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Lori L. Aschoff loriaschoff@neb.rr.com	Organization: Creative Project Solutions, LLC
954 Bicentennial Circle	Phone: (402) 270-4098
David City, NE 68632	Fax: 402-367-3497

Qualifications: Expertise in researching and writing grant proposals for government (federal, state and local) and private (corporate and foundation) funders. Areas of focus include public health, health care, environmental, rural and community development, and education. Also offer strategic planning, evaluation and grant reporting, project development and miscellaneous writing services for government and non-profit organizations in eastern Nebraska. BS in Business Administration from University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Alexcia Boggs alexcia_taylor@yahoo.com	Organization: Independent
15324 Green Ave	Phone: (402) 502-7912
Omaha, NE 68138	Fax: na

Qualifications: Provide assistance in grant writing and consulting services to organizations of all sizes within Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Kansas. Experience writing and submitting small and very large grants to various entities-federal, state, local and foundations. Can assist with fundraising strategies, including, establishing donor base and starting and implementing capital campaigns. Very knowledgeable of data research, gathering, analysis and establishing data management templates. MPA in Public Administration from University of Nebraska at Omaha and a BS in Political Science and Sociology from Wayne State College.

Annie M. Chance, MA, Writing Consultant anniemchance@gmail.com	Organization: Independent
Omaha, NE	Phone: (402) 598-0412
Fax: n/a

Qualifications: With more than 20 years as a professional writer and communicator, will compose the perfect words for a narrative or compile complete grant proposals. Services also include: research grant funding opportunities and prepare drafts; incorporate revisions and finalize funding documents; monitor relevant grant topics and requests for applications; and, provide consultation for corresponding with funding agencies. Senior corporate and marketing communications experience with academic institutions, international corporations, and small business. Masters degree in journalism, advertising, and marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Liz Chrastil lizchrastil@yahoo.com	Organization: Independent
1701 Buckingham Dr	Phone: (402) 499-6268
Lincoln, NE 68605	Fax: (402) 345-5028

Qualifications: Consulting, research, development, and writing. Specializing in regional economic development planning, partnerships, and grants. Secured monies in grant funds from private, state, and federal grant agencies. Federal grant expertise includes technical and report writing, including grant reports, strategic plans, external evaluations appeal & query letters, feasibility studies, and needs assessments. Services also include: research grant funding opportunities and prepare drafts; incorporate revisions and finalize funding documents; monitor relevant grant topics and requests for applications; and, provide consultation for corresponding with funding agencies.

Donna Douglass donnadouglass@msn.com	Organization: Independent
2215 Atlanta St.	Phone: (308) 395-8509
Grand Island, NE 68803	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: Four years of grant writing experience for non-profit agencies/organizations. Grants have been awarded on Federal, State, and private levels. Wrote the original grant to secure a Homeless Liaison in the Grand Island Public School system. Participated in several grant writing trainings.

Cindy Evert Christ evertchrist@windstream.net	Organization: Independent
	Phone: (402) 304-8103
Lincoln, NE	Fax: (402) 470-2569

Qualifications: 14 years experience researching and writing grant proposals to federal, local, corporate and private foundations. Can assist in identifying needs and funding sources, planning, writing proposals and promotion. Expertise in tourism, social services, rural communities and health-related issues. Bachelors degrees in journalism and sociology; background in advertising and marketing, economic development, tourism and health. Have written over $1,600,000 in successful grants..

Katie Dimon Graf kgraf@neb.rr.com	Organization: Independent
2419 Bradfield Dr.	Phone: (402) 476-9750
Lincoln, NE 68502	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: B.A. in English from Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO. Five years experience writing grants for National Science Foundation-funded education initiative, Annenberg Foundation-funded rural education initiative, university development office and freelance projects. Has experience with public and private foundations as well as state and federal grants and reviewing proposals.

Vicki Gale vgale333@gmail.com	Organization: Independent
5630 Thistle Circle	Phone: (402) 580-3855
Lincoln, NE 68516	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: Eight years experience writing grant proposals for federally funded programs. Received over $5.5 million in grant awards with 100% success rate. 20 years experience developing secondary and postsecondary educational programs. Expertise in education, recreation, and agriculture. M.A. in English. Free initial consultation.

