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Dump the Performance Review!

Spark Consulting

We can add the boss who uses performance reviews as an opportunity to bludgeon staff to that list. Why do annual reviews have to be like this? I like the idea UCLA’s Samuel Culbert proposes as a solution: If someone has a behavior, attitude, or productivity problem, don’t wait until review time to address it.

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Top three tips for writing grant proposals

Candid

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! Transcript: Writing grant proposals is a time-intensive process, and it can often feel repetitive.

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Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive funding 

Candid

The significant role foundations play in advancing the social good underscores the need to incorporate equitable and inclusive grant application and review practices. Over time, they may refine those processes based on staff and reviewer experiences and as new best practices emerge. Diversify and train the reviewer pool.

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Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Candid

Based largely on input we’ve received from individual organizations and partners, we’re proposing 205 changes to the PCS. Starting today and through August 5, 2023, we are making the proposed changes available for public comment. These recommended changes then went through multiple rounds of internal review.

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Where do foundations stand on AI-generated grant proposals?

Candid

Most of the comments from respondents who didn’t know indicated they doubted they’ve received AI-generated proposals but there was no way to know for sure. However, our due diligence requires reviews of financials and site visits where AI impact would be limited or neutralized.” “Our appeared first on Candid insights.

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Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included)

Candid

While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. In this blog, we share the major types of grant proposal documents, their components, and free sample resources to show you what a successful version of each one looks like.

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Association Brain Food: 4.4.25

Reid All About it

What Associations Need to Know About Tax Changes With proposed tax changes on the horizon, associations must stay informed to navigate potential financial and operational impacts. Hear about proposed 2025 U.S. Hear success stories and initiatives that you can implement right away without a big investment. More info/register.

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