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Key Takeaways Clarify with your editor exactly what type of edit you want (developmental, line, copy) so you get the kind of changes you expect. Align expectations on process and scope (e.g., editing in website context vs. just a document) before you start. Ask for a small sample edit up front and don’t agree to testimonials or commitments that make you uncomfortable until the work is complete. Recently, I hired an editor to review the written content of my new website. I was

The Grant Lifecycle: https://www.grants.gov/learn-grants/grants-101/grant-lifecycle.html. Key Takeaways The federal grant lifecycle moves from pre-award (finding and preparing opportunities), to award (agency review and funding decisions), to post-award (management, reporting, and learning from outcomes). One Small Step focuses on the pre-award phase by identifying good-fit federal opportunities, aligning projects with guidelines, and writing high-scoring applications. When

Key Takeaways Many researchers and nonprofits feel intimidated by grant writing and unsure how to approach funders or the application process. One Small Step offers experienced, highly trained grant writers who craft compelling, funder-friendly narratives for your projects. The OSS Writing team minimizes application mistakes, thinks creatively about funding sources, and helps build long-term relationships with funders. We know your project deserves to be funded and there are

Key Takeaways A grant funding strategy is a focused shortlist of grants most likely to fund your project, built from a wider scan of available opportunities. It saves time and boosts win rates by targeting only well‑matched funders and sequencing applications to cover a project or full year of operations. OSS typically filters hundreds of options down to 20, then to 5–10 top fits after talking with funders about eligibility and competitiveness. You can then either have OSS ma