This episode, Rachel Waterman explains what Grant Easy Management Software is used for, what’s included in the GEMS 3.0 update, and the best practices for grant management.

Rachel Waterman is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants and has over 25 years of experience in community development and grant writing. 

In this episode, Rachel Waterman discusses the different grant management services available in GEMS, how to use GEMS as an onboarding tool, and the AI technology that’s available for grant writing processes.

She also explains how to streamline your grant writing process, track multiple grant applications, and find potential funders.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What Grant Easy Management Software is used for.
• How to streamline your grant writing process.
• How to make your clients understand their grant proposals.
• The best practices for grant management.
• What’s different in the GEMS 3.0 update.
• The different grant management services available in GEMS.
• The best way to keep track of multiple grant applications.
• How to use GEMS as an onboarding tool.
• Where grant writers can find potential funders.
• Available AI technology for grant writing processes.

About Rachel Waterman

Rachel Waterman has over 25 years of community development and grant writing experience, is Grant Professional Certified (GPC), a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Approved Trainer, and an expert in grant management.

She holds a Master’s degree in community and economic development with a concentration in applied social research from Illinois State University and a Bachelor’s degree in international studies from Barry University.

Her career has encompassed a broad spectrum of professional experiences, including serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer, nonprofit executive director, community organizer, city master planner, researcher, and Mayor of the city of Lake Worth Beach, Florida.

Rachel is the CEO and Founder of GDS Grants. She is responsible for client strategy, new program & budget development, data tracking systems, outcome measures, and data analysis. Rachel also oversees the GDS Professional Development Program and personally coaches GDS interns, fellows, and mentees.

Connect with Rachel:

• LinkedIn

Quotables:

• “The heart of the software is its ability to manage your tasks.”
• “Grant management can lose you money faster than anything, so why compromise on your grant management?”
• “Learning new software can be painful but once you get your stuff in there it’s going to be such a time saver for you.”

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• GEMS
• ClickUp
• Why you struggle with pricing as a freelance grant writer with Rachel Waterman
• Grant Management Made Easy: Never Miss a Grant or Funding Deadline
• Grant Writing is a Legacy Skill

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