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Sangeeta Agrawal mathercise@cox.net	Organization: Independent
14011 Parker Street	Phone: 402-214-9674 or 1-800-775-6284
Omaha, NE 68154	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: Provide assistance in grant writing and consulting services to organizations of all sizes within Nebraska, and Kansas. Will assist organizations in clarifying aims( using graphical representation) & objectives writing sampling design and Power analysis, and Statistical Analysis Plan for project preparing the grant application. 10 years experience in helping with grant applications and 15 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. M.S. in Applied Statistics from University of Wesrern Ontario, Canada.

Christine (Barnes) Beagle cbarnes@top.net	Organization: Independent
13905 Emiline Cr.	Phone: 402-934-5738 / 402-960-2460
Omaha, NE 68138	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: 4 years experience grant writing and consulting services in Nebraska capital, program, project and endowment grants in the areas of Foundation, local/state/federal government, CDBG, HUD, community and economic development, tourism, environmental, information technology hardware/software and websites, arts and education. Will aid in identifying needs, researching, planning, identifying funding sources and writing proposals. Will consult on reporting to funding agencies, annual reports, etc. Have worked for Omaha housing & child advocate non-profits, US Dept. of HUD, 2 US Senators, Executive Director of Community Development non-profit and as Grant Reviewer for NDEQ. Teaches grant-writing & consulting classes at Metro Community College. BS, MPA. Certificates from Grantsmanship Center and UNO. Will present workshops for non-profit organizations, government, schools and foundations on grant writing, fundraising, volunteers & non-profit board building.

Tammie Blaha tmblaha@aol.com	Organization: Independent
1203 11th Avenue	Phone: 308-234-2889
Kearney, NE 68845	Fax: 308-338-0155

Qualifications: Provide grant writing and consulting services to organizations of all sizes within Nebraska, and Kansas. Will assist organizations in identifying needs, establishing purpose for project, locating potential funding sources, and preparing the grant application. 10 years experience preparing applications and proposals for state, county and federal procurements. Currently working with non-profit organizations reviewing, researching and writing grants. B.S. in Social Work from University of Nebraska at Kearney

Business Development Services Linda.Griffin@kellogg.com	Organization: Business Consultants
na	Phone: 800-699-4816
Omaha, NE 68164	Fax: na

Qualifications: Business Development Services PLLC team of writers consist of those that have lead professional careers in management, state social services, educational settings, criminal justice, and technology. Our office is located in the state of Michigan , bonded and licensed. Business Development Services offer a variety of services to start-up companies, both for profit and non-profit organizations including churches and small programs.Business Development Services PLLC offers internship opportunity for writers and college students. The components that make our company successful in developing and composing premium proposals are our research team, writing and editing staff, and daily communication with our clients. Through our professionally trained staff we focus primarily on the satisfaction of our clients.

Deborah Derrick dderrick@mail.unomaha.edu	Organization: College of Information Science & Technology, The Peter Kiewit Institute
PKI 170B, 1110 South 67th Street	Phone: (402) 554-3383
Omaha, NE 68182-0116	Fax: (402) 554-3284

Qualifications: Grant writer/manager for UNO College of IS&T at The Peter Kiewit Institute. Over 25 years of proposal writing experience to governmental and private funders including NSF, NIH, DoD, NASA, Nebraska Humanities Council and various SBIR programs. Recent awards include $1.3 million from NSF. Specialize in working with engineering, IT and non-profit organizations. Assist with identifying funding sources, background research, project design and planning, writing and editing proposals, proposal submission, and reporting to funding agencies. Award-winning technical editor and writer listed in Who’s Who of American Women. Have written and administered over $10 million in grants and contracts in higher education and consulting engineering, as well as federally funded grant programs in Nebraska, Iowa and New York. M.A. in Communication from UNO and B.A. in Public/Business Administration from Drake University.

Donna Douglass donnadouglass@msn.comIT and non-profit organizations. Assist with identifying funding sources,	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.

Vicki Gilpin vgilpin@atcjet.net	Organization: Community Resource Development
P.O. Box 1123	Phone: 308-324-5504
Lexington, NE 68850	Fax: 1-308-324-5505

Qualifications: BA degree in business administration and 5 years grant writing experience. Has produced sucessful grants for several non-profit organizations with award amounts up to $800,000. Experience in federal, state, and foundation grant requests.

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.

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 and have written and administered over $2,000,000 in grants in last 10 years.

