Happy May! I don’t know about where you live, but Nebraska can’t decide what to do with the weather. We have had 80 degree days, 40 degree days, tornado warnings, and hail. I don’t know what to wear; so I’m currently just wearing everything I have. I cannot wait until it is officially summer! In...Continue Reading
In this 8-minute video with local connector Justin Ogburn, I talk about what a grant writer does,what we can provide, and why you need one! We also talk about what made me want to be agrant writer, why I named my company after sunflowers and some memorable grant stories!It’s a festive video with some great...Continue Reading
If you are anything like me, your bracket is totally busted – could Purdue not have gone a little bit further?! – and it’s tax time, so you are very grateful to have a qualified professional on hand to help you through this arduous annual process. In honor of Tax Day (April 18th), I thought...Continue Reading
Is anyone else a March Madness fan? College basketball is a big deal in my family, and we play for keeps. And for a great trophy my Mom made a few years ago. I have won it twice, but have low hopes for being triumphant this year as Sunflower has been keeping me too busy...Continue Reading
It’s already February! Is your 2023 off to the start you were hoping for? Personally, I’m ready for some warmer weather, flowers, and am secretly wondering if it’s too early to start planning a summer vacation. In this edition of the newsletter, we’re going to focus on the Federal Grant writing process, something that I...Continue Reading
2022 is coming to a close! Sunflower had a wonderful year, and we hope you all have too. We have some exciting things planned for 2023 and cannot wait to share them. I thought I would end this year with a slightly different newsletter format, sharing some overall facts, tips, and tricks – some that...Continue Reading
Greetings news minded readers! I hope you have at least one holiday gift purchased at this point, so you aren’t rushed at the end of the season. I don’t. I have a list, but no actual items yet. I am waiting for Will Ferrell as Elf to come and assist me while I sing Christmas...Continue Reading
Greetings friends and newsletter readers! Unfortunately I have been dealing with a lot over the last few weeks, which is why our festivenews is a few days late ⏰ but don’t worry! It will be worth it! The year is marching on, and soon I will be trying to remind myself how to make all...Continue Reading
Happy September! The beginning of Fall is officially here! Bring on the Octoberfest beers, thepumpkin spice lattes and…the Christmas decorations in every store. I admitthat last part is a little bit confusing. The first three quarters have been very good for Sunflower and we have beenreally excited to welcome so many new wonderful clients, as...Continue Reading
Greetings! Summer is in full swing and some of us are already thinking about heading back to school soon.It’s 39 days to the start of the NFL season for those of you who may be counting down such athing. I Googled: “Is grant writing a good career” this morning and this was the answer I...Continue Reading