EXPRESSIONS

On August 27, 1010 ll be presenting a training workshop for Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure to help applicants seeking funding.

Another of my clients, Golden Rule Services, reported this morning that they received THREE grant awards from the County of Sacramento’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, for HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs.

“Your October 14th presentation was by far the best I’ve heard – phenomenal, concise, to the point and practical! I’ve already implemented some of your suggestions. I appreciate what you’ve done for me and what you’re doing for everybody else.” Clarmundo Sullivan, Executive Director, Golden Rule HIV/AIDS Services, Sacramento, California, November 2009.

“Your help in working with us for an entire day to edit and refine our Federal proposal made the difference!” Maurine Huang, Chief Executive Officer, Opening Doors, Inc., Sacramento, California, February 2009.

“Wow! This is an absolutely fabulous grant proposal!” Elizabeth Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, December 2008.

“You so very simply de-mystified this complicated process.” July 2008.

Feedback from presentations in Portland, Oregon in April 2008:

“One of the best presentations of the conference. Thank you.”
“Great information – very useful and the presenter was great!”
“Excellent session – it was wonderful.”
“Great information; great speaker!”
“Very excellent.”
“Great class – wish it had been longer.”

“Your budgeting workshop was excellent – It opened my eyes to a lot of things that need to happen during the preparation proccess.” Susan Swift, Administrative and Program Coordinator, Sacramento Area Congregations Together, March 26, 2008.

“I have a clear understanding of the task and practical tools to get the job accomplished.” Renee Burkhalter, Rocklin, California, March 27, 2008.

“Thank you for presenting your excellent workshop at the Meet the Funders workshop in Grass Valley, and for sharing your insight and knowledge.” Alison Lehman, Director, Nevada County Department of Social Services, February 19, 2008.

“I do appreciate your graciousness and ability to roll with a different group than we had planned for.” Maurine Huang, Chief Executive Officer, Opening Doors, Inc., November 9, 2007.

I heard you speak 10 years ago at an Association of Fundraising Professionals luncheon and it made such an impression on me that I still remember it today … it was the best 90 minutes I ever spent!” Deborah Bell Dancer, Grant Writer, November 2007.

Jane Jensen Saint, Executive Director, wrote on August 7, 2007: “Miriam, wonderful news!! We got full funding from MGM MIRAGE Voice Foundation. Thank you so much for your help and support. Your assistance last spring made the difference between zero dollars and $15,000.” This small non-profit helps children in need to meet their full potential by providing family-like homes and education opportunities.

Julie Bornhoeft, President of California’s Capital Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals wrote, “I truly admire your willingness to constantly educate, mentor and encourage. We are receiving great reviews from the ‘Essentials of Fundraising’ program thanks to our excellent instructors.”

Just a reminder of why we do all this work that can drive us crazy …

“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, April 1, 2007.

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