Stacen Gross ConsultingSCG@aol.com	Organization: Independent Consultant (SCG Consulting)
2920 Blackhawk Cir.	Phone: (402) 292-5155
Bellevue, NE 68123	Fax: (402) 292-0657

Qualifications: BS in Community & Regional Planning/Public Administration; past employment with county government and regional council of governments; have written and administered over $2,000,000 in grants in last 10 years, specializing in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for cities and counties.

Jerrod Haberman, Exec. Dir. jerrodh@charterinternet.com	Organization: Panhandle Area Development District
1432 10th Street	Phone: (308) 436-6584
Gering, NE 69341	Fax: (308) 436-6577

Qualifications: The Panhandle Area Development District (PADD) has four full time professional staff with over 35 years combined rural development and grantsmanship experience to assist panhandle communities, counties, development organizations and businessess with grant research, grant writing and grant administration activities. Our primary grantsmanship focus is federal and state grants but we also assist with private foundation programs. This is a free service for all PADD members.

Roxann Hamilton, M.Ed. roxannhamilton@yahoo.com	Organization: Advocate
3205 Portia - #2A	Phone: (402) 540-6987
Lincoln, NE 68521	Fax: na

Qualifications: When your business, college, university, law enforcement and disaster readiness agency, non-profit organization, engineering firm, or public school needs assistance with writing persuasive and winning grants, reports, or speeches, contact Roxann Hamilton, M.Ed. Professional Grant Writer. Roxann Hamilton's team of professional writers provide successful and highly skilled writing services to all types of non-profit organizations, government, engineering firms, and public schools in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota and South Dakota. Roxann Hamilton specializes in award winning grant writing, writing and submitting RFA’s and RFP’s, editing report manuscripts, proof-reading grants, writing reports (ie: needs analysis, project status, annual), speeches, and timely submission of documents to grantors and administrators. Roxann Hamilton, M.Ed. has been providing these services to non-profit organizations, universities, law enforcement, government agencies and departments, public schools, and consulting engineering firms since 1976. All professional writing services are provided at very affordable rates. Save time and money: hire Roxann Hamilton, M.Ed. Professional Grant Writer. Free initial consultation and cost estimate, interest free payment plans, and discounts. In many cases, reduced rate or pro bono work may be available.

Deborah Hause dhause@cox.net	Organization: Independent
16318 Lafayette Avenue	Phone: (402) 496-6598
Omaha, NE 68118	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: 23 years’ experience writing grant proposals and researching funding sources for a wide range of nonprofits, including the Harvard School of Public Health and WGBH (Boston’s public TV and radio affiliate). Successes have included grants of $1 million or more for Tufts Medical Center/Tufts School of Medicine and Brandeis University. M.A. and B.A. in English literature from UCLA. I can write your organization’s grant proposals or tailor already existing requests to the requirements of specific funders. I can also search for the foundation and corporate sources that are most likely to support your nonprofit’s programs.

Mary Herres MaryHerres@aol.com	Organization: Independent
2840 S. 33rd St.	Phone: (402) 617-2089
Lincoln, NE 68506	Fax: na

Qualifications:  25+ years of grant writing, research and administrative services to federal, state and local entities as well as corporate and private foundations. Adept in working with counties, communities for profit and non profit businesses in strategic planning, economic and business development, housing development, program development, and comprehensive planning. National certification in housing development finance and grant administration. Free initial consultation.

Caryn Hohnholt carynhohnholt@hotmail.com	Organization: Heartland Development Consulting
P.O. Box 84851	Phone: (402) 318-8385
Lincoln, NE 68501	Fax: na

Qualifications:  Former nonprofit executive offering expertise and experience in researching and writing grant proposals at the federal, state, and local level, as well as private funders. Also offer strategic planning, project development, oversight, and evaluation services. BS from University of Nebraska. Ties throughout central and eastern Nebraska.

