Greetings!
I am going to be speaking in Anchorage, Alaska this month at the Neighborhoods, USA 2011 Conference. The theme for the conference is "Great Land, Great Neighborhoods." My primary topic will be "Dr. Drew's Lightning Fast Grant Writing."
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As an activist in Laguna Niguel, I understand how much time and effort it takes to protect a community from drugs, crime and violence. I'm particularly aware of how corruption and waste in government can lead to poverty throughout an entire region. I'm looking forward to meeting some old friends at the NUSA and seeing for myself the rich resoures of Alaska. In this newsletter, I'll introduce you to some remarkable people here in Southern California , people who understand what it takes to write and win successful grants. |
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Mixing Things Up: Drew & Associates Has Added Two New Grant Writing Consultants
 | | Elizabeth J. Connor, Drew & Associates |
Tricia and I finally realized the only way I was going to catch up with my work was to bring in some new people to help me. "I thought he was just being lazy," she says. Accordingly, we took a leap and brought on two additional writers to speed up the process of creating, editing and researching our clients' projects. It was humbling for me to realize that learning to delegate my work was also a secret of "lightning fast grant writing."
Accordingly, I'm proud to announce we have appointed two new associate grant writing consultants, Elizabeth J. Connor and Luciane H. Yeh. Ms. Connor, pictured above, is an extraordinary writer with a great deal of business experience. I am amazed at how quickly she is learning to write grants the Drew & Associates' way. Already, I am able to complete work much more rapidly thanks to her help.
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Next, Tricia and I met Ms. Yeh though the kindness of one of our Pathway to Prosperity Board Members, Grant D. McNiff. Ms. Yeh has a law degree and an MBA degree from Northwestern University. She was a tremendous help to Mr. McNiff when he was in charge of the Southern California Sober Living Coalition. We welcome them both with bright expectations for long and fruitful carreers with Drew & Associates.
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Seeds of Success: How Creativity Helped Imperial Valley College Win $3 Million for New Technology
 | | Dawn Chun and Dr. Drew at Faculty Training Event at Imperial Valley College - January 2011. |
Even as a young graduate student, I have been fascinated by the techniques used to achieve "elite" performance.
To my surprise, many secrets of success have boiled down to matters of technique and focus and not matters of inate, raw talent.
In my experience, elite grant writers know the basics of the craft, but then they also bring a little something extra to the grant writing process, a something extra that puts their applications over the top.
In this picture, I'm sitting next to one of my grant writing "heroes," Dawn Chun of Imperial Valley College. Ms. Chun's team recently won a $3 million technology grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support her community college's modernization efforts. Ms. Chun has a track record of success in seeing ahead of the curve and implementing innovative, creative ideas.
Insisting on creativity is one of the secrets of success that has allowed me to outperform other grant writers. I am thankful to Dawn Chun and the example she sets for leadership and creative excellence under pressure. |
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The Nine Greatest Pathways for Profiting from Grants: How to Get the Resources You Need from Corporate, Foundation, and Government Sources
Description: This is a 45-page, bound copy of The Nine Greatest Pathways for Profiting from Grants by award-winning author, trainer, and consultant John C. Drew, Ph.D. The booklet gives you state-of-the-art information on how to get started in obtaining government benefits, scholarships, individual grants, and Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed loans. It gives you directions on how to start-up your own non-profit organization or how to establish yourself as a grant writing consultant. Finally, it provides effective tips for winning federal funding for both non-secular and faith-based organizations. "The booklet includes the contact information and websites I wish I knew about when I started grant writing," says Dr. Drew.
Regular price: $34.00 (includes $30.00 for the booklet and $4.00 for shipping and handling).
In-class price: $30.00
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Upcoming Drew & Associates Workshops in California
The best way to sign-up for one of our workshops is to contact the hosting college or institution directly by telephone. In many cases, you can quickly enroll on-line through their websites.
T.B.A.
Gavilan College
Tel: (408) 852-2801
Gavilan College Community Education
I'll be returning to Northern California to teach my Grant Writing Fundamentals class at Gavilan College from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011.
Glendale Community College Tel: (818) 240-1000, ext. 5678
I'll be back at one of my favorite spots in Southern California, Glendale College, on July 23, 2011. I'll be teaching the Grant Writing Fundamentals class from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Los Angeles Harbor College
Tel: (310) 233-4450
I'll be back at Los Angeles Harbor College, on July 30, 2011. I'll be teaching the Grant Writing Fundamentals class from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Orange Coast College Tel: (714) 432-5154 I'm teaching Grant Writing Fundamentals from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2011. |
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Drew & Associates is a management consulting firm that assists its clients in the fields of grant writing, fund raising, survey research, and program evaluation. Drew & Associates benefits clients by providing immediate access to research on over 10,000 corporate and private funders through the Foundation Center in New York. |
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Would You Like to Have Dr. Drew Speak at Your Upcoming Event?
Dr. Drew is available as a motivational speaker. He is represented by Five Star Speakers & Trainers. Click here for more information on booking Dr. Drew at your next event. |
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Check Out Dr. Drew's Social Networking Site for Grant Writers
Dr. Drew has set up a special social networking site just for grant writers. Please check it out and leave your own comments.
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New On-Line Grant Writing Course
I want to recommend the new on-line grant writing course that has been developed, with my encouragement, by Rodney Walker. The link is here Learn Grant Writing Online Now!
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Hear Dr. Drew Describe His Two-Day Grant Writing Retreat
As you may know, I've been having a lot of fun implementing a new, Two-Day Grant Writing Retreat with Dr. Drew. We have done two so far, one in Palmdale, CA and another in Costa Mesa, CA. To hear my take on this event please click on the link below. We are currently seeking charities who are interested in hosting one of these Two-Day Grant Writing Retreats at their location.
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Dr. Drew on Grants
