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In today's economy, nonprofits are competing for the same limited pool of funds. Researching potential funders and crafting funding requests can be time intensive. With expertise in crafting winning proposal narratives, developing sound evaluation plans, and creating realistic budgets, Sandra Wood Consulting helps non-profits compete for federal, state, local, and private foundation funding.

Sandra Wood is a resource development and grant writing consultant for non-profit organizations, specializing in grant writing, marketing and design. Ms. Wood, professional grant writer, has over 28 years of successful experience in resource development and outreach for non-profit arts, youth development, health and human service organizations in Texas.

"Our ultimate goal is to help organizations develop the resources and

capacity they need to achieve their mission."

Sandra Wood is a resource development and grant writing consultant for non-profit organizations, specializing in grant writing, marketing and event design. She brings extensive experience and professionalism to every client interaction and customizes services to meet your organizational needs and concerns.

Sandra Wood Consulting will write and develop grant proposals, in response to RFP’s. This service includes consulting, utilizing needs assessments, brainstorming workable solutions, as well as cultivating goals and objectives. We draft an evaluation plan, prepare documents for submission, proof read; submit to the funding source.

I’ve helped nonprofits in North Texas raise more than $18 million in charitable and local government funding in the areas of arts and culture, at-risk youth, economic development, education, environmental issues, health and human services, housing, and workforce development. I look forward to assisting you and your organization in furthering your mission!

Education

Bachelor Degree in Vocal Performance, Graduated Cum Laude – Midwestern State University

All-level certificate in music education

2001-Present, Continued education and training through grant workshops/conferences

Professional Associations/Honors

Member, Grant Professionals Organization (formerly the American Association of Grant Professionals)

Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

Member, National Association of Teachers of Singing

Partner, Center for Nonprofit Management and Leadership, MSU, Wichita Falls

2013 Received Award of Excellence from Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce

2009 Honored as Volunteer of the Year by Cottonwood Outreach Center – southeast Dallas

2008 Honored as Citizen of the Year by New Victory Praise Baptist Church

2007 ‘Jailbird’, Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock Up – Mesquite, Texas

2005 Received award in recognition of coordinating the 1st Annual Gala, Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce

1998 Graduate, Leadership Wichita Falls

1997 Recipient of Partners In Education award for Greater Wichita Falls Alliance

          for the Performing Arts and the Art For Kids Sake program, serving 5,000

          students (K-6) annually in North Texas (1994-98)