"As allready mentioned by Phillip Jamerson this is a short write up that will give the funder an idea if your project
is a good match for their mission. If not provided with a format, I allways structure my
Why, What, Who, How much.…"
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Sergei Shkurkin replied to Dr. Beverly A. Browning's discussion What are the negative factors about being a grant writer?"The overall insecurity and having to re invent yourself every month"
Sergei Shkurkin replied to Ron P. Muriera's discussion Women's Initiative in Oakland, CA is looking for a Grant Writer in the group Northern CA Grant Professionals"Hi Ron,
Thanks for allways thinking of us
Best
Sergei"
Sergei Shkurkin replied to Sergei Shkurkin's discussion RFP due right after the holidays in the group Northern CA Grant Professionals"I am happy to report that even though the RFP was from Ebenezer my client learned that Ebenezer had an epithany and will be providing funding to prevent Tiny Tim from abusing substances."
Sergei Shkurkin commented on Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group Northern CA Grant Professionals"Thanks for thinking of all of us Ron,
best
Sergei"
Sergei Shkurkin replied to Linda Harvey-Yates's discussion Marketing Oneself as a Grant Writer (consultant/independent contractor)"Hello Linda,
It is allways hard to get started and now is a particularly difficult time. In the past I have
approached non profits that are advertising grant writing jobs, and offer to do the work
nessesary but on a contract basis, showing…"
Sergei Shkurkin joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group
Consultants
This group is for grant professionals who support the missions of multiple organizations via consulting.
Melanie R. Negrin, GPC replied to Sergei Shkurkin's discussion RFP due right after the holidays in the group Northern CA Grant Professionals"It's frustrating, but I've already seen a few creep onto my plate as well ..."
Derek Link replied to Sergei Shkurkin's discussion RFP due right after the holidays in the group Northern CA Grant Professionals"I have it on good authority that those RFP's are issued by a Mr. Ebenezer (the Grinch) Murphy, a scowling CPA banker with a law degree, hypertension, and extreme lactose intolerance. I wrote a little ditty called, 12 Days of Christmas…"
Sergei Shkurkin added a discussion to the group Northern CA Grant Professionals
RFP due right after the holidays
RFP that are due right after the holidays. What do people think about that? Is it the revenge of the RFP creating elves? I just got a call from a client who needs a proposaldone by early January bidders confrence tommorow! Happy holidays! See More
Sergei Shkurkin commented on Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group Northern CA Grant Professionals"Yes Thank you Ron. "
Sergei Shkurkin commented on Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group Northern CA Grant Professionals"Hi all, Just joining this group. I am in Davis, so I am in the valley.
I do grant writing as well as organization development for organizations primarily in the greater Sacramento area. I am currently working for a homeless servcies agency and a…"
Sergei Shkurkin joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's groupNorthern CA Grant Professionals
This group is for grant professionals living or working in Northern California.
Sergei Shkurkin commented on Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's group Housing & Homelessness Supporters"Hello All, I am new to the group, and to internet social networks in general. The vast majority of my experince since 1994 as a grant writing consulting has been for homeless service agencies. i have also developed a niche as a shelter developer. I…"
Sergei Shkurkin joined Melanie R. Negrin, GPC's groupHousing & Homelessness Supporters
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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)
- Sergei Shkurkin and Associates, LLC
- What role do you play at your organization?
- CEO
- What are your specialties?
- Social Services grants, homeless services, homeless shelters, refugee services, trainings, fiscal turnaround
- How long have you been a grant writer?
- 20+ 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?
- None
- What is your greatest challenge in obtaining grants?
- Matching organization with funders
- How did you hear about For GrantWriters Only
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 2:50pm on November 8, 2010, Melanie R. Negrin, GPC said…
- Hello Sergei and welcome to the For GrantWriters Only learning community. I am so glad you joined! Given your experience, I know your input will be valuable. If you have any questions, please feel free to post them in one of our forums or reach out to me directly.
I hope you will join our Northern CA Grant Professionals or Southern CA Grant Professionals, Consultants, and Housing & Homelessness Supporters groups. They're a great way to network and learn. No cost to join. Just click on Groups above to get started.
Best Regards,
Melanie
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