[Nfbf-l] grant writing and research HELP NEEDED

[Kirk]

Gina, I Love your spunk! It is a great pleasure to watch your energy with 
fundraising! I wish you nothing but the very best! Kirk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gina Minichiello" <minichiellog at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; "NFBF -Leaders" 
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Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 8:56 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] grant writing and research HELP NEEDED


> Calling all Federationists
>
> I'm sure I don't have to tell you how the economy is affecting our 
> fundrasing efforts. One area we really need to target is grants.
> Our affiliate needs your help. Do you, or someone you kow have any 
> experience with grant research and/or writing? Even if you don't now is 
> the time learn. Frankly, grants are not my area of expertise, but I'm not 
> going to let that stop me. I know this is tedius work and the few I've 
> talked to just don't have a lot of time to commit. So here is what I'm 
> asking until we come up with a better plan. I'm asking volunteers for 2 
> hours a month minimum. I uould like most experienced to train the 
> researcher on where to look, what to look for etc. If we can't get 4 
> people working 10 hours a amonth, let's try 20 people working 2 hours a 
> month. Wouldn't it be a great feeling, if you found or wrote the grant 
> that helped fund transporation to convention, or helped expand Florida 
> Newsline services? I'm sure there are some chapter projects that could use 
> some grant funding as well. I cannot stress enough how much this would 
> mean to all of us. If you would like to volunteer, please contact me. if 
> we all work together, we can make things happen.
>
> Gina Minichiello
> NFBF Board Member
> NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
> Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
> minichiellog at comcast.net
> 904-571-9117
>
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