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Grant Writing Support That Makes You Faster, Stronger, and More Competitive
Innovative. Insightful. Proactive.
GCSDI is a New York-based consultancy committed to helping grant writers.
Tools, templates, and strategic guidance for grant writers from anywhere across the U.S. We also offer a page of specialized support for New York State requirements.
GCSDI offers expert document prep templates, checklists, and guides specialized for grant narrative writing by grant writers and nonprofit program directors. Save time. Get all your "docs in a row" to complete applications and grantor reports.
Grant Writer Readiness Assessment
GCSDI offers self-assessment tools for download to subscribers.
Tools allow subscribers to answer 5-10 question self-assessments to build capacity to manage workload and deepen knowledge of grant writing skills. Sample questions...
- Do you have a data room?
- Do you have a portfolio of past proposals?
- Do you track deadlines systematically?
- Do you understand indirect cost rates?
- Are you familiar with your state procurement language?
- and more...
Achieve Your Professional Goals
What Every Grant Writer Should Have Ready At All Times
YOUR CHECKLIST:
- Board of Directors List (names, committee assignments, professional affiliations, etc.)
- Client Org Chart
- Program Descriptions
- Past Performance Data
- Budget Information (data from last two fiscal years and resource templates)
- Evaluation Plans
- State Vendor Documents (W-9, state charity bureau filing(s), etc)
Our Approach
We believe that the key to success is a focus on readiness, professionalism, and a willingness to give clients good, frank advice. GCSDI has created this destination page in service of our mission to transform and professionalize grant writers by creating valuable content and resources.
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NEW! A Grant Writer's Friend Workbook on AMAZON
NEW! A Grant Writer's Friend Workbook on AMAZON
NEW! A Grant Writer's Friend Workbook on AMAZON
Are you craving a smoother, more grounded way to keep your notes, write stronger proposals with accurate details, and build relationships that keep your mission moving? A Grant Writer's Friend was created to take the weight off your shoulders. No more digging through old emails or guessing what happened last year. You've got it all covered.
Could you use some help staying on top of donor and grantor details in a clean, easy-to-use format? How much easier would your day flow if you could spend less time managing data and more time raising money? If you want a straightforward way to stay organized and improve your annual fundraising results, this workbook gives you the structure you need to
work smarter... not harder.
If you've ever accidentally tapped your thumb drive while connected to your laptop and received the dreaded "There is an error on this drive. Click to scan and repair...", then you know how it feels to be afraid of losing precious hours of work and data. A GRANT WRITER'S FRIEND: Information Tracker makes it easier to breathe easy.
Productivity Enhancer
NEW! A Grant Writer's Friend Workbook on AMAZON
NEW! A Grant Writer's Friend Workbook on AMAZON
Strengthen long-term giving strategies with clearer insights. Track giving history, engagement notes, and follow-up tasks. Development is easier when you can actually see the details and connections to donors and grantors behind your budget numbers. A Grant Writer's Friend brings clarity to your writing. Make donor data easy to organize, see, and actionable. Use it to keep essential information in one place so you can spend less time searching and more time building relationships that bring in much needed funding.
Strong fundraising starts with clear, accessible information. Whether you’re trying to track donor history, drafting proposals, preparing grant reports, or planning your next campaign, you need the right details at your fingertips
... not buried in folders or scattered across systems.