Sharon Hueftle, Exec. Dir. sharonh@scedd.us	Organization: South Central Economic Development District, Inc.
502 East Avenue	PO Box 79	Phone: (308) 995-3190
Holdrege, NE 68949	Fax: 308-995-2169

Qualifications: The South Central Economic Development District, Inc. (SCEDD) professional staff offers assistance with grant research, grant writing and grant administration to counties, communities, development organizations and businesses within our 12 county service area. Federal and state grants receive priority; research and writing are provided at no charge to members.

Nancy Intermill Intermill@earthlink.net	Organization: Accountable Solutions, Inc.
4010 B St.	Phone: (402)-484-5657
Lincoln, NE 68510	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: Research and writing grant proposals for government (federal, state and local) and private (foundations and corporate) funders. Grant reviewer for federal, state and local projects. Over 28 years of experience in human services and education (especially aging, mental health). Strategic planning, marketing research/planning and special project planning and implementation for government and non-profit organizations. Initial consultation is free; no obligation.

J. Jessen jjessengrants@gmx.com	Organization: JJessenGrants
	Phone: (402) 320-2306
Omaha/Council Bluffs	Fax: na

Qualifications: Every day I help coordinate the management of millions of dollars in private and federal grants and contracts for a leading Nebraska university. I want to help you in your efforts with the community to make the midlands a better place for us all. I am an experienced grants and contracts specialist as well as an experienced educator. I have the knowledge you need to help empower you and your staff to strategize, win grants, manage your grant funding and work with your funders/sponsors to provide you with the flexibility you need to thrive. If you are seeking help with risk mitigation, grants management, grant budgets and reporting, staff training, subcontracting, contract negotiation, MOUs and compliance with Federal regulations call me. Our interactions will be completely confidential - training and guidance are casual.

Sonya Kelly bsmx3kelly@yahoo.com	Organization: Independent
1764 I Ave	Phone: (402) 385-3667 or (402) 922-0143
Thurston, NE 68062	Fax: (402) 385-3667

Qualifications: Nestled in Northeast Nebraska, I research and write successful grants for non-profit groups and public entities. Over 10 years of experience writing federal, state, and foundation grant applications. If your looking for someone who will listen to your goals and make them a reality, look no further. I'm here to make your communities visions come true.

Lenetta Kuehn LKuehn@CatholicWeb.com	Organization: Independent
PO Box 85	Phone: (308) 563-2024
Heartwell, NE 68945	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration from Doane College, Crete, NE. Eighty-two percent of proposals written successfully funded for approximately $3 million, including two grants for over $1 million each. Funding sources include state and federal government and private organizations. Areas of focus have included the Hispanic population, access to health care, employment and training, education, homeless prevention, and other human service topics.

Amy C. Lamphere a-lamp@earthlink.net	Organization: Independent
2611 Ryons	Phone: (402) 435-6155
Lincoln, NE 68502	Cell: (402) 570-1274

Qualifications: Consultant for project development and institutional readiness, including Board Development. Extensive experience in arts and culture fundraising, including project development and grant writing on local/regional/national basis (project budgets from $10K - $2M), strategic planning and marketing support planning. 15 years of NE experience, raising over $4,000,000 in arts, education, health/human services, major gifts and planned giving.

Marilyn A. Lewis marilewis@cox.net	Organization: Dynamic Writing Consultants
18816 Jones Street	Phone: (402) 813-7653
Elkhorn, NE 68022	Fax:

Qualifications: Years of experience writing grants, manuals, policies and scientific reports. This past year, raised millions of dollars for the Center of Excellence program for the Creighton University Medical School as well as for the new soccer-only stadium at Creighton University.

Steven McFadden Steven@goodmedicineconsulting.com Elizabeth Wolf elizabeth.wolf7@gmail.com	Organization: Good Medicine Consulting, LLC
P.O. Box 85491	Phone: (402) 304-5757 or (402) 304-6580
Lincoln, NE 68501	Fax:

Qualifications: Good Medicine Consulting directors bring 50 years' combined experience in communications, grantsmanship, and development consulting. Areas of expertise include proposal development for federal, state, local, and foundation grants; and nonprofit marketing and communications, including annual reports, newsletters, and web copy. Selected clients have included Community CROPS, Open Harvest Cooperative Grocery, Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln Literacy Council, Grand Island Literacy Council, El Centro de las Americas, Asian Community and Cultural Center, Clyde Malone Community Center, and others across the USA. For work samples and more information, visit http://www.goodmedicineconsulting.com

Denise M. Moore, J.D. dmoore@girlscoutsnebraska.org	Organization: Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska
2121 South 44th St.	Phone: (402)-558-8189 or (800)-447-5558
Omaha, NE 68105	Fax: (402) 558-8060

Qualifications: Nineteen years experience in grant proposal writing - four years in education, fourteen years in youth services. B.S. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln. J.D. – Creighton University School of Law.