Randall Gunn Randal.Gunn@ne.usda.gov	Organization: South-Central Nebraska RC&D
P.O. Box 250	Phone: (402) 845-6678
Doniphan, NE 68832-0250	Fax: (402) 845-6529

Qualifications: Priority of assistance given to grants associated with community/rural development projects sponsored by communities and not-for-profit organizations. Primary help for above organizations is research, planning and assistance with securing grants. No fee for services, but projects must be approved by RC&D Council and subject to availability of staff

Roxann Hamilton, M.Ed. Executive Director roxannhamilton@writeassistance.com	Organization: Write Assistance
100 Fence Rock Court - #18	Phone: (402) 792-3255
Hickman, NE 68372	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: When your organization needs the right assistance with writing grants, reports, or speeches, contact Write Assistance. Write Assistance professional writers provide successful and highly skilled writing services to non-profit organizations, government, engineering firms, and public schools K-12 in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota and South Dakota. Write Assistance specializes in award winning grant writing, writing and submitting RFAʼs, RFPʼs, editing report manuscripts, proof-reading grants, writing reports and speeches, and timely submission of documents to grantors and administrators. Write Assistance 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 services are provided at very affordable rates.

Stacie Hermes	Organization: Independent
PO Box 187	Phone:n/a
Potter, NE 69156	Fax: n/a

Qualifications:Helps groups in need of funding: define their goals; format their goals in business plan format; supply grantwriting services; help define target markets; help with planned giving programs; teach groups what it means to live by a grant and the importance of fefining what thy want to accomplish before they begin. Fee is 10% of grant funds acquired.

Mary Herres MaryHerres@aol.com	Organization: Independent
5101 Newton	Phone:402-617-2089
Lincoln, NE 68506	Fax: na

Qualifications: 20+ 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 and communities in strategic planning, economic and business development, housing development and comprehensive planning. National certification in housing development finance and grant administration. Free initial consultation.

Al Heuton, Exec. Dir. al@nepadd.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.

Shannon Leigh Howard nonprofit.fundraising@yahoo.com	Organization: Independent
2305 Mayflower Rd	Phone: 402-293-3820
Bellevue, NE 68123	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: More than 10 years of experience in writing and reviewing state, federal and private foundation grant applications. I have a Master's Degree in Public Administration/Nonprofit Management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a BA degree in Public Relations from the University of Texas. I will assist organizations in grant writing, locating potential funding sources, marketing, public relations, coordinating special events, writing feature articles, dealing with the media, preparing news releases, preparing brochures, creating annual reports, etc.

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.

Linda Christie Jirka omahawriter@msn.com	Organization: Write Solutions Inc.
9128 Timberline Drive	Phone: (402) 932-3977
Omaha, NE 68152	Cell: (402) 203-0684

Qualifications: Award-winning business and technical writer. Grant proposals for non-profits, research institutes, small- and mid-sized enterprises. Raised over $3 million dollars internationally in the last five years. Extensive technology expertise, Web research and marketing communications. MA in Industrial Psychology. Author of 11 business & technical books such as "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Doing Business with the Federal Government," Prentice Hall. Teaches "How to Write Effective Grant Proposals" for Metro. Comm. College, Omaha.

Terry L. Johnson knoxcodevelopment@gpcom.net	Organization: Knox County Development Agency
P.O. Box 165	Phone:(402)288-5619
Center, NE 68724-0165	Fax: (402)288-5605

Qualifications: 4 years grant writing and project management experience as Grants and Contracts Manager for the National Environmental Health Association, Denver, Colorado. Certified CDBG administrator.

Sonya Kelly kellysb@ptflash.net	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 8 years of expierence writing federal, state, and foundation grant applications. When 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.

James Knotwell, Ph.D. jamesnjude@windstream.net	Organization: Professional Service Associates
1234 S. 56th St.	Phone:(402)327-0008 Cell: (402) 730-8195
Lincoln, NE 68510	Fax: na

Qualifications: 13 years of grant management and professional service experience, your one-stop shop: Fees for grant management services extracted from successful grant; Grant management services available from conceptualization through evaluation; Education (Title III especially); Urban and Rural Community Development (CDBG, etc.); Hazard mitigation and disaster recovery; Sustainable urban and rural development; Sustainable agriculture and business development; Housing; Health

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	Fax: (402) 435-6898

Qualifications: Consultant for project development and institutional readiness. Extensive experience in arts and culture fundraising, including project development and grant writing on local/regional/national basis, strategic planning and marketing support planning. 12 years of NE experience, raising over $1,000,000 in arts, education, 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.

JoAnn S. McManus jmcmanus@oaconsulting.com	Organization: Olsson Associates (OA)
1111 Lincoln Mall, P.O. Box 84608	Phone:402-458-5978
Lincoln, NE 68501-4608	Fax: 402-474-5160

Qualifications: OA's grants specialist, member of the American Association of Grant Professionals, CDBG Certified Grant Administrator, and more than 20 years of experience in community and economic development. Has administered state grant programs, written numerous successful grant applications, and performed under funded grants. For more information on the range of Olsson Associate's design and engineering services, visit their web page: http://www.oaconsulting.com/

Mike J Melneck mjmel@windstream.net	Organization: Commercial Freelance Writer
632 North Shore Drive	Phone: (402) 462-6132 or (402) 902-9454
Hastings, NE 68901

Qualifications: M J Melneck brings 30+ years of writing experience to south central Nebraska. Founder of Paladin Resources and the Arkansas Venture Capital Network, Melneck works with non-profits, and with new and existing for-profit entities. His management and executive background embraces hundreds of industry groups, gives him keen insights into clients’ needs, and provides mature perspectives on solution paths.

