Shonet joined the Academy with 11 years experience of grant writing, but less than a year operating a freelance grant writing business.
She thought she could do it on her own, and was doing okay making $25K in her first year, but running a grant writing business wasn’t intuitive.
She had the skills of grant writing, but quickly realized she didn’t have business acumen skills.
She jumped into the Academy and had a goal to make $75,000 and felt that was a big goal. Guess what? She overshot that working less hours and less stress than before.
In one year, Shonet made $83,145 in her grant writing business and secured $190,000 in grant awards for her clients!
Listen to her story!
About Shonet Newton
Shonet (pronounced Sh-on-it) is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, with a special emphasis in the fields of human services and environmental causes. Her commitment to helping others inspired her to establish Shonet Newton Consulting, a small business aimed at making a significant and positive difference on small and emerging nonprofit organizations.
She holds a Master of Arts degree in English and is known for her avid passion for books and reading. Her educational background and her dedication to fostering the growth of nonprofit organizations, particularly those that champion diversity and equity, underscore her commitment to creating positive change in her community and beyond.
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