Federal Grant Proposals: Crafting a Compelling Needs Statement
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Federal Grant Proposals: Crafting a Compelling Needs Statement

ByLydia Sierra

In a previous post, we introduced you to the art of writing government proposals, one of our specialties here at Lydia Sierra Consulting. Over the next few months, we’re going deeper into this topic, sharing proven methods from our grant writing team, who spent the past year developing an online course for organizations seeking federal grant opportunities. To kick this off, we’re starting with the importance of writing a powerful needs statement. …

Five Ways to Navigate the Holidays with Grace
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Five Ways to Navigate the Holidays with Grace

ByLydia Sierra

The holiday season is often touted as a time of joy and celebration, but it can bring about a range of difficult emotions. The pressure to spend money, attend holiday parties, and maintain a cheerful facade can lead to guilt and increased stress levels. On top of that, the emphasis on family can amplify the absence of loved ones or magnify complicated relationships, stirring up feelings of grief. …

End of The Year Reflections: Rising to the Occasion

End of The Year Reflections: Rising to the Occasion

ByLydia Sierra

December has arrived and, as we often do at this time of year, we are reflecting back on all we’ve accomplished in partnership with our cherished clients, community-based organizational leaders who placed their trust in Lydia Sierra Consulting (LSC) in 2021. Though COVID-19 didn’t go away and we all faced another challenging year, we are…

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

ByLydia Sierra

End of Year Reflections 2020 revealed many of our capacity issues i.e. emotional, physical, technological, and financial, to name a few. I’ve had to do a lot of capacity work this year to manage and prepare for growth. This meant that I had to take inventory of my strengths and weaknesses. I had to take…