Grant Writer
Susan works exclusively with nonprofit organizations, providing support and guidance to nonprofit organizations so exceptional people can provide extraordinary service to those they serve. Susan has 20 years’ experience as a nonprofit board member, 13 years’ experience as a founding staff member of a nonprofit and 12 years’ experience as a nonprofit consultant. In her position as a nonprofit staff member, she successfully led a land trust through the process of becoming an Accredited Land Trust through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Five years later she successfully led the effort to renew their accreditation. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and certificates from the Grant Writing and funding Master Course and Grant Writing and Funding Freelance Grant Writing Master Course. She is a member of the Grant Professionals Association and the Grant Writing and Funding Mentorship Program.
Susan’s services include:
- Nonprofit Wellness Assessment – to assess the health of the organization and grant readiness
- Nonprofit Bylaws Review – ensuring sound governance practices
- Nonprofit Policy Development – providing operational guidelines that protect staff and the board of directors
- Strategic Planning – working collaboratively with staff and board to develop a shared vision, mission, goals, strategies, objectives, and plans
- Grant Research – to identify the best fit funding sources for your organization
- Foundation Grant Writing – reducing your stress level and ensuring grant applications are professionally prepared and submitted on time