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EXCLUSIVE Webinar/Demo: eTapestry for Grant Writers at Online & By Phone

October 1, 2009 from 10am to 11am
On Thursday, October 1, For GrantWriters Only will host a customized webinar on eTapestry, a popular online donor database for nonprofits. This workshop will focus on how we, as grant writers, can use eTapestry to help us streamline our work and easily create reports for our employers (or clients).10:00 am Eastern time9:00 am Central time8:00 am Mountain time7:00 am Pacific timeThis webinar is FREE.It will be presented by Pam Dechert, CFRE, eTapestry.Since this webinar has been designed…See More
Sep 8, 2009
Christa M Evans replied to Kathy Lewis's discussion Grants for Individuals in the group Grant Writers for Business
"I think you're right about state and/or local governments receiving ARRA funding but I haven't as of yet seen that trickle down to individual business owners. Have you? I'm trying to find a grant for exactly the same type of situation…"
Aug 2, 2009
Valerie A. Nelson replied to Kathy Lewis's discussion Grants for Individuals in the group Grant Writers for Business
"Hi Kathy, I have fielded the same questions for years, and have not found any real funding for women business owners other than what you have mentioned and the few in Research and Development. I am keeping a close eye on the Recovery Act Funds…"
Jun 16, 2009
Kathy Lewis added a discussion to the group Cultural Heritage & Preservation Supporters
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When writing environmentals.......

When writing environmental study for restoration of any historic property, has anybody ran into a problem with getting a go ahead with the historic agency? Kentucky they call the agency the Heritage Commission.I worked with a federal agency who had dealings with the state SHIPO (don't ask for the title, don't remember). The Army Corp of Engineers I worked with had more trouble with that individual than the general public would have if the group was restoring a property via a non-profit agency.…See More
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis added a discussion to the group Grant Writers for Business
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Grants for Individuals

When I worked for FIVCO Area Development District, I had more than my share of questions: "Where is my government grant?" As a business owner, I have looked for years for grants for myself. Was I wrong when telling people there were no grants for them?I know there were scholarships for individuals, construction grants in certain instances, also conservation grants for farmers. But no business grants for individual women that I could ever find.......See More
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group
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Cultural Heritage & Preservation Supporters

This group is for grant professionals that support the mission of agencies focused on cultural heritage and preservation.
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group
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Historic Preservation Supporters

This group is for grant professionals that support the mission of historic preservation.
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group
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KY Grant Professionals

This group is for grant professionals living or working in Kentucky.
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group
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Grant Writers for Business

This groups is for grant professionals focused on writing grants in support of for-profit business development.
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group
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Emergency Services Supporters

This group is for grant professionals that support missions related to emergency services.
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis joined Michelle A Vivanz's group
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Technology for Grants Professionals

Discussion group on the use of technology for record-keeping; submissions and anything else that would facilitate efficiency.
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group
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Government Grant Writers

This group is for grant professionals who are experienced in writing government grants at the local, state, or federal level.
Jun 15, 2009
Kathy Lewis is now a member of For GrantWriters Only
Jun 15, 2009

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)
My own company, Elite Grant Writing and Fundraising Services, LLC
What role do you play at your organization?
Executive Director, Director of Fundraising, Grants Manager, Consultant
What are your specialties?
Right now, my focus has been FEMA grants: AFG and SCGs
How long have you been a grant writer?
11-15 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?
Not presently.
What is your greatest challenge in obtaining grants?
Getting people to pay up front for my services.

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At 4:49pm on June 15, 2009, Melanie R. Negrin, GPC said…
Hello Kathy and welcome to the For GrantWriters Only learning community. Thanks for jumping right in, adding to a discussion and joining some groups!

Best Regards,
Melanie
 
 
 

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