Keep it Real. Keep it Pithy.
I’m Sharmila; mom, immigrant, proud Sri Lankan, and experienced grant writer with a critical eye for how social dynamics and systems play out in our world.
This is a space for sharing reflections, advice, and resources about the nitty gritty of impactful grant writing and grant consulting — insights and stories from lessons learned, life lived, and mistakes made.
Blog content is created and curated for nonprofits, grant consultants, and aspiring grant writers.
Adventures in Grant Writing
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Overwriting and Editing Struggles: A Simple Strategy That Works
Have you ever struggled with a tendency to over-write? Do you worry that you just can’t fit all your thoughts within the word limit on a grant application? I have a very simple strategy that helps me every time.
What does Empathy have to do with Grant Writing?
I believe all grant writing should be grounded in empathy; the ability to listen with curiosity, reflect, and see things from multiple perspectives can make the difference between a ‘good enough’ proposal and a compelling one.
The Art of Pithy Storytelling—Advice from Petey the Cat
Making your grant writing clear, concise, and powerful with limited space? — Simple tips for writing pithy and effective, content with a little help from Dav Pilkey’s Petey the cat.