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April 6, 2023
Silver Sage hosts nonprofit learning series
Second class set for April 11
The Silver Sage is hosting a nonprofit learning series for all Bandera County nonprofits, large or small, new or old. The series includes training for management, staff and board members.
Grant Writer Arlene Siller loves to move money; a fundraising expert, Siller started her grant writing career more than 25 years ago, securing $49M in funding and reviewing grants in the scientific and biomedical research sectors. Six years ago, she transitioned her expertise and ability into the nonprofit area, where she raised over $35M in four years, for a multi-state organization, and found her calling to serve nonprofits. She is Founder and CEO of Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions LLC ─ one of the most sought-after grant writing firms in the industry.
In 2019, they raised $3.2M for multiple nonprofit organizations helping them fund their mission. She is a social advocate working in her community with various nonprofits, nonprofit supporting agencies, church, schools and minority- and women-owned small businesses.
April 11 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Policy and Procedures Manual: What to include and why. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): What does DEI look like in Bandera County.
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller
April 25 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Organization Budget and Financials: Just what it sounds like. Stuff you need to know.
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller
May 9 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Grant Research: Who funds in Bandera County? What do they fund? How to find them?
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller
May 23 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Ecosystem: Building an effective BCIC. Partnership development. Collaborative Opportunities. Capacity building and referral systems.
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller
Grant Writer Arlene Siller loves to move money; a fundraising expert, Siller started her grant writing career more than 25 years ago, securing $49M in funding and reviewing grants in the scientific and biomedical research sectors. Six years ago, she transitioned her expertise and ability into the nonprofit area, where she raised over $35M in four years, for a multi-state organization, and found her calling to serve nonprofits. She is Founder and CEO of Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions LLC ─ one of the most sought-after grant writing firms in the industry.
In 2019, they raised $3.2M for multiple nonprofit organizations helping them fund their mission. She is a social advocate working in her community with various nonprofits, nonprofit supporting agencies, church, schools and minority- and women-owned small businesses.
April 11 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Policy and Procedures Manual: What to include and why. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): What does DEI look like in Bandera County.
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller
April 25 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Organization Budget and Financials: Just what it sounds like. Stuff you need to know.
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller
May 9 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Grant Research: Who funds in Bandera County? What do they fund? How to find them?
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller
May 23 3 – 4:30 p.m.: Ecosystem: Building an effective BCIC. Partnership development. Collaborative Opportunities. Capacity building and referral systems.
4:30 – 5 p.m.: One on One with Arlene Siller