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My blog is where I post notes about what I’m up to as well as information and advice about grant writing. My recent posts are listed below, or look through my archives by category.

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It continues to be a privilege and a pleasure to work with such great agencies

It pleases me to know that the training sessions I present really help people and agencies. Linda Bak, Development Manager at RedRover attended my December 5th “Nuts and Bolts” workshop and said, “That was a great workshop. Thanks so much.” One of my repeat clients, Relationships Skills Center (formerly Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project), once again [...]

Always follow the funder’s directions!

Advancing Philanthropy, the monthly publication of the Association of Fundraising Professionals details The Five Ps of Marketing the Smaller Nonprofit. They are: 1) PASSION; 2) PLANNING; 3) PEOPLE; 4) PROPULSION; and 5) PERSEVERANCE. These are good for all types of project, including preparing proposals. In my workshops, I regularly quote another list of 5 Ps: [...]

Kind words about my work …

“We got our grant! The full $798,500 for one year and possibility of two more years, for a total of $2.4 million. Thank you SO much.” Carolyn Rich Curtis, Ph.D., Executive Director, Relationship Skills Center, formerly Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project, October 7, 2011. “Miriam, this is my last week at Sacramento Steps Forward. It has [...]

Miriam is an exceptional presenter … she has a wonderful style of presentation

Following a great reception to my three webinars for the California Primary Care Association, I was hired by the Alaska Primary Care Association to present three webinars for them in November 2011 … wish I could go up there to present them in person. I was in Northern British Columbia about five years ago and [...]

Tips for Grant Proposal Budgets

A foundation Program Officer said recently, “Don’t forget that expressed interest does not equal grant making! You still need to do your homework, follow our submission instructions and convince us that you’re worthy of funding.” Most agencies don’t quantify the value their volunteers at a high enough level. Don’t forget the time all your Board [...]

Upcoming Training Workshops

On Friday, January 14th, 2011 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., I’m presenting a two-hour workshop “Taking the Pain and Fear out of Grant Writing” for the City of Citrus Heights Community Collaborative. This is the second workshop I’ve presented for the City. In January and February, 2011 I’m presenting a series of three Webinars for [...]

I’ll be presenting four Webinars for statewide participants …

Over the next couple of months, I’ll be presenting four Webinars for statewide health clinic members of the California Primary Care Association.

Why do we write grant proposals?

Just a reminder of why we do all this work that can drive us crazy … it helps us serve those who need our help so desperately.

Director of Nonprofit Resource Center says …

“You are the consummate professional and I am glad to have the opportunity to work with you.” Ann Lucas, Executive Director, Nonprofit Resource Center, Sacramento, California.

My client, St. John’s Shelter, receives $200,000 from Bank of America

One of my clients, St. John’s Shelter Program for Women and Children, was just notified by Bank of America that they were one of only two agencies in this region to receive an award for $200,000 as a Neighborhood Builder. I worked with Executive Director, Michele Steeb, in writing this proposal for St. John’s. Another [...]