About this Event
Grant Ready, Grant Steady: From Proposal to Grant Compliance
Join us for a transformative training session on 'Grant Ready, Grant Steady: From Proposal to Grant Compliance' organizational readiness for grant acquisition and management, designed specifically for fundraisers in nonprofits, churches, ministries, and educational institutions.
Led by experts Dr. Arlene Siller and Daniela Paz from Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions, this free community training will equip you with essential knowledge and tools for navigating both pre-award grant readiness and post-award compliance. Whether you're new to grants or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide actionable insights to help you secure funding and ensure long-term success and sustainability. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your grant strategy and make a greater impact in your community.
Who Should Attend:
- Fundraisers in nonprofits, churches, ministries, and educational institutions
- Grant writers and development officers
- Program managers involved in grant funding
- Leaders and administrators looking to enhance their organization’s financial sustainability
- Anyone new to grants or seeking to refine their grant management skills
Why Attend:
- Gain expert insights on both pre-award grant readiness and post-award compliance
- Learn actionable strategies to secure and manage grant funding effectively
- Understand the critical steps to ensure long-term success and sustainability
- Enhance your grant writing and management skills, whether you're a beginner or experienced
- Network with other professionals and leaders in the nonprofit and educational sectors
- Receive practical tools and knowledge that can immediately impact your organization's funding efforts
About the Speakers:
Dr. Arlene Siller is the Founder and CEO of Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions, a Hispanic and woman-owned grant training, coaching, research, and writing firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Arlene has over 29 years of experience in the grant funding, organizational leadership and development industry, working with nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, higher education institutions, government, and individuals. Beyond her professional pursuits, Arlene is a dedicated social advocate who finds joy in family, dance, and community engagement.
Daniela Paz is a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to community impact. As Chief Operations Officer for Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions, she leads a high-performing team, implements workflows, streamlines processes to optimize productivity and increased client satisfaction. Daniela also oversees grant compliance services, ensuring adherence to funder requirements. With over a decade of experience specializing in financial integrity, funder compliance, and systems management within the nonprofit sector, Daniela specializes in maintaining funding sustainability, ensuring data integrity, and fostering long-term relationships with funders. Previously, as VP of Special Programs and Compliance at LiftFund, she implemented efficiency projects, led audits, ensured compliance, and assisted with treasury negotiations.
About the Host:
VelocityTX, formerly known as the Texas Research & Technology Foundation, is a nonprofit organization that seeks to advance San Antonio’s life science industry in order to promote sustainable economic and community growth. Leveraging our region’s unique strengths in research, development, and commercialization, VelocityTX carries out this mission through place-based industry clustering, startup support programming, and workforce development. Combined, these efforts are accelerating job creation and investment all across South Texas by positioning San Antonio as a critical hub of connection between academia, industry, and the military medical community.
Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Tickets: General Admission: Free
Date and time: Friday, Jan 23, 2025, 12:00 PM
Location: 1305 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
VelocityTX, 1305 East Houston Street, San Antonio, United States
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