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Two-tone dark blue and teal image with a Training Institute logo on the top left. Below the logo is the following text: To Apply or Not to Apply: The Realities of Grant Writing with Darian B. Gambrell. On the right is a circular headshot of Darian, who is a Black woman with short hair and glasses, smiling warmly at the camera. She is wearing a bright red blouse with small earrings.
There are so many different competitive funding opportunities out there, yet many deaf organizations and programs have limited time and resources. It can be tough to decide whether your organization should pursue certain grants. In this session, Darian B. Gambrell will share her years of experience and lessons learned in grant-seeking. You will learn how to vet grants for best fit, and when to pass on opportunities that don't sufficiently align with your organization.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Clear and strong mission statement
- Power of networking and collaboration
- Remaining optimistic
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Darian B. Gambrell is currently the Executive Director for DEAF, Inc. in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, where she oversees 5 Eastern regional offices. Prior to arriving at DEAF, Inc., Gambrell was a manager at the Raleigh regional center of the North Carolina Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, which has seven regional centers across the state. She was employed at Gallaudet University for over 15 years and was known for her student-centered management; she oversaw the Office of Student Success and had a leadership role in the university’s JumpStart and Peer Mentoring programs for incoming students. Gambrell has worked in several positions in non-profit, colleges, and state agencies throughout her career. She is a current member on the Board of Trustees at Gallaudet University and a former board member for Arts Access, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. Gambrell hosts community conversations and workshops and has since cultivated a reputation as an engaging facilitator. She received her certificate from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice in May 2023 and is a member of the 2024 YW LEADBOSTON Cohort.
