Experience

Assel Grant Services

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO; Senior Writer

  • Dec 2007 - Present

  Lee's Summit, MO As Senior Writer, I work with clients to provide high quality grant services to clients large and small from across the United States. I conduct prospect research; write foundation, corporate, and government proposals; and write grant reports. I work closely with clients to ensure their proposals reflect the passion and effectiveness of their organization. As needed, I help clients align their programs to evidence-based research, design measurable outcomes, and develop sustainable funding.… Show more As Senior Writer, I work with clients to provide high quality grant services to clients large and small from across the United States. I conduct prospect research; write foundation, corporate, and government proposals; and write grant reports. I work closely with clients to ensure their proposals reflect the passion and effectiveness of their organization. As needed, I help clients align their programs to evidence-based research, design measurable outcomes, and develop sustainable funding. As President and CEO, I manage the day to day operations of Assel Grant Services as well as the vision and growth for the company. Show less



Grant Professionals Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Approved Trainer

  • May 2019 - Present

  United States GPA Approved Trainers can better prepare you to seek and attain grant funds--whether you are a start-up or a well-established organization. Below is the list of categories I am approved to offer workshops, trainings, and coaching: Budgeting, Consulting, Ethics, Evaluation, Financial Management, Funder Research, Grants Administration, Grants Management, Intro to Grants, Partnerships, Professional Development, and Proposal Development. https://grantprofessionals.org/page/findatrainer



Atonement Lutheran Church

• Director of Handbells and Youth Instrumental Music

  • Feb 2001 - Present

  Overland Park, Kansas I direct two youth handbell choirs: Hosanna Bells (grades 2-6) and Festive Bells (grades 7-12). I also direct the adult handbells, which currently has a five octave choir, Jubilation Bells, and a small ensemble group, Joy. In addition, I direct the youth instrumental music program, which facilitates youth instrumentalists playing in worship.



TLC for Children & Families, Inc.

• Grant Writer

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Wrote federal, state, and foundation grants for homeless, mental health, and foster care services.



Cardiovascular Imaging Technologies

• Grant and Medical Writer

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  Wrote federal and industry grants. Wrote SOPs and was Quality Assurance Officer. Edited abstracts, journal publications, and book chapters.