A to Z Grantwriting “Funding Your Passion” – Three Day Intensive Seminar

Presented as part of the Loyola Marymount Extension
June 13, 14 & 15, 2011

Participants Included:

Nine participants included future grantwriting consultants and representatives from:

•	Foundation for California Community Colleges
•	Mobile Mural Lab
•	Saddleback College
•	Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority

	*No Response*	*Poor*	*Fair*	*Good*	*Excellent*
How would you rate your instructor's knowledge of grantwriting?					100%
How would you rate your instructor's presentation?					100%
How would you rate the instructor's attention to your specific needs?					100%
How would you rate the overall seminar experience?					100%
How would you rate the seminar manual?				33%	67%
How would you rate the A to Z Grantwriting website?				38%	62%

Participants Evaluated Their Grantwriting Knowledge Before AND After the Seminar (1 lowest, 10 highest)

How would you rate your knowledge of grantwriting prior to the seminar?	1 22%	2 11%	3 11%	4	5 34%	6 22%	7	8	9	10
How would you rate your knowledge of grantwriting after completing the seminar?	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9 44%	10 56%

What Our Students Said About This Seminar!

“It is incredibly rare to leave a class, seminar, workshop etc. and actually have a tangible plan to implement the lessons learned with confidence. I am looking forward to returning to my organization and not only implementing the concrete strategies Linda taught me but also engaging other staff in the process. I am confident, because of the skills I learned in this class, that our organization will be successful in diversifying out funding and building a team of funders. Thank you for the information, resources, advice and encouragement. I am proud to consider myself a grant writer because of this class and Ms. Vallejo’s guidance, direction and grant writing system.”
“Before class I was lost, by myself, with a huge concept and no idea of how I could be able to get funds. I also was very confused and didn’t know where to start. After class I understand my challenges, have enough knowledge to contact foundations and am now able to put together a plan that will help me attain my goals.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the three day class; it was engaging and fun and I feel that I have the tools and resources necessary to implement a development plan at my agency. Linda’s knowledge and experience with grant writing and the process is invaluable and I feel grateful for being able to take this class.”
“Linda is exceptionally knowledgeable, organized and thorough. She presents the material in an easy to follow manner and is open to questions during the learning process. I appreciate how accessible she is and how much she truly wants us all to succeed. I’m ready and open for the money!”
“Linda’s impeccable attention to detail and organization was a key learning outcome for me personally. The course has given me the confidence to start my own non-profit organization. Linda is an excellent teacher by personalizing her curriculum to meet the needs of each individual student.”
“I have had previous experience in the grant writing process but this class helped me to tie it all together. There are things I was already aware of that this class reiterated for me, and helped me to dig a little deeper. I will utilize the content from this course to get organized, which will help me to feel a little less overwhelmed in putting grant applications together. I am leaving this class with more knowledge, more confidence, and most importantly a plan. Thank you!”
“The A to Z grant writing seminar is about developing and implementing a system whereby your organization can sustain a campaign of supplemental funding. Here’s the key: time, persistence, and dedication at the front end will pay off in dividends and economy of effort later. Linda’s emphasis on building and cultivating relationships is important and often overlooked by others. The A to Z system is a powerful tool.”
“No matter your background, experience level, or the nature of your organization, Linda presents grants-based funding in a manner that is accessible from multiple perspectives and ensures understanding on the part of the student. She is patient, makes you feel like the course is tailored to you and answers all questions – immediately when possible – and often to the benefit of everyone in the class. She makes the whole experience fun, but more importantly, empowering.”
“Linda Vallejo is extremely knowledgeable and precise with the grant writing course. Trustworthy and patient! Thank you!”