Cheryl L. Kester

Grants professionals, winning millions for clients while helping them become stronger along the way.

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@govtgrantspro Happens

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@dhleonardgrants Diane is knocking it out of the park in her @GPANational webinar on partnerships for grants. Don’t miss your chance to learn from her at #gpaconference 2018.

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

Thanks @GaylaRawlinson and #setcgpa2018. You were great hosts! Would love to come again. https://t.co/LglBhC20PO

[GPA-SE Texas Chapter @GPA_SETC]

@KesterGroup sharing valuable information! Quality matters! #setcgpa2018

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@grantsdotgov @MyFedTrainer Excellent! Thanks @grantsdotgov and #grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

@Grant_Chat A10: Links to agency-specific formatting requirements for narratives a la NSF versus Ed versus DOJ. Often these are not in the FOA but covered by a proposal writing guide (like for NSF). #grantchat

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#grantpros Here's your chance to share your ideas with @grantsdotgov. https://t.co/swc7hTMiA4

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Q10: What information or types of resources would you like to see from https://t.co/jQJAAMv6GP in the future? #grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

@grantsdotgov Will definitely do the quick card sort. Thanks @grantsdotgov for reaching out to #grantpros #GrantChat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

Looking forward to hearing how new IRS regs being considered affect pledges! #philwebinar @flemglen

[MargieFlemingGlennon @flemglen]

Looking forward to learning from Aggie Sweeney @campbellcompany+ Rachel Earl, CDO, St. Labray Indian School + @AlexDanielsCOP about basics of DAFs today at 2ET in @philanthropy #philwebinar https://t.co/AhzecyCOCA

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

@GrantProDanny knows his stuff. I've been needing a Danny fix. #GrantChat https://t.co/lON69M5Ad7

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Join us next week on 03/06/18 @ 12pm ET with guest @GrantProDanny for 2018 International Grant Professionals Day #IGPD #grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

@Grant_Chat Thanks for making it super easy @jomillergpc and @turner_bethany! Excellent #grantchat

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@davethecfre @Grant_Chat Oh yes, the dreaded fringe benefits budget. Drives HR & finance crazy. #grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

A10b: Also to explain why each item is needed, why your cost estimates are accurate, and why costs are reasonable. (Feds usually ask all 3.) #grantchat

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A10a: Link budget to story of proposal and tie into a neat bow. Anticipate potential reviewer questions about confusing costs and answer them.#grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

@turner_bethany You are absolutely right @turner_bethany. Just another reason to depend on a #grantpro who thinks about these details! #grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

This. Exactly what I do. #grantchat https://t.co/6J7HKEucLi

[MyFedTrainer.com @MyFedTrainer]

A9: Tabs in Excel for each year, with summary #grantchat #grantbudgets

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

A9: Use historical data. Ask finance for projections, esp. re: fringe benefits. Include COLA for staff. Think about what program needs in each year (may vary). #grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

Have to emphasize a diversified FR plan, track record, broad support, etc. #grantchat https://t.co/TDFyhtWNJ7

[MyFedTrainer.com @MyFedTrainer]

A8: Would like to hear best practices. Sustainability section? #grantchat #grantbudgets

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

A8b: May not be one, per se. Place ask in context of annual fundraising goal and/or total operational budget. Describe other sources of revenue or how you will reach goal. #grantchat

[Cheryl L. Kester @KesterGroup]

A8a: Very carefully. #grantchat