Monthly Webinar | Practical Tips & Tools for Streamlining Pre- and Post-Award Grants Administration-Video Recording

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In this NGMA webinar, Executive Director Tip Tucker Kendall and presenter Jackie May from the City of Stuart, Florida, focus on practical strategies for streamlining pre- and post-award grants administration. Jackie, with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and government grants, shares tools and insights to help grant managers enhance effectiveness, including a grant consideration worksheet that evaluates grant viability based on key factors like eligibility, deadlines, staffing capacity, matching funds, and sustainability. She emphasizes the importance of communication and soft skills to manage expectations and educate leadership and stakeholders on the complexities of grants management.<br /><br />Jackie also highlights the use of AI for summarizing lengthy funding opportunity notices, free templates and tools (like Excel trackers) to monitor grants’ status, and the value of peer networking through NGMA’s community forums for support and advice. Polling results during the webinar show common challenges include lack of time and resources, and lack of awareness about the grant administrator role. Jackie encourages leveraging technology, creating educational presentations for stakeholders, and integrating grant processes into organizational systems to improve efficiency. The webinar concludes with encouragement to continue discussions via NGMA’s forum and access shared templates for ongoing support and professional development.

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