Join us on Thursday, April 27th for a FREE grant writing workshop hosted by Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and the Ulster County Economic Development Alliance. Together with our partners The Chazen Companies, we’ll present a comprehensive overview of grant research, development, and application, for organizations, agencies, and companies interested in seeking grant funding. Breakout sessions will target the specific challenges and opportunities available for businesses, nonprofits and municipalities.
We at Choice Words have won over $45 million in grants for our clients since 2010, and we look forward to sharing our insight and expertise with you.
Free to attend! Register here: https://2017grantwriting.eventbrite.com
Date
Thursday, April 27, 2017
8:30 – 11:00 AM
Location
Rondout Municipal Center
1915 Lucas Avenue
Cottekill, NY 12419
Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 AM – Coffee and sign-in
9:00 – 10:00 AM – Grant Writing 101: Rules and Tips
10:00 – 11:00 AM – Breakout Sessions (Businesses, Nonprofits/Education, Municipalities)
Breakout Sessions
1. For-Profit Businesses – Contrary to popular belief, there are several sources of funding available to for-profit ventures, from CFA (Consolidated Funding Application) awards to IDA (Industrial Development Agency) tax exemptions (both of which can value in the hundreds of thousands of dollars). Learn more about these and other funding sources, and gain valuable insight from experts who have won millions of dollars for for-profit businesses.
2. Non-Profits/School Districts – This session will focus on funding opportunities for nonprofits, school districts, and institutes of higher education, from federal grants to local foundations. Choice Words has extensive experience winning nonprofit and educational grants, such as a $10 million award from the State University of New York for SUNY New Paltz. Bring your questions, and get ready to maximize your funding potential.
3. Municipalities – Substantial state and federal funding is available to New York municipalities—this session will focus on the unique needs and challenges of municipalities, and the funding opportunities available to them. Learn industry tips and best practices for municipal funding initiatives such as waterfront redevelopment and downtown revitalization, from The Chazen Companies’ Director of Municipal Engineering, Eric Johnson, P.E.
Presenters
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Steve Densmore, President and Founder – Choice Words Steve Densmore has spent the last 25 years working as a communications professional in the Hudson Valley. An award winning writer and journalist, Steve began working as a communications consultant for several Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations in 2005. He launched Choice Words in 2010 in response to an increasing call for supportive communications services among Hudson Valley nonprofits. |
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Briana Maloney, Vice President – Choice Words Briana Maloney is a research and information specialist with experience in social media and web design. Before joining Choice Words in 2010, she worked as an academic librarian, and at the New York State Library as a public information advocate where she sought funding for various statewide public education programs. In addition to her work with Choice Words, Briana is a grant writer and coordinator for SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge. |
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Jennifer Gutman, Senior Grant Writer – Choice Words Jennifer Gutman graduated summa cum laude from SUNY New Paltz with an M.A. in English Literature in 2011. Since then, Jennifer has worked as the assistant editor at Luminary Publishing, as well as a freelance writer and research assistant. In addition to her work with Choice Words, Jennifer is an Adjunct Instructor in the English Department at SUNY New Paltz, and teaches a grant writing course at SUNY Ulster. |
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Emily Vanston, Grant Writer – Choice Words In her first year with Choice Words, Emily Vanston has already helped win more than $1.5 million for her clients. Emily joined Choice Words following a 10-year career in publishing and marketing in New York City. She served in a variety of capacities at Bookspan, LLC, including acquisitions editor, copywriter, director of member services, and print and online marketing manager. Previously she served as market research manager for a division of News Corp. |
| CHRISTOPHER ROUND, AICP, VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
Mr. Round has over 25 years experience in providing land use planning and environmental services to local government, institutions and private clients. As Vice-President of Planning he is responsible for the overall operations of the Chazen’s Planning service line and the management of complex interdisciplinary projects. Mr. Round is experienced in the development of municipal plans and land use regulations, public participation and outreach efforts as well as securing grant funds for public and private entities. Prior to joining the Chazen Companies, Mr. Round served as the Director of Community Development for Queensbury, New York. |
