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Barbara Vega
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  • Pompano Beach, FL
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Barbara Vega replied to Jennifer Miller's discussion How much to ask for?
"Yes this confuses me too. Recently a consultant told us to ask for 10% less than average gift. I had always been taught don't ask for more than say $20 to $35K the first time. It must also depend on the size of the foundation. at previous…"
Oct 5, 2012
Barbara Vega replied to Barbara Vega's discussion Subgrantees/Subagreements (Federal Grants) in the group Government Grant Writers
"Hello   Thank you so much. I appreciate the insight.   Warm regards,"
Apr 11, 2012
Bianca Grimaldi replied to Barbara Vega's discussion Subgrantees/Subagreements (Federal Grants) in the group Government Grant Writers
"Hi Barbara - I don't know if there is an answer which applies across all subgrants. However, I share the same experience where subawardees had the same reporting requirements as the lead. Best, Bianca"
Apr 11, 2012
Barbara Vega added a discussion to the group Government Grant Writers
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Subgrantees/Subagreements (Federal Grants)

HiToday a colleague stated he does not think we should go after subgrantee solicitations - only direct, because, he says, that subgrantees are not subject to M&E requirements, and he thinks our organization should be going after more standard type arrangements that require formal reporting.I was not aware that subgrantees were not required to adhere to M&E of their programs. I for one ran a small program as a subgrantee at my last job and we had M&E requirements. I had to do monthly…See More
Apr 11, 2012
Barbara Vega replied to David Hankins's discussion Proposal Review
"Send to me at bvega@crossinternational.org. I will be happy to critique.   I have a lot of experience with International Development-type grants - (gov't and foundation)    "
Feb 15, 2012
Barbara Vega added a discussion to the group Government Grant Writers
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The M&E Section

Hello fellow government grant writersI am writing because - though I've written grants for some 7 years, the M&E section is always a bear.I can do them - and have done them. I have been trained in doing M&E via workshops and have read several books. But each time I do one it seems I discover something new, usually in the form of - someone else doing the M&E in a slightly different way with slightly different terminology.Does anyone have any tricks of the trade for this section?I…See More
Feb 15, 2012
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Dec 29, 2011
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Dec 13, 2011

Profile Information

What organization do you represent? (Please spell out any abbreviations, and include the website address of your organization if available, using the format: http://www.domainname.org)
Cross International/Cross International Cahtolic Outreach
What role do you play at your organization?
Grants Manager
What are your specialties?
Disaster relief
Faith-based
International
Community Development
How long have you been a grant writer?
6-10 years
Are you a part-time or full-time grant writer?
Full Time Grant Writer
To which professional fundraising or grant writer associations do you belong?
Grant Professionals Association (formerly American Association of Grant Professionals)
What is your greatest challenge in obtaining grants?
Navigating the government bureaucracy
How did you hear about For GrantWriters Only
Another Grant Professional

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