Grant Writing, Consulting, and Training
Grant Proposal Writing Testimonials
- “Thank you, Miriam, for helping us get this funding!” Scott Davis, Executive Pastor, Powerhouse Ministries, Folsom, California, January 24, 2012.
- “Miriam, you and I have done it again … $800,000 in Federal funding for a year and probably renewals for another two years at $800,000 each. We can do so much for our families and couples with this funding. THANK YOU!!” Dr. Carolyn Rich Curtis, Executive Director, Relationship Skills Center, October 10, 2011.
- “Thank you, Miriam, for doing an outstanding job. I can’t thank you enough!!” Victor A. Jones, Executive Director, Sacramento Youth Development and Enrichment Program (SYDEP), December 9, 2011.
- “Our proposal was awarded $60,000 in funding over two years, and we only asked for $25,000. Thanks for your help, Miriam.” Michele Steeb, Executive Director, St. John’s Shelter Program for Women and Children, Inc., August 10, 2011.
- “Thanks again for your review. Your advice is always worth its weight in gold!” Ja’Neen Gilbreath, Associate Director, Omni Youth Programs, July 11, 2011.
- “You helped us organize and write this critical proposal in just 15 days. We were competing against much stronger organizations and others who had more than 25 years of experience. We got a perfect score on your narrative and were awarded $227,906 – one of only four awarded in California! It usually takes up to seven years to be this competitive and we thank you SO much.” Elaine Whitefeather, Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Citrus Heights, California, May 4, 2011.
- “It has been great working with you. You have kept the process going smoothly and put together an outstanding proposal.” Campbell Bullock, Executive Director, San Joaquin Community Data Co-op, April 13, 2011.
- “Thanks so much, Miriam! We appreciate your professional and your volunteer service.” Michele Steeb, Executive Director, St. John’s Shelter Program for Women and children, April 4, 2011.
- “We are a great team – thank you!” Dr. Carolyn Rich Curtis, Relationship Skills Center, December 2010.
- “I always learn so much from working with you.” Maurine Huang, Ph.D.
- “We were awarded $50,000 from Catholic Healthcare West … you were VERY instrumental in helping us get this grant award.” Scott Davis, Executive Pastor, Powerhouse Ministries, December 13, 201
- “I want to thank you for your hard work … you’ve done a terrific job!” Kim Rhinehelder, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Mercy Foundation/Mercy San Juan Medical Center, June 8, 2009.
- “Thank you so much. As usual, you exceed all expectations and have done a wonderful job.” Catherine M. Connolly, President, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), California’s Capital Chapter, April 24, 2009.
- “I particularly would like to recognize Miriam Houghton for her help on the grant application.” Roy Kim, Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) on being informed they had received a $438,000 grant award to serve victims of Human Trafficking in Sacramento County, May 1, 2009.
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- I believe this application is one of the best written Safe Routes to School proposals I’ve ever seen.” Kenneth Gaines, Assistant Engineer, Sacramento County Department of Transportation, November 14, 2007.
- “We’re still using that great Master Proposal you wrote for us five years ago.” Pam Saltenberger, Executive Director, Tierra Del Oro Girls Scouts, November 6, 2007.
- “Wonderful news!!! We got full funding from MGM Mirage Voice Foundation. Your assistance this spring made the difference between zero dollars and $15,000.” Jane Jensen Saint, Executive Director, Boys Hope Girls Hope of Nevada, August 7, 2007.
- “I am glad to hear that ____ called you. I know you will do great things for them just as you have here for us.” Lieutenant Dan Williams, The Salvation Army, Lodi Corps, July 16, 2007
- “I see you as listing MASSIVE amounts of work off my shoulders and doing it better than I ever could. … After having to do everything alone, it’s awesome to have you.” Cynthia Siegel, Omni Youth Programs, June 14, 2007
- “You do excellent work for people, in a way that always puts the client’s needs first. It’s always been truly a joy working with you.” Maurine Huang, Opening Doors Inc., Refugee Resettlement Agency, March 7, 2007
- “Well, we got the second grant– a total of $2,746,280 for five years from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Thank you. You can add this total to your ‘mountains of money’!” Dr. Carolyn Rich Curtis, Executive Director, Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project, November 2, 2006
- “Our Unemployment Insurance Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment proposal has been funded in full – $1.99 million.” Jean Wu, Business Policy Consultant, Employment Development Department, State of California, February 24, 2005
- “You helped take our orchestra to a new level, and certainly taught me about grant writing! It was a pleasure to work with you.” Christina Richter, Development Director, Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra, September 18 2003
- “One of those grant proposals you helped me to develop came through in a very big way… we’re now managing a $10.5 million state workforce contract to train Certified Nursing Aides statewide.” Ken Merchant, Executive Director, Quality Health Care Foundation, November 21, 2002
- “Thanks for all of your help. I could not have finished it up without all of the work you did to prepare it. I will also visualize dollars coming in!” Karen Alvord, Lilliput Children’s Services, May 2002
- “It has been a pleasure to be able to offer your consulting opportunities through our Center … I feel confident in recommending you … I know you will provide high quality grant writing expertise and training. You work so hard and I can count on you.” Jan Stohr, Executive Director, Nonprofit Resource Center, April 2002
- “Miriam is fabulous at helping you get your ideas down on paper.” Joanne Volk, M.A., M.F.C.C., May 2000
- “We could not have done it without you. We truly appreciate you. What a winner you are.” Carolynn Washington, Director, Youth Empowerment Academy, June 1998
- “I do not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone. You will be a valued contributor to any team.” Douglas J. Pringle, President, National Handicapped Sports USA, August 8, 1996