Taj Millatmal, MPA,GC tajmim@aol.com	Organization: Independent
3564 Howard St. Suite 25	Phone: (402) 617- 4128
Omaha, NE 68105	Fax: na

Qualifications: * MPA: Masters in Public Administration (MPA),UNO, Omaha, Nebraska * GC: Graduate Certificate in Public Administration/ Reconstruction & Development, UNO * Worked for 10 years as a researcher at UNMC (University of Nebraska Medical Center), directly with grants funded research up to five millions, federal & private funds. * Worked for more than 10 years for international NGOs including UN, IRC, and HIPP. * Currently works as the CEO of HIPP (Humanity International for Peace & Prosperity). * Worked on grants with a total of more than eight million dollars. * Flexible in time and financial aspects of grant charges

Sara Morris knplcb@yahoo.com	Organization: Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful
P.O. Box 313 - 715 So. Jeffers	Phone:308-534-8100
North Platte, NE 69103	Fax: 308-534-8100

Qualifications: MS Ed - Science emphasis. 30 years teaching experience. Serving environmental, education, agriculture and non-profits in planning, writing and compliance. Grants obtained since 1998 = $500,000.

Julie Murray julie@jmdevelopideas.com	Organization: JM Development
1043 Flynn Drive	Phone: (402) 206-3296
Blair NE, 68008	FAX: n/a

Qualifications: Over 15 years of experience in business and resource development. Areas of special interest include healthcare and education. Obtained funding for Nebraska's first Early Head Start Program in Columbus and has had success in obtaining funding from various foundations including the Avon Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.  Other services include charitable foundation development, capital campaigns and organizational strategic planning.

Mary O'Hare maryohare1@alltel.net	Organization: O'Hare Professional Consultation Services
1205 S. 25th St.	Phone: 402-475-8022
Lincoln NE, 68502	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 engelk@bbc.net	Organization: same
P.O. Box 669	Phone: 308-432-2747
Chadron, NE 69337	Fax: n/a

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

Heidi Phillips, Executive Director heidi@cnedd.org Evelyn Ost, Adm. Assistant evelyn@cnedd.org	Organization: Central Nebraska Economic Development District (CNEDD)
P.O. Box 130	Phone: 402-684-3346
Bassett, NE 69714-0130	Fax: 402-684-3347

Qualifications:The Central Nebraska Economic Development District (CNEDD) has one full time, and one part time professional staff members with over 8 years combined rural development and grantsmanship experience to assist central Nebraska communities, counties, development organizations and businesses 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 CNEDD members.

Cindi Preisendorf cindi@heartlandcampaign.com	Organization: Heartland Campaign Management
4717 Gunbarrel Place - Grand Island, NE 68801	Phone: 402-384-1700 or 308-850-7190
PO Box 241142 - Omaha, NE 68124	Fax:402-932-3068

Qualifications: Heartland Campaign Management offers fundraising services to make your mission a reality. We work with organizations throughout the Midwest on complete grant program development, including research, writing, cultivation consultation, program development and more.

Annie M. Price, M.A., Writing Consultant amp@anniemprice.com	Organization: Independent
1110 S. 67th St. - Omaha, NE 68182	Phone: 402-660-3813
Fax: n/a

Qualifications: With 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.

Terrence Ryan tecryan@rcom-ne.com	Organization: Independent
#1 El Charman Lake Place	Phone: 308.830.0775
Gibbon, NE 68840-4063	Fax: n/a

Qualifications: Grantsmanship Center Training.

William E. Roweton, PhD. Director wroweton@csc.edu	Organization: Chadron State College, Office for Institutional Research
	Phone: 308-432-6458
Chadron, NE 69337	Fax: 308-432-6296

Qualifications: Has written grants to support projects ranging from distance education and telecommunications to creativity and gifted education, educational reform, and program assessment. Grant applications have included local and state funding sources as well as to the Federal government. Disciplinary specialities include cognitive psychology, applied statistics, and research design.

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: Secured over $10.5 million in grant funds from private, state, and federal grant agencies in the past two years. Federal grant expertise includes NASA, NSF, HUD, USDA, and DOD. Since 2000, The Russell Center, LLC, has specialized in technical and report writing, including grant reports, external evaluations, strategic plans, appeal & query letters, feasibility studies, and needs assessments. Over 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Masters degree in public administration, BA in English, certificate in fund-raising.