Darl Naumann, Ph.D. dnaumann@ayarsayars.com	Organization: Ayars & Ayars, Inc.
2436 North 48th St.	Phone: (402) 570-9214 or (402) 435-8600
Lincoln NE, 68505	FAX: (402) 464-6810

Qualifications: Provide assistance in grant writing and consulting services to organizations of all sizes within Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota and North Carolina. Will assist organizations in feasibility studies, and proposal preparation clarifying aims (using graphical representation) & objectives writing sampling design and Power analysis, and Statistical Analysis Plan for project preparing the grant application. 15 years experience in helping with grant applications and 20 years of experience with data base management and statistical data analysis and results interpretation. Currently working with non-profit organizations reviewing, researching and writing grants and doing statistical analysis of research data. Ph.D. in Political Science with Certification in Project Management and Program Analysis from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Mary O'Hare maryohare1@windstream.net	Organization: O'Hare Professional Consultation Services
7541 Old Post Road #14	Phone: (402) 488-3609
Lincoln NE, 68506	FAX: n/a

Qualifications: Research and writing grant proposals to federal, local, and state entities as well as local, corporate and private foundations; special project planning and implementation, writing interim and final grant reports; long-range planning for non-profit organizations. 24 years experience in disability and health-related issues for state and non-profit organizations and masters degrees in Health Education and Public Administration. Free initial consultation with no obligation.

Panhandle Partnership for Health & Human Services kengel@pphd.org	Organization: same
P.O. Box 669	Phone: (308) 487-3600
Chadron, NE 69337	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: Consortium of several dozen human services agencies, collectively employing several grant writers.

Valerie Russell therussellcenter@aol.com	Organization: The Russell Center, LLC
Address: 7202 Giles Road, Suite 4, MS #200	Phone: (402) 250-6872
La Vista, NE 68128	Fax: (402) 339-5712

Qualifications: Valerie Russell founded The Russell Center, LLC, in December 2000 after a career in the nonprofit sector that included serving as executive director for an NPO and then a foundation. With perspectives from both sides of the desk, she has been writing grants ever since. Once of her earliest grants won a set of 12 human rights videos for the La Vista Public Library. More recently, over the past two years, her firm secured over $12 million in grant awards for Russell Center clients. Federal grant expertise includes NASA, NSF, NIH, CDC, HUD, USDA, DOD, et al. Specializations in technical and report writing, including grant reports, external evaluations, and re-accreditations (including COA). Master’s degree in public administration, BA in English, certificate in fund-raising. More information at: http://www.therussellcenter.net

Monica Shimerdla grantwriter@cox.net	Organization: Shimerdla Freelance
11901 Golden Blvd	Phone: (402) 292-5774
Bellevue, NE 68123	Fax: na

Qualifications: Nearly 10 years combined experience in fundraising and non-profit communication. We have successfully received over $2,500,000.00 in federal and foundation monies. We can also help you communicate with audiences using newletters, case statements, grant reports, advertising, brochures and other internal and external communication pieces. In addition, we can provide thorough prospect identification and research. Educational experience includes advanced degrees in communication and writing.

