Elizabeth Whitted-Dawson has more than 20 years experience as a professional Grant Writer and Development Manager. She has successfully secured more than $5 million in funding for non profits during the last five years. Specialty Areas: Arts and Culture, Community Services, Economic Development, Education, and Social Services. Her focus on Foundations, Government and Corporate funding, has allowed clients to develop longstsnding funding relationships. Services include: Developing a fundraising plan Coach organization on contacting funders to gather further information. Gather detailed information about your organization’s programs and activities. Work from existing program plans to develop grant proposals. Conduct research as needed in order to strengthen your grant proposal. Provide support and consultation for any special requirements of the funder. Advise regarding partnerships, government and/or corporate contacts. Strategies for securing funding. Submit letters of inquiry (LOIs), On-Line and Hardcopy grant proposals Write and tailor grant proposal(s) to each grant maker’s specific requirements. Provide editing suggestions and proposal critiques to assist your staff in strengthening proposals and increasing chances for success. Provide support and consultation for any special requirements of the funder. Advise regarding partnerships, government and/or corporate contacts. Strategies for securing funding.