What Our Students Say about A to Z Grantwriting
- "I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Vallejo for over three years as Development Consultant and member of the Board of Directors for my organization the Studio for Southern California History. In that capacity, Ms. Vallejo has assisted the Studio in preparing different types of development campaigns that target corporate, philanthropic, and government sources for funding and individuals with varying interests in our mission. Because of Ms. Vallejo's tutelage, the Studio for Southern California History has been able to secure nearly $100,000 from outside sources. This amount is significant considering the state of philanthropy today and the size of our organization, which is relatively small. Moreover, Ms. Vallejo trained my staff and Board of Directors in recognizing opportunities and ways to promote my organization--both of which have been tremendous sources of support for me, as the Executive Director for the Studio. The A-Z Grantwriting Workshop is also invaluable in that it taught me the tools, strategies, and language necessary to achieving a successful development plan that is immediate and long term. As a result, I feel more confident in taking the steps necessary to complete grant proposals and applications for varying institutions. I now know exactly how to react to different questions and responses that funders may potential ask. As a result, I am doing more proposals, meeting more potential funders, and building the larger network necessary to create funding opportunities into next year and beyond." - Sharon Sekhon, Founder & Executive Director, The Studio for Southern California History
- "Four staff members from Pacoima Beautiful attended the A to Z Grantwriting Seminar in March 2007. The seminar proved to be one of the best investments Pacoima Beautiful has ever made. Linda Vallejo is an extremely skilled instructor. She helped us to develop a team that is able to identify and write grants. Since taking the seminar, we are using Linda's methods all the time. We have written four grants, received three and have received very positive feedback on the fourth. I recommend the A to Z Grantwriting Seminar all the time to other nonprofits-it is a gift that I am very proud to share." - Marlene Grossman, Founder, Pacoima Beautiful
- "I loved your workshop at the recent Assistance League Conference in Los Angeles. You were informative and funny! Fun is not usually associated with grant writing, so it was a real pleasure to hear you. I was in the proposal business for many years, and I learned a lot." - Carol Coulter, President-Elect, Assistance League of Salt Lake City Utah
- "Very satisfying and rewarding. It is the source to begin a career as grant writer. Very informative in directing us where to find the sources of references. I enjoyed it very much. It will now help me to begin helping the non-profit organization I'm currently affiliated with. I thank you very much!"
- "Great seminar! I'm sure the knowledge I've gained will prove useful to many non-profit groups I interact with in my community. They, too, will be grateful! THANK YOU!"
- "Thank you, Linda, for a great seminar. While we are still in the planning stages, when the time comes to start grantwriting, I feel your seminar has given me a good handle on how to proceed. Thanks again."
- "I enjoyed this seminar. It was very understandable for me and will be extremely useful in that if will help me be more efficient in writing grants for my school."
- "I highly recommend this seminar not just for grantwriters but also as an educational tool for all development office staff. You have created a seminar that not just educates individuals, but also helps communities secure needed funding in a very efficient process."
- "This was a simply wonderful seminar. I was impressed with Linda's knowledge, organization and commitment to providing her students with the best learning experience possible. Thank you!"
- "The plethora of knowledge shared in this seminar by instructor and students was extremely valuable."
- "Linda Vallejo has developed an excellent overview of the grantwriting process and is very willing to share her experience and knowledge with those of us just starting out. Useful Seminar Material + Great Instructor = Excellent Learning Experience."
- "This was an excellent, practical, and informative seminar. It dealt with real-life challenges, and the seminar content was immediately applicable to my daily work. The instructor provided in-depth answers to students' questions, and had an upbeat, positive, "can-do" attitude. I'll definitely recommend this seminar to others."
- "This is an excellent seminar, and one that I would strongly recommend to anyone interested in learning how to write grants. Linda Vallejo is astute, polite, and most of all, extremely knowledgeable in the area of grant writing. Most impressive to me was her knowledge of the various organizations that provide funding for grants, no matter what the proposed project is. Thank you very much."
- "The seminar actually exceeded my expectations for quality and quantity!"
- "Ms. Vallejo has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for my project!"
- "The A to Z Grantwriting Seminar was very eye opening, full of knowledge, interesting and entertaining."
- "The A to Z Grantwriting Seminar totally changed my approach to fundraising."
- "The seminar was very down to earth and well organized. Ms. Vallejo was open to individual concerns and questions, and involved the participants in the learning experience. She has good teaching techniques and provided excellent information to make the process more do-able."
- "Excellent, informative, and entertaining presentation on a dull and dreadful topic."
- "This seminar has given me a realistic and clear outlook on what is entailed in grantwriting. I am very glad I came! I see now how involved the process is! It was a well organize seminar and the Manual is excellent!"
- "The A to Z Grantwriting Seminar taught me how to look at grantwriting as a very positive and do-able process. The organizational strategies are unbelievable. I didn't realize how manageable the process could be. A great eye opener!"
- " I am very happy I took the seminar! I really feel I have a grasp of the grantwriting process now."
- "I learned how to organize and research for diversified funding sources. Most importantly I learned that the minute you have a grant you need to be looking for matching funds! The A to Z Grantwriting Seminar filled in a lot of missing pieces!"
- "The A to Z Grantwriting Seminar provided very valuable information!"
- "Very informative class!"
- "The constructive criticism of my existing grant proposal was very beneficial."
- "The instructor provided us with excellent resources. Ms. Vallejo took the time to learn about our programs and our needs. She presented the material in a simple and easy to understand way. The class is a must for anyone involved in grantwriting."
- "The workshop provided me with an excellent understanding of how to write a grant and the formula needed to succeed."
- "The seminar is great for the beginning grantwriter!"
- "This 3-day seminar is worth a full semester graduate class. Excellent!"
- "A great comprehensive approach to grantwriting, peppered with numerous practical tips from many years of real-life experience."
- "Linda answered my questions before I could ask them! Her style of teaching is great! I went from being terrified about the grantwriting process to very confident. She's awesome!"
- "A great learning experience for me as a novice who had no knowledge at all. Not only did I learn about writing, but also about research, resources, and how to start and organize in an effective and timely manner."
- "The step-by-step instructions, forms and checklists are like Gold!"
- "Linda has a way of tailoring an example to the specific needs of her students. In addition, Linda's presentation along with the manual enhances the students ability to investigate, explore and approach the challenges of funding a project."