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Grant Success Strategy Session

Rescue Your Grant: 60-Minute Evaluation Makeover

Right now you are dealing with:

Evaluation Question Quagmire:

You're drowning in a sea of potential evaluation questions, unsure which ones will truly showcase your impact. 

 

It feels like you're playing darts blindfolded – you're throwing questions out there, but are they hitting the mark or just poking holes in your credibility?

Indicator Indecision:

Selecting the right indicators feels like you're in a high-stakes game show.

 

You know choosing the wrong ones could cost you the grant, but with so many options, how do you pick the winners that will make funders sit up and take notice?

Data Collection Chaos:

Your current data collection methods are more tangled than earbuds at the bottom of a bag.

 

You're collecting data, sure, but is it the right data? And are you gathering it in a way that's efficient, ethical, and actually useful for showcasing your impact?

Funder Alignment Frustration:

You're doing a juggling act trying to align your evaluation with both your organizational goals and funder requirements.

 

It feels like you're trying to satisfy two bosses with conflicting demands, leaving you stretched thin and your reports feeling disjointed.

If you're nodding your head so hard it might fall off, you're in the right place!

In this laser-focused session, we'll tackle ONE critical area of your grant success journey. Whether you're crafting a compelling application or navigating post-award challenges, we'll dive deep into your most pressing issue. 

What We'll Accomplish

in 60 Minutes

  1. Pinpoint Your Priority: We'll quickly identify the most crucial grant-related challenge you're facing right now, ensuring our session delivers maximum impact where you need it most.

  2. Deep Dive Diagnosis: We'll perform a rapid yet thorough assessment of your chosen focus area, whether it's refining your evaluation questions, selecting the perfect indicators, or aligning your reporting with funder requirements.

  3. Tailored Strategy Creation: You'll receive a customized action plan addressing your specific challenge. This isn't one-size-fits-all advice – it's a roadmap crafted for your unique situation and goals.

  4. Immediate Next Steps: You'll leave with 2-3 concrete, high-impact actions you can implement immediately to elevate your grant success, whether you're in the application phase or managing an awarded grant.

  5. Confidence Boost: By the end of our power hour, you'll feel reinvigorated and empowered, ready to tackle your grant challenge head-on with newfound clarity and expertise.

What’s Included

  • Pre-Session Assessment: A brief questionnaire to help me understand your unique challenges and goals before we meet.

  • 60-Minute Strategic Consultation: An intensive, one-on-one virtual session focused on transforming your evaluation approach.

  • Personalized Action Plan: A concise, actionable document outlining your next steps for evaluation success, delivered within 48 hours of our session.

  • Follow-Up Email Support: Two weeks of email access for any quick questions or clarifications as you implement your plan.

​Remember, this session is all about depth, not breadth. We're not trying to boil the ocean – we're diving deep into the specific area where you need the most support right now. Whether you're struggling with evaluation design for an upcoming application or grappling with reporting for a current grant, we'll focus our energy on moving the needle where it matters most for you.

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Investment: $300

 

This isn't just a consultation – it's a catalyst for change.

You'll walk away with the clarity, strategy, and confidence to not just win grants, but to clearly communicate your impact and drive your mission forward. Ready to revolutionize your grant success?

Why Work With Me?

I'm Dr. Christian Bell Onyemali, and I've got the receipts to back up my talk:

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  • Ph.D. in Educational Policy & Planning (UT Austin – hook 'em!)

  • Extensive experience as an external evaluator for organizations funded by heavy hitters like the National Science Foundation and the Gates Foundation

  • Former Director of Evaluation and Learning at 4.0

  • Led data strategy across multiple regions for KIPP Texas Public Schools

  • Founded a nonprofit that's changing the game for Black female high school students

My unique blend of academic expertise, hands-on leadership experience, and work with top-tier funders means I bring a comprehensive perspective to your grant challenges. I've been on both sides of the table – as a grantee and an external evaluator – giving me insider insights that can make all the difference in your grant success.

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Whether you're brainstorming ideas for your next proposal, crafting a compelling application, designing a robust evaluation plan, or navigating the complexities of post-award management, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. My experience supporting organizations funded by heavy hitters like the National Science Foundation and the Gates Foundation means I understand the rigorous standards and unique requirements at all stages of the grant lifecycle - from the most prestigious grantmakers to grassroots funding opportunities.

 

No matter where you are in your grant journey, I'm ready to help you level up your game and maximize your impact.

My Approach: Rapid Empowerment for Lasting Impact

I don't just hand you a fish – I teach you to land the big one in record time. My approach is rooted in empowerment evaluation, designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to tackle your most pressing grant challenges.

 

In our power-packed 60 minutes, I'll help you:

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  • Quickly diagnose your most critical grant success roadblock

  • Uncover hidden strengths in your current approach that you can leverage immediately

  • Develop a laser-focused strategy to overcome your specific challenge

  • Gain the confidence to implement high-impact changes right away

 

My secret sauce? Years of experience distilled into a focused methodology that cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters most for your grant success. It's like having a grant whisperer in your corner, attuned to the subtleties of your unique situation and ready to translate them into winning strategies.

Ready to Transform Your Grant Success?

If you're:

  • Tired of second-guessing your evaluation approach

  • Eager to break through your current grant roadblock

  • Ready to approach your next funder interaction with renewed confidence

  • Excited to see how much progress you can make in just 60 minutes

 

...then you're in the right place. Let's work together to create meaningful change – starting with your most pressing grant challenge.

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Don't let another day of uncertainty slip by. Invest in your success now!

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