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 simonsenconsulting@gmail.com	Organization: Simonsen Consulting Services
Phone: (402) 369-0634
Wayne, NE 68787	Fax: na

Qualifications: Consulting, research, development, and writing for more than $6 million in 2006 alone. Specialize in regional economic development planning, partnerships, and grants. Also successful funding from USDA, Department of Labor, and Higher Education Title III. Federal, state, private, and local grants for educational and non-profit organizations, and community development. Total experience 20 years. Related experience since 1993. Will review and comment, edit, advise, and interpret, or write in full. Direct connection to the expertise of national and state consulting firms. This connection is by direct contract/consultant work, not just professional association affiliation. Also edit dissertations in APA style. All other editing (books, marketing articles, journals, resumes, etc.). This profile updated spring 2007.

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.

Jennifer Slemp jenniferslemp@yahoo.com	Organization: Independent
9810 V Plaza, Suite 2A
Phone: 541-913-7390
Omaha, NE 68127	Fax: na

Qualifications: I have written and received over 50 grants for various organizations. Let me help your organization get the money it deserves. Following items I have experience with and will assist with: • Identify potential donors for the agency's programs; review application guidelines to determine if the foundation, government agency or corporation is a good match for the organization. • Develop professional working relationships with private and public donors. Maintain a current roster with contact information, application deadlines, and invoice and report deadlines. • Development support – reviewing reports and proposals drafted by your organization/drafting reports and proposals • Budgets: Work with Bookkeeper and Program Managers/Directors to develop program-specific budgets for grant proposals and applications. Work with Bookkeeper to secure periodic and end-of-contract financial reports for donors. • Management of website look/feel – oversight of design firm • Media Relations • Newsletter; both electronic and hard copy format • Grant Writing • Key messaging • Writing as needed – brochures, PowerPoints, letters to donors for appeals, etc.

Matthew Stelly Genius4858@aol.com	Organization: Edu-Culture Consultants
Phone: 402-571-5819 / 972-291-4400 (Texas)
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, Programs Manager senddlincoln@alltel.net	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 eight county service area.. SENDD has 6-CDBG certified grant administrators on staff and seven staff members are involved in all phases of grant preparation

Alexcia Taylor alexcia_taylor@yahoo.com	Organization: Independent
15324 Green Ave	Phone: 402-660-3725 or 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.

Amanda Temoshek amanda@heartlandcampaign.com	Organization: Heartland Campaign Management
P.O. Box 241142	Phone: 402-384-1700
Omaha, NE 68124	Fax: na

Qualifications: Heartland Campaign Management offers fundraising services to make your mission a reality. We work with organizations throughout the Midwest on complete grant program development, including research, writing, cultivation consultation, program development and more.

Richard Thill rsthill@fundsol.com	Organization: Fundamental Solutions
822 N. 76th Street	Phone: 402-397-5217
Omaha, NE 68114	Fax: 402-397-5315

Qualifications: Three decades of experience as a grantwriter, educator, and consultant. Retired in 1996 as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research and Director of the Office of Sponsored Projects at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, founded FundaMental Solutions(R), and implemented The Money Machine(TM) to raise money for nonprofits and government agencies. Clients have won millions of dollars in funding.

Kay Thompson kit1kat3@peoplepc.com	Organization: Independent
5510 Prescott Avenue	Phone: 402-484-6518
Lincoln, NE 68506	Fax: na

Qualifications: More than 20 years experience developing proposals and grant applications in the arts, science, health, and rehabilitation. Master of Fine Arts degree. Representative proposals include the National Endowment for the Arts, National Science Foundation, National Institutes for Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and national and local foundations. Can also assist with development of mission statements, goals, methods, and can help identify funding sources.

Brandi Holys Tumbleson branditumbleson@creighton.edu	Organization: Creighton Univ., Asst. Director, Grants Administration
2500 California Plaza	Phone: 402-280-2311
Omaha, NE 68178	Fax: na

Qualifications: Background in public and non-profit health agencies, with emphasis in public health, women's health, and maternal child health. Understanding of grantwriting, funding searches, collaborative proposals, RFP development, and the review and training processes for grant selection. Educational background - B.A. in Business Administration, M.A. in Health Education December 2007.

Mark Whitacre markwhitacre@yahoo.com	Organization: Independent
5500 Cottonwood Road	Phone: 308-234-6821
Kearney, NE 68845	Fax: 308-234-6821

Qualifications: Over 13 years of government service and hundreds of communities assisted in acquiring primarily federal assistance for programs ranging from baseball fields to community centers, from child-care funding to procurement assistance. Assist communities/businesses secure sources of funding from government and private entities for job training, community economic development, and education. Services provided include identifying challenges, clarifying what approach and sources of funding there are available, and presenting grant proposals. Primary service is in central Nebraska.

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