Writing to Win

Want to distinguish yourself from the competition and get your projects funded? I have led and coached teams in industry and the non-profit sector to win billions of dollars. Keep reading to learn what works.

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  • You won. Part II

    You won. Part II

    In Part I of this two-part article, I wrote about winning as only the first step in building a lasting relationship with a sponsor. That piece was focused on the researcher who, in the end, only has to report on her results. In this companion piece I am writing for the leaders of teams that…

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  • You won. Now what?

    You won. Now what?

    “We are pleased to inform you that your proposal was selected for funding.” That’s the sentence you were hoping for in an email, selection letter, or during a phone call. Finally, you can stop reading/listening, take the check to the bank, and go on with your life. Right? Well, not quite. Though for sure you…

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  • 3 steps to protect your endgame

    The last few weeks before you submit a major proposal can get pretty frantic. Everyone seems to suddenly realize that this is it and the “notes” are starting to come in at an ever increasing pace. So here are three steps to protect the endgame, the critical transition from final draft to production and submission,…

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