Krista Kurlinkus, LLC

We are doing an Encore Presentation of?"Negotiating with AI: Advanced Prompts and Strategies for Turning Canned AI Answers into Polished, Persuasive Prose"?during our Grant Writing Skill Builder Session today at 11am CT. We presented this a few weeks ago at the GPA's iLearnLive event, but we want our?Grant Writing Made Easier?members to have access to it, of course. If you're already a member, click the link below to RSVP and then access the event. If you're not yet a?Grant Writing Made Easier?member, I encourage you to join today to get access. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g-_e9yEX?

It is Grant Chat Wednesday! Please join us today at 3:00PM CT for our *free* weekly?grant writer discussion. Come learn about?grants, get answers to your questions, and the latest news in the industry. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e4psxVVE

The Trump administration has unleashed a full-scale attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, gutting billions in grant funding and forcing nonprofits into a tough position: comply or resist. As grant professionals, we have a moral and strategic responsibility to?hold the line—to keep advocating for equity in our proposals, even when pressure mounts to erase it. Read my latest Substack article, where I break down: - What’s happening with federal DEI funding right now - Why self-censorship is dangerous for the future of grant funding - ?How to push back when leadership demands you remove DEI language - Strategic ways to keep fighting for equity in grants This is not just a policy shift—it’s an intentional, authoritarian effort to erase decades of progress in social justice funding.?We must resist. We must keep writing. And we must not obey in advance. ? Read the full piece and join the conversation here. https://lnkd.in/eptQz2Bx Let’s strategize, resist, and fight for the communities that need us most.

Happy?International Grant Professionals Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible work you do to secure funding and make a lasting impact. As a special thank you, I’m offering a?free membership?to my?Intro to Grant Writing with AI?course ($37 value)?to the?first 5 peoplewho get?2 friends?to join our?free Grant Writer Community! Here’s How to Participate: 1. Make sure you’re already a member of our?Grant Writer Community. If not, join here: https://lnkd.in/ehkPWEG5 2. Once inside, go to the?top right corner?of the screen and?click the invite icon.? 3. Copy your?unique invite link?and share it with friends who would benefit from our community! 4. When?two?of your friends join using your link, email [email protected]?with their names, and if you're among the first 5, I’ll send you access to Intro to Grant Writing with AI! Why Join the Grant Writer Community? If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to join! Inside, you’ll get access to? 7 free grant training sessions to strengthen your grant writing, strategy, and consulting skills. This course will only be given to the first?5 people?who bring in 2 new members—so don’t wait! ? Join the Community & Start Inviting! Can’t wait to see our community grow and celebrate your wins together!?

Monday, March 17th, at 3:00pm ET, The National Council on Nonprofits is hosting an informational webinar to provide an overview of the current legal landscape and highlight how philanthropic leaders are responding with urgency to support nonprofits during this challenging time. The session will conclude with practical steps that nonprofits and those who support the charitable sector can take. Register for the live session:?https://lnkd.in/efJMFsmr Register to receive the recording:?https://lnkd.in/gbWCUZtE For those unable to attend or who prefer not to watch the recording, I will be attending and will share key insights afterward.

Today at 3:00 PM CDT our weekly Grant Chat will be hosted with Dr. Stephanie Weaver. Come learn about grants, get answers to your questions, and be in the community with other grant writers around the country. (It's free!) If you are unable to attend today, you can sign up today and receive grant writing updates and funding opportunities in our free community. Join here and the livestream will appear at the top of your screen. https://lnkd.in/ehkPWEG5

Many grant writers in nonprofit organizations struggle with low pay and high expectations. Grant writing is one of the most rewarding freelance careers out there, and now is the time to take control of your future. Grant Writing Made Easier is your next step towards advancing your grant writing skills, building a community (aka?job network), and learning how to position yourself to either make more money at your job or go out on your own. With a membership, you’ll gain access to exclusive events, expert guidance, and a supportive community. Plus, you can earn CFRE credits and learn from professionals with decades of experience in the field. And if you’re wondering if it’s worth it? Just take a look at?a couple live events you'll get access to this month when you join: https://lnkd.in/g-_e9yEX Thursday, March 13 at 1:00 PM CDT Grant Writer Job Search & Resume Lab Looking for a?higher-paying?grant writing job? This session will help you?break into or advance in the field,?with strategies to land better roles, craft a winning resume, and get paid what you're worth. Thursday, March 20 at 11:00 AM CDT Grant Writing Skill Builder Session 1 Want to?sharpen your skills?and take your expertise to the next level? These in-depth trainings will teach you how to write?stronger, more competitive proposals?that actually get funded. This session's topic:?Negotiating with AI: Advanced Prompts and Strategies for Turning Canned AI Answers into Polished, Persuasive Prose Need expert feedback on your grant proposals? When you join Grant Writing Made Easier today, you’ll also get: Step-by-step training—Taught by 2 Ph.D.s in writing who have helped students win?hundreds of millions?in grant funding, and we are also still practicing grant professionals who work with clients every day. This course counts for 22.25 CFRE credits, and we are also GPA-approved trainers. Join?Grant Writing Made Easier and get instant access to this month’s exclusive training and community support. https://lnkd.in/g-_e9yEX

I’m excited to share that?today, I’ll be presenting?"Advanced AI Techniques for Grantseeking: Enhancing Search and Assessment"at the?#LearnGrants Online Summit?in celebration of?International Grant Professionals Day! This is a?free?event?organized by?D.H. Leonard Consulting, Foundant Technologies, and the Grant Professionals Association, bringing together top experts in the field to share cutting-edge insights to help you level up your grantseeking. Date: March 7th? Time:?12-2pm ET My session?is at 11:40 am CT/12:40 pm ET. ? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eV4bZfZD During my session, I’ll explain?how AI can supercharge your grant search and assessment process, helping you find?the best-fit funding opportunities faster and with more precision. This is a must-attend for grant professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve!?

Every Wednesday I host a grant writer discussion over in my free community on Mighty Networks. I hope you'll join us tomorrow at 3:00 PM CDT for our weekly Grant Chat. Come and get answers to your questions, and meet other grant writers around the country. Join here: https://lnkd.in/ejcW9rPy

Last week, we were invited to present on advanced AI strategies for grant writing at the Grant Professionals Association iLearnLive mini-conference. Our approach isn’t theory—it’s what’s working right now, in real time, to secure funding. For us grant writers, our role isn’t just about writing proposals. It’s about helping organizations survive in one of the toughest funding environments we’ve ever seen. But we can’t afford to do grant writing the old way. That’s why we built Grant Writing Made Easier—a program designed to equip you with the strategies, AI tools, and support to win grants in this funding crisis. Tomorrow, we are hosting a Grant Strategy & Writing Workshop– An interactive session designed to help you strengthen your grant proposals, improve your writing, and get real-time answers to your toughest grant-related questions. So, join today if you want to submit your grant for feedback and revision here: https://lnkd.in/g-_e9yEX