I agree with Anne/Risker.
I've gone ahead
and thrown my hat in the ring for the Grants Advisory Committee. My
background includes expertise with both applying for and approving
grants.
In my work with
nonprofit corporations, I have been responsible for assessing
programmatic needs; researching and applying for grants, including the
State's Community Development Block Grant; distributing funds; ensuring
compliance with regulations; setting measurable goals and maintaining
accurate records, and remaining accountable to the individuals and
organizations that provided the funding. In
my work with community foundations, I have been responsible for
establishing the funding process, guidelines, and timetable; setting
criteria for eligibility; reviewing and approving or denying
applications; and monitoring grant recipients to ensure compliance with
programmatic goals and requirements stipulated in the grant.
My work with
state government included serving as a Mental Health Commissioner and
member of the Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council. It was our
responsibility to serve as advisors to establish the State and Division
Strategic Plan, assess public and program needs within the state and the
Health and Human Services Division, then apply for the Federal
Community Development Block Grant. I was personally responsible for
compiling all data provided by other council members, then writing the
grant.
Once the CDBG was approved, allocation was administered by the State.
Local governments and communities applied for grant allocation from the
CDBG to carry out
community development activities. The Advisory Council developed funding
priorities and established criteria for approving grant recipients. When grant applications were received, we reviewed the applications and recommended
funding
allocation based on local government programs and their alignment
with the State and Division Strategic Plan and legislative budget. Our
recommendations were received by the Division Secretary (head of the
division), the governor's policy council, and the governor. In
recognition of my work as Mental Health Commissioner, member of the Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council, Transformation Work Group, and the Program and Planning Subcommittee, I was publicly honored by Governor Christine Gregoire for "Outstanding Service to the State of Washington".
I'm not sure that I'm one of the better known individuals applying for the GAC, but I
believe that my professional background will be an asset to the committee. We'll see what happens.
Cindy
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Best regards,
Cindy Ashley-Nelson
"Yes. Her again."
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