Maggie Simonsen maggiesimonsen@gmail.com	Organization:
Phone: (402) 369-0634
Cheyenne, WY 82001	Fax: na

Qualifications: Freelance professional with 19+ years of experience in proposal development including 16+ of that in successful federal, state, and private grants and 7+ in APA and other editing. Now accepting editing and feedback/review jobs such as application, proposal, and dissertation editing. Grants consulting (advice and recommendations) provided for hourly fee with 1-hour minimum, including written consultations. Will edit, comment, and suggest changes for substantial drafts. Also available for grants research. Council for Resource Development and Grantsmanship Center certified. Contact maggiesimonsen@gmail.com. LinkedIn profile for Maggie Simonsen

Christopher Solberg, AICP csolberg@schemmer.com	Organization: The Schemmer Associates
1044 N. 115th Street, Suite 300
Phone: (402) 493-4800
Omaha, NE 68154	Fax: (402) 493-7951

Qualifications: Certified administrator for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. Has extensive experience in state and federal grant writing and administration. Through these grants he has helped many projects achieve CDBG success, including; childcare facilities, sanitary sewer improvements, and housing rehabilitation programs. Has secured over $3,200,000 in federal and state funding for many various projects. An expert in grant writing as viewed through the multiple grants from various sources that he has applied for and acquired funding from. Has also reviewed regional transportation grant applications as well.

Matthew Stelly Genius4858@aol.com	Organization: Edu-Culture Consultants
Phone: (402) 393-2274 or (972) 217-0825
Omaha, NE	Fax: na

Qualifications: B.S., Urban Studies, MS, Urban Studies, MS Political Science, ABD-Educational Policy and Community Studies. Grantwriting in Omaha and Milwaukee areas for more than 3 decades. Specializes in creative applications and ideas for grants, as well as short-term turnaround when assisting with city, county and state grant applications. Has his own think tank, the Uhuru Sasa Research Institute, which specializes in niche marketing to blacks in and around metropolitan OMaha and Lincoln. Wrote the state's first and only ever bi-racial adoption grant (for Greater Omaha Community Action, 1994). Works with organizations to develop bylaws, articles of incorporation, and five- and ten-year vision statements, and strategic plans. Consults to help develop cultural sensitivity programs, educational projects, and research activities.

David R. Taladay, Executive Director dtaladay@sendd.org	Organization: Southeast Nebraska Development District
2631 "O" St.	Phone: (402) 475-2560
Lincoln, NE 68510	Fax: (402) 475-2794

Qualifications: With over 20-years of experience in preparing applications to Federal and State grant programs as well as local, state and national Foundation programs, SENDD staff have been responsible for over $84 million in grant funds received. Projects valued over $187 million for various City/County/Village governments and other non-profit organizations in the fifteen county service area.. SENDD has several CDBG certified grant administrators on staff and seven staff members are involved in all phases of grant preparation

Tara Vasicek midwestgrants@gmail.com	Organization: Independent
Phone: (308) 874-4155
Lincoln, NE 68512	Fax: na

Qualifications: Bachelors of Science and Masters Degree in Community and Regional Planning and Geography. Past employment with well-respected professional consulting group, and local municipal government completing comprehensive plans, researching, writing and administering grants of many varieties. Have experience great success because of my ability to clearly communicate history, goals and objectives. Multitude of experience coordinating with government agencies. Educated in cartography and GIS (map making), speaking, professional grant writing, research, consulting, and administering. Extremely passionate about the development and success of private, public and non-profit organizations.

Mark Whitacre markwhitacre@yahoo.com	Organization: Goldstone Grants of Kearney
5500 Cottonwood Road	Phone: (308) 234-6821
Kearney, NE 68845	Fax: (308) 234-6821

Qualifications: Mark Whitacre, GPC, is the principal at Goldstone Grants of Kearney, Nebraska. Goldstone provides comprehensive grant proposal development services for nonprofit organizations that include: strategic planning, grant search, grant writing, budgeting, evaluation, dissemination/sustainability strategies, and grant management. Goldstone also provides grant writing training and mentoring services for those interested in becoming grant writers or improving grant writing skills and success. Mark has more than 21 years of grant proposal development services, has an 85% success rate, and has helped secure more than $15 million in funding for a variety of projects that include: capital campaigns, program support, general operating support, capacity development. Mark is a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), and has received the national Grant Professional Certification (GPC) designation—one of only three Nebraskans to receive this designation and the only one west of Omaha. Mark started Goldstone Grants to help provide energy, innovation, and opportunities to nonprofits to meet the needs of its clients. Check out Goldstone’s website for more information; its address is: www.goldstonegrants.com. Thank you!

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