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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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Upcoming Training Workshops

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

Golden Rule Services receives three grant awards from the County of Sacramento

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.

“What an amazing job you did yesterday … (June 10 all-day training for Catholic Healthcare West and Mercy Foundation) … I’m thanking our lucky stars for you! Your remarkable effort has empowered a broad array of health and human service organizations to make a compelling case for the important work they do. In [...]

Always follow the funder’s directions!

Funders still complain that applicants aren’t doing their homework to make sure requests match published guidelines. Thorough research can be 50% of success, so be sure your program matches exactly with what funders want to pay for. Funders report receiving two or three times as many requests as they had in previous years, [...]

Flexibility …

“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.
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“The best 90 minutes I ever spent …”

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.

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Nevada receives award from MGM MIRAGE

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 [...]

Thanks received from the President of California’s Capital Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals

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.”

Why do we write grant proposals?

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, April 1, 2007.