Hello, I’m Bess, creator of the Collaborating with Strangers (CoLAB) Workshops and Collaborative Grantseeking Strategies with decades of experience in nonprofits, academic libraries, and higher education.
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Using Asset-based Community Development in Grantseeking
Grant reviewers and funding agencies see their work as making sound investments in projects that will mobilize existing assets to meet community needs or solve community problems. They are cautious to assess the level of investment by partners and the applicant...