GrantWorks

Maggie Parks graduated with a Masters in Journalism from the University of Oregon and has been a grant writer for more than ten years. She has successfully secured almost three quarters of a million dollars in foundation, organization, and government funds for a wide variety of non-profits in the areas of education, literacy, women and children’s services,
and at-risk youth. An award-winning writer, winner of a national Community Champion Award, and former Executive Director of Communications for an international publishing company, Maggie has logged in hundreds of volunteer hours in literacy programs, children’s advocacy programs, and animal welfare. As Chair of the Board of Directors for Monterey County CASA, Maggie developed an in-depth understanding of the challenges
and needs of non-profit organizations.

Susan Davis Churches is an award-winning designer with experience as art director and project manager for multi-media design, exhibits, print collateral, web sites, and DVDs for multinational clients. Her design and project management skills ensure that every grant proposal submitted meets the very highest standards for excellence, timeliness, attention to detail, and visual appeal. A passionate community volunteer, Sue has shared her expertise and experience with a wide range of non-profits including the Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery, The Men’s Leadership Alliance, Urgent Action Fund for Women, TEENS Inc., and the Nederland Historical Society. Susan, who has completed intensive language and cultural studies in France and environmental studies in New Zealand, has a B.F.A. in fine arts and design from Colorado State University.

Carol Straw has eight years experience as a reference librarian in Massachusetts. Focused and persistent in researching funding sources, she is committed to finding funders that are the closest match to each client’s goals. A former teacher for preschool and special needs students, Carol has volunteered many hours in support of her passions: children and education, the environment and sustainability, health and healing, and animal welfare. Carol graduated with a B.S. in Education from the University of Delaware and is a Third Degree Reiki Practitioner. An avid Southwest gardener, she currently works within the arts community in Albuquerque.

At GrantWorks, we are passionate about our mission to help the local and global community through the way we run our business and live our lives. This commitment is reflected through: Conscious Commerce

Our Use of Recycled Paper. We use recycled paper for all our business needs.

Our Replanting Program. When we complete a grant proposal or fundraising project for you, we’ll present you with a certificate that shows the amount of paper we used in our work for you and the number of trees that we will be replanted in your name in North or Central America to replace the paper consumed.

Our Code of Ethics. We are members of the Association of Professional Fundraisers, and adhere to their Code of Ethics and Standards. To these ends, AFP members, both individual and business, embrace certain values that they strive to uphold in performing their responsibilities for generating philanthropic support. AFP business members strive to promote and protect the work and mission of their client organizations. In addition, we are committed to serving non-profit organizations large and small through a sliding scale of fees to accommodate a wide range of projects and budgets.

According to Ancient American Ideograms, the image of two semi-circles that feed into one another is one of the oldest signs in the runic alphabet. The mirror image of this sign was used by the Hopi in Arizona and represents the word, nakwach, meaning universal brotherhood.

a horizontal version as part of our logo. It suggests a handshake, a positive connection or interaction between entities. The blend of color adds to a feeling of movement between the potential of “what is” feeding into and through the WORKS of “what could be.”