The Grey Crayon

The Grey Crayon We work to fill in the areas between black and white. Our job is to help you clarify and execute your vision!

Did we mention we also provide writing services to help enhance your current business aesthetics?

Happy Saturday Junior, Visionary! See ya Monday??
07/29/2022

Happy Saturday Junior, Visionary!
See ya Monday??

Grey praise. It's something like Fabuloso and gospel music on a Sunday morning.🙌🏿🙌🏿
07/22/2022

Grey praise.
It's something like Fabuloso and gospel music on a Sunday morning.🙌🏿🙌🏿

It's about to get UGLY!Nothing like brain dumping with a new client. 🤗🤗This organization has existed for over 15 years, ...
07/22/2022

It's about to get UGLY!

Nothing like brain dumping with a new client. 🤗🤗

This organization has existed for over 15 years, done phenomefantabulous work, and is getting ready to create a shift that is going to SHAKE the entire South East.

It's not always pretty, but we PROMISE it's always worth it. Until your organization has a clear strategic plan, you wil...
07/20/2022

It's not always pretty, but we PROMISE it's always worth it. Until your organization has a clear strategic plan, you will always experience exhaustion from mission drift, board/team misalignment, a lack of outcomes, missed funding...should we continue?

Contact us today to learn more about our strategic planning support!

Don’t worry, I won’t hold you for too long after Sunday service. However, my spidey senses tell me that there’s a nonpro...
07/17/2022

Don’t worry, I won’t hold you for too long after Sunday service. However, my spidey senses tell me that there’s a nonprofit founder, executive director, or development leader out there waiting for Monday to tackle fundraising duties. I get it. Many of us have experienced the desperation and fatigue that accompanies the solicitation of funds. The problem is many of us are not ready to do the introspective work that comes with finding the root causes of our funding denials.

Again, I get it.

But until you acknowledge and address the barriers to funding, you are taking away from your resources and adding to your exhaustion.

We work with clients to help remove the grey areas from their strategy, fundraising, and vision plans. Above are seven of the most common causes of funding denials--shared alongside some of our favorite gif covers of course. 😉

No. Like, seriously. We know why screenshotting was created. Or at least why they told us it was. Supposedly, the ca...
05/05/2022

No. Like, seriously.

We know why screenshotting was created. Or at least why they told us it was. Supposedly, the capability allows us to capture and save digital moments from the web or our devices to whatever storage method we desire.

The truth is- And yes, we will say it...

Screenshots are clutter and often serve as the biggest distractions for us.

We screenshot things to:

1) Remember important thoughts/ ideas for later

2) Steal/ share thoughts or ideas that may only be available temporarily

Or

3) Store gossip. 👀👀

The problem is, we use our screenshot folder as a storage device for future retrieval of thoughts or content, but almost always forget those said items.
Not to mention what happens when we go in our photo albums for one thing, and get distracted by other/old screenshots that suddenly become "relevant".

Clear 'em!

Clean your screenshots folder. Do it often.
Be honest about what content is necessary and be brave when hitting the trash can icon!

You don't need it, Fam!

Lastly, before you screenshot, ask yourself - "Is this content relevant, positive, or helping me produce the results I need in my immediate future?"

Learn more about how we help clarify grey areas at our website.

Nothing like a fresh breath of board/team engagement strategy sessions! ☺️💫 Kindred Hearts SC happens to be one of our ...
05/02/2022

Nothing like a fresh breath of board/team engagement strategy sessions! ☺️💫

Kindred Hearts SC happens to be one of our FAVORITE clients and nonptofit organizations. They serve kinship caregivers 365 days a year.

This session, we chose to guide them through ways to care for themselves, so they can continue doing the work of caring for the caregivers!

Learn more about our strategic planning work!

www.TheGreyCrayon.com

Nobody said the road would be easy! *Church mama pew rock*However, while running a business isn't a seat on Forrest Gump...
04/22/2022

Nobody said the road would be easy!
*Church mama pew rock*

However, while running a business isn't a seat on Forrest Gump's bench, there are things to make it easier! A clear and easy to understand website is one of them! Did you know we write website content? Yup, uhm hum! From client expectations to your bio, we do it all! You know your business. We know how to make others know your business. We explain your services in a way that is clear to understand and appealing so you don't have to! Explore our packages at
www.TheGreyCrayon.com

Can you create your own business plan?Absolutely!Can you Google or YouTube the business planning process?Uh, yes (Google...
01/28/2022

Can you create your own business plan?

Absolutely!

Can you Google or YouTube the business planning process?

Uh, yes (Google and YouTube are the shiznizz)!

Should you create a business plan on your own if you’ve struggled with: articulating your vision, writing out your product descriptions, verbally marketing your services, putting your business’ strategic outlook into words, or writing in general??

Probably not.

And guess what...That’s okay!

In fact, most entrepreneurs struggle to layout their business plan. Join the club!

The problem is, many lenders and grantors require a well-written business plan that speaks directly to a need, why you deserve funding, and something inside of THEM that makes them want to back or partner with your business. You are missing out on funding and potential partners when they require a business plan and you are forced to pull together one last minute.

That’s where The Grey Crayon comes in!

With the Business Plan package, you will receive a 30-minute to one hour interview session with me, market research, and a well-written business plan in two versions (one black and white PDF/one aesthetically appealing presentation style).

Not sure if you need a business plan? Schedule a connection session today. I promise I won’t try to sell you what you don’t need.

*Brown girl blush*A quick thanks to some of the people, businesses, and organizations who chose the Grey Way. Forever gr...
01/26/2022

*Brown girl blush*

A quick thanks to some of the people, businesses, and organizations who chose the Grey Way.

Forever grateful.

From business plans, website writing, vision mapping, and strategic planning...TGC thanks YOU!

SCHEDULE YOUR CONNECTION SESSION TODAY AT WWW.THEGREYCRAYON.COM !

No kidding, believe it or not, almost 98% of our clients who come for a Vision Mapping or Kreative Kamp session are told...
01/20/2022

No kidding, believe it or not, almost 98% of our clients who come for a Vision Mapping or Kreative Kamp session are told this. Seriously. One of the first things you’ll hear from me when we are discussing your vision or brain dumping, is “WORDS OF INADEQUACY ARE NOT ALLOWED!”.
K, we don’t really yell. But still. Too often, we (all of us) hold onto our dreams and vision so long that we begin to believe it is unworthy of esteem or praise. Our clients always introduce their ideas as, “It’s just a little…” or “I only have…” .

To that we say…NO MORE!

Your vision is everything it needs to get started. It’s not “only” or “just” anything. The Grey Crayon has a team of visionaries, overthinkers, and creatives who are committed to masterminding the best way to help you believe in and push out your dream. Visit our website today to see how we can help you!

www.TheGreyCrayon.com

We've seen it too many times. Funding and partnership opportunities present themselves, and business owners start scramb...
01/06/2022

We've seen it too many times. Funding and partnership opportunities present themselves, and business owners start scrambling to pull together the business plan required for closing the deal.Don't wait until you're in need of one to invest in a business plan.

A business plan is your business’ bio! Nobody knows your business like you…And nobody knows how to make others know your business better than US! Our business plan package comes with a 1-hour exploratory meeting, market research, one business plan in a black and white PDF version for standard use, and one full-color, assthetically appealing presentation style version. Book today!

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