"Cheers Dave. Welcome to the forum! I launched my practice, Strategic Funds Development, about 3 1/2 years ago. We focus on grant writing and management. Our practice has not been expanded to the other areas you mention though we do engage in special…"
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Kenya Lucas-Matos replied to Teresa Huff's discussion What's Your Favorite Grant to Write?"Hi Teresa. Great question! I am one who has several specialties... but these days I love to write grants having to do with the use of technology in public education. In the past month alone I have requested a range of…"
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Was having a discussion with a development director recently who sees zero relevance of social networking tools like Twitter, FaceBook and blogs for day-to-day fundraising life. I happen to think that professionals in our field who do not incorporate these approaches will not only soon be left behind but ultimately risk extinction. What are your thoughts? How do online communities and social media practically improve your fund seeking efforts… if at all? (In case you were wondering this…See More
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I have had a fantastic time blogging in the FGWO community... and am happy to share that I have started a new blog at FundsBot. Please click the below links to subscribe by email or in a reader. I look forward to seeing you there! :-) Subscribe to FundsBot by Email …See More
Kenya Lucas-Matos replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"Cheers Bev! Per your request I am posting some thoughts in this forum…
The #1 challenge is managing stress. Grant professionals are constantly juggling deadlines. If you are a consultant then it is typical to work for more than one…"
Kenya Lucas-Matos replied to Nicole Schwegler's discussion Peer Reviewer Opportunities"Hi Nicole. Great goal! Here is a very good eHow article on becoming a grant reviewer at the federal and other levels."
Kenya Lucas-Matos replied to Derek Link's discussion What Grant Writing Information is Hard/Impossible to Find"Hi Derek,
I would suggest researching online venues in which our peers are posing questions and engaging in discourse about the field. Online professional learning communities (like ForGrantWritersOnly.com) are one place. Discussion boards…"
Kenya Lucas-Matos replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion Goals for 2011 from the Grant Doctor - Bev Browning"These goals are outstanding Bev! I too am a member of GPA. I just registered for their new Consultant Mentorship Program. Your list speaks to some of my own professional priorities for 2011. :-)"
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- 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)
- Strategic Funds Development - http://www.strategicfunds.org
- What role do you play at your organization?
- CEO
- What are your specialties?
- For 15 years I have worked in research, planning and development. Today I am Founder & CEO of Strategic Funds Development, a national consulting firm that produces top dollars and sustainable results. Strategic has allowed me to combine my fundraising expertise, multi-sector experience and nationwide relationships into a distinct, high impact model for fund development and corporate innovation.
- 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?
- Today's fundraising landscape is capable of changing rapidly and fundamentally. The greatest challenge is moving beyond yesterday's formulas to develop a new architecture of grant writing that reponds to the quickly evolving needs of clients and the field at large.
- How did you hear about For GrantWriters Only
- GPA/AAGP
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I have had a fantastic time blogging in the FGWO community... and am happy to share that I have started a new blog at FundsBot.
Please click the below links to subscribe by email or in a reader. I look forward to seeing you there! :-)
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- At 11:23pm on April 27, 2011,
Gloria McBeth said… Kenya,
Thank you for the extended hand of friendship. I look forward to getting to know more about FGWO and build some friendships.
Gloria
- At 7:13am on April 26, 2011, Karen Fay said…
- Hi, Thanks for your note. I look forward to being part of FGWO.
- At 5:58am on April 26, 2011,
Bill Bayreuther said… Hi, Kenya:
Thanks for the welcoming words. I look forward to participating in FGWO. -- Bill
- At 2:38pm on April 13, 2011, Kimberly Hopper said…
Hello Kenya,
I hope you are having a Great Day!! I am excited to be a part of FGWO.
- At 5:51pm on April 12, 2011, Dee Burns said…
- Thank for your invitation of friendship.
- At 5:04pm on April 11, 2011, Monica Simon, MSN, RN, GPC said…
Hi,
Thanks for the welcome. Hope to be here more often.
- At 11:50am on April 5, 2011, Bonnie Konowitch said…
- Thanks for the welcome. This new group of professionals will be a good sounding board.
- At 2:06pm on April 4, 2011,
Maureen Honecker said… Thanks for the compliments! Now I have to get some clients!
- At 10:29am on March 28, 2011,
Teresa Huff said…
- Thanks! Nice to meet you!
- At 8:36am on March 25, 2011,
Phillip Jamerson said… - Good morning. Thank you for including me in your extended family of grant writers. May the Force be with you and all your proposals get funded.
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