Grants 101: Turning Ideas into Impact with Sara Nolan and Sandi Kelly
Date: Wednesday, July 30th
Time: 7-8PM EST
Location: Collingswood Senior Community Center - 30 Collings Avenue Collingswood, New Jersey 08108
Price: FREE with Registration
Join the Collingswood Civic Collective for an insightful evening focused on securing crucial funding! Our Speaker Series proudly features a dynamic duo ready to equip you with the skills to write compelling grants.
Sara Nolan is currently the Director of Development with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project. She has written, managed, and taught about grants throughout her career in nonprofit fundraising and higher education, including roles in Institutional Advancement at Temple University and Rutgers University/Cooperative Extension. Sara is also a proud volunteer with the Meditation Gardens of Collingswood - visit the Garden at Newton Lake Park!
Sandi Kelly is the founder of SLK Community Consulting, supporting government and nonprofit clients through strategic communications and project development. She began grant writing in order to help fund meaningful community work and projects. In Collingswood, she has secured over $2 million in grants for bike/ped infrastructure, environmental programs, and sustainable transportation. Her approach emphasizes aligning funder priorities with community needs and writing clear, compelling proposals. With 20 years in public service, Sandi brings deep knowledge of government, policy, and project management. She’s received the Camden County Freedom Medal and SJ Magazine’s Women of Excellence Award for Leadership.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two seasoned professionals and enhance your grant writing abilities. The event will be held at the Collingswood Senior Community Center, located at 30 Collings Avenue, Collingswood, New Jersey 08108. We look forward to seeing you there!
PATCO + Parking
The Collingswood Community Center offers on-site parking. The Collingswood PATCO train station is located a few blocks away and is a quick 5 min walk to the building.