November 18, 2009
"Working with Cindy was such a pleasure, especially after struggling to find time to research and write my own grants. Her experience and writing skills made the grant process a pleasure, and her patience was greatly appreciated. She demonstrated a talent for accurately and succinctly explaining our mission and goals after only a short amount of time working with our organization. I would highly recommend Cindy to anyone, especially those non-profits with overloaded staff members that may not have the time to spend on grants, and I hope to use her again in the future!"
- Sapna Sopori, Director
Willow
As a professional Grantwriter since 2001, Grantwriter/Consultant Cindy L. Taylor, M.A. has the capacity and expertise to help her clients meet their grant funding development goals.
Skills and Accomplishments
· Over $8 million in grants garnered for nonprofit clients
· Proven ability to research and identify viable grant-funding prospects
· Extensive experience with winning government grants ranging from local municipalities and pass-throughs to state and federal level contracts, grants, and loans
· Successful track record in private proposal development, including corporate and foundation grants
· Expertise in handling the many varieties of increasingly prevalent on-line grant applications
· Extensive and varied experience assisting nonprofits with fundable program design
· Ability to market nonprofits through content-writing for newsletters, brochures, and other promotional materials
· Budget development and formatting expertise
· Experience helping people turn good ideas into 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations
· Proven ability to garner grant dollars for a wide variety of programs, ranging from arts organizations, to social services, to schools, to environmental causes, and many more!
Education
· A Master of
· Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing (2002)
· Bachelor of Science in
Professional Affiliations
· American Association of Grantwriting Professionals (AAGP), Member Featured Success Story Link: Northland Hospice News
· This nonprofit hospice agency was able to add solar panels to their Hospice Home assisted living facility this year, thanks to a grant proposal written by High Road. We are pleased to help this wonderful agency "go green" while saving money for patient assistance needs!