Straightforward material, delivered with a
fast-paced, funny, engaging style.

Susan's trainings always earn top evaluations. Whether you need a trainer for 10 people or 500, for an hour or a day, Susan can keep your audience engaged and satisfied. People leave her sessions eager to use their new-found skills and wisdom, and they remember her lessons for years to come.

Often hired by funders to strengthen their grantee organizations, Susan trains local, regional and national audiences. 

Recent clients include

• Social Venture Partners
• United Way of King County
• Association of Washington Cities
• National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association
• Department of Community Trade & Economic Development
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Science Education Partnership

Upcoming Trainings open to the public

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• Grantwriting Beyond the Basics
  NW Training Institute
  March 14, 9-4, in Everett
• Grantwriting: Find the Funding You Need
  WSU Horizons
  April 4 & 5, 9:00 - 4:00 in Moses Lake
  April 18 & 19, 9:00 - 3:00 in Colville
• Board Retreats That Effect Lasting Change
  United Way of King County
  April 15, 8:30-10:30, in Seattle
• Events That Don't Kill You
  NW Training Institute
  April 16, 9-1, in Everett
• Getting Your Board to Raise Money Joyfully
  United Way of King County
  June 17, 8:30-11:30, in Seattle

Past Training Topics

• How to Successfully Ask for Money
• Writing Grants That Get Funded
• Powerful Fundraising in Smaller Communities  
• Fundraising Events That Don't Kill You 
• Who's Got the Money? 
• Asking for Major Gifts 
• Raising the Most Money with the Least Effort
• Hidden Sources: Discovering Unconventional Funders Under your Nose
• Fundraising Letters That "Pull"
• Getting Board Members to Raise Money Joyfully
• Boards That Lead 
• Creating a Strategic Fundraising Plan
• Taking the Pain out of Strategic Planning

Look for more appearances under
Speaking and Classes too.