Myra N. Grant

Independent Consultant
PO Box 157
Skyland, North Carolina 28776
Website:
Email: [email protected]
Phone:
Alt. Phone:
Paid Non-Profit Work (years):
38
Unpaid Non-Profit Work (years):
20
Consulting Experience (years):
8
Summary of your consulting practice and relevant experience:

Small business owner for 3 years; 9 years experience in planning and economic development organizations; 10 years of progressive management experience with United Way in marketing, planning and resource development; and 18 additional years experience in development, management, marketing management in the hospital setting. Strong background in non-profit management techniques, volunteer development, marketing and strategic planning. Personal and work style is known for flexibility, dedication to tasks, ethics and strategic vision.

For additional information, please refer to resume below:

RESUME

References

Fundraising/Development

WNC Association of Fundraising Professionals

Mentoring Chair (2 years)

Ben Underwood
President

[email protected]

Served as a mentor for new-to-the-field professionals who requested volunteer mentors for assistance in fundraising, board development, annual fund and personnel management. Recruited mentors for this sanctioned program of AFP, developed reporting mechanisms and mentee involvement, following the national AFP requirements for the program.

Fundraising/Development

Madison County Arts Council

Review of donor/wealth management software

Laura Boosinger
Executive Director
828-649-1324
[email protected]

Short-term contract to review and recommend the appropriate, most cost-effective software to be used by MCAC for donor research and potential wealth screening.

Fundraising/Development

Flat Rock Foundation

Grant Writing, Reporting, Recreation master planning, Estate & Planned giving

Maurean Adams
Board Chair, former supervisor

[email protected]

Six-year contract for grant-writing, reporting and research for recreational/public park programs and capital improvements. Grants included state, corporate and foundation sources; developed fundraising policies and planned giving program for The Park at Flat Rock’s Foundation work. Coordinated and assisted in development of annual budget, review of monthly financials and audit preparation.

Fundraising/Development

Buncombe County Government

Committee member, Tipping Points Grant Committee grant review

Rachel Nygaard
Strategic Partnerships Director
828-545-4243
[email protected]

Review and analysis of grants submitted by 35+ non profits annually and recommending funding to Buncombe County Commissioners, assuring that the applicant has met 501c3 affiliation, has financial experience and ability to carry our proposed program.

CONTACT

Western North Carolina Nonprofit Pathways
P.O. Box 7667
Asheville, NC 28802

Phone: 828-242-9028

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