Summary: “Why should I evaluate a project and why we even talking about that before we just start the project? Can’t I just make the project happen and then look back at it and give my review of it worked or didn’t work?” I hear these types of questions when nonprofits may just want to move. Heck, I asked these same sorts of questions when I was just starting out as a grant writer myself. When we are all pressed for time and ready to go this may seem to make more sense, the ‘do it imperfectly and get it done approach,’ rather than spending a bit more time planning. I get it. I understand sometimes the ‘over planning’ and ‘too-many-meetings’ syndrome. But projects that will really make great impact to meet the numerous needs in your community aren’t a simple blog post to just get done imperfectly and publish online to move you forward. Projects have deeper repercussions and should have major impact on your beneficiaries to initiate change. Setting up and Evaluation Plan is vital in the success on how you will meet your desired goals and make real change in your community. This podcast will give you the roadmap on how to do that. For more resources on grant writing and funding strategies for your nonprofit, please visit www.grantwritingandfunding.com. Who is Holly Rustick? Holly is founder of WEGO Consulting and is known as ‘the grant girl’. She’s been on both sides of the grant writing coin – writing them for over a decade as well as managing and reviewing them on behalf of numerous organizations. She has an Amazon Bestselling book, "Wish Granted! Tips, Tools, and Templates to Write a Winning Grant," online grant writing courses, conducts grant training workshops and services. Holding a Master’s in International Political Economy and a Bachelor’s in Political Science, Holly is not only a successful technical writer for federal contract bids but also facilitates fundraisers, crowdfunding campaigns and solicits in-kind donations from large corporations for nonprofit organizations. Visit, www.grantwritingandfunding.com for your grant and funding resources! Listen to the podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud or Stitcher To share your thoughts: Send Holly an email at holly@grantwritingandfunding.com Share this podcast and blog on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read all of them! Subscribe on iTunes or on YouTube. To get involved with the Grant Writing & Funding Community: Join the Tribe!
