achieve different—and better—outcomes in your grant writing efforts, now is the season of reinvention. Whether it’s fine-tuning your processes, exploring new funding opportunities, or seeking expert assistance, a little adjustment can make a world of difference. ​ In this issue, we’ll explore strategies for optimizing your grant efforts and offer opportunities and tips to help you achieve the impactful results you’re striving for. Let’s make this fall the season of transformation for your funding success!
ROI of a Well-Written Grant Proposal: Why Investing in Professional Help Pays Off
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, wondering how to craft the perfect grant proposal, you’re not alone. The pressure is real—because in the nonprofit world, winning grants can be the difference between launching a game-changing initiative or watching it stall on the runway.
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Selecting the right grant writing partner for your project is key to success. 💪 But how can you assess their skills and experience effectively? This insightful LinkedIn article, with contributions from Carinci Consulting, LLC , offers practical strategies to help you make the best choice for your project. Don't miss out on these expert tips! ​ 🚀 Dive in HERE!
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU)
Award Amount: $200,000 - $2,000,000
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Description: Supports projects to improve STEM teaching and learning for undergraduate students, including studying what works and for whom and how to transform institutions to adopt successful practices in STEM education and STEM Teacher education.
Description: Supports projects that promote, improve and disseminate responsible and ethical research practices in STEM fields, focusing on individual, organizational and cultural factors influencing ethical conduct across career stages and research environments.
Award Amount: Up to $25,000 for planning and up to $350,000 for implementation
Deadline: The last concept paper deadline for 2024 is December 1
Description: Aims to bring the lifelong benefits of a liberal arts education to students who historically have been excluded from higher education—including low-income students, first-generation students, students of color, and immigrant students—who now constitute the “new majority” of undergraduates and depend on community college as their gateway to higher education
Description: Created to promote and encourage students in middle and high school who are interested in STEM careers, supported programs’ primary goals should include but are not limited to, fostering a love for STEM, preparing students for college and careers in STEM fields, and promoting problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Deadline: Rolling - due to limited funding at year-end, submission by October 31 is encouraged
Description: Uses Four E focus areas (Education, Enrichment of Community, Entrepreneurship and Environment) as guideposts for giving in ways that strengthen our communities.
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🌟 Client Testimonial Spotlight 🌟
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We are excited to share this wonderful testimonial from Dr. Brad Andersh, Director of Sponsored Programs and Professor Mund-Lagowski Dept. of Chem. & Biochemistry at Bradley University | Peoria, IL
Lessons Learned
When I founded Carinci Consulting, I was driven by the desire to create something better—not just for myself, but for the clients we serve. The very reasons that inspired me to start this journey are the same reasons our clients love working with us.
Below, you’ll see how the motivations that fueled Carinci Consulting translate into real, tangible benefits for our clients.
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Running a nonprofit often means wearing many hats, but managing grants shouldn't feel like you're drowning in tasks. đź“ť
If your to-do list looks more like a mountain of sticky notes to get to someday, let Carinci Consulting lighten the load! From grant strategy to writing, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s take your mission to the next level.​ ​For more information, emailHello@CarinciConsulting.com​
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Carinci Consulting: Strategy, Funding, Coaching, and Evaluation Services to Advance Nonprofit Impact
Jennifer Carinci
As Founder and Principal Consultant of Carinci Consulting, I bring two decades of non-profit leadership launching national strategic and research initiatives, conceptualizing networked improvement communities, and forging diverse partnerships to address gaps and improve stakeholder outcomes. Since launching a grants agency in December of 2022, I have helped clients win over $200 million in grant funding. How could leveraging my expertise advance your mission and free up your time?
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