Afton Leigh S.

I am a grant writer and funder researcher serving nonprofits nationwide. I have built strong relationships with multiple repeat clients, demonstrating the quality of my work and my ability to collaborate effectively. I specialize in youth programming but am fully equipped to write grants for a variety of nonprofit initiatives. See the letters of recommendation at the bottom of my profile page! Experience Highlights: - Have written grants for 28 nonprofits, including youth programs, equine therapy centers, food banks, schools, and tribal communities nationwide, both independently and in collaboration with other grant writers. - Researched funders using Foundation Directory Online, Instrumentl, GrantHub GrantStation, community foundation directories, state-specific grant databases, and federal grant databases. - Collaborated with development teams to understand missions, programs, goals, and funding needs. Professional Development: - Mentored by five senior grant writers - Completed three formal grant writing courses: -- A three-month university-level class in grant writing fundamentals -- A 10-week course on donor relations, event planning, and grant writing -- A Foundation Center course on preparing project budgets for grants