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About Us: Carter Consulting, Corp. supports non-profit and faith-based

organizations by providing technical assistance, capacity

building, grant writing, resource development, program

evaluations, and professional development training.

Carter Consulting has more than 35 years of experience in the

non-profit industry and has served hundreds of grantees from all

over the country and abroad, resulting in the securing of more

than $50 Million dollars.

Our professional team has assisted community-based

organizations, small businesses, housing agencies, and health

and human service agencies to increase their organizational

capacity and improve services leading to a greater impact in the

communities that they serve. In addition, our lead executives

have been contracted by numerous Departments of Government

for technical assistance, education, consultation and grant

evaluation services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do you guarantee funding?

A. No. It would be unethical to make such a promise, we do however guarantee our

research and quality of proposal. We understand what grantors are looking for and we

customize the proposal to the format requested. Getting funded depends in a large part on

the organization, program methodology, sustainability and follow-up, and we help our

clients with tools and recommendations.

Q. Do you make grants on consignment?

A. Many funding organizations are against this practice, and additionally the AAGP has

ruled this as unethical and against their code of ethics. Carter Consulting does not want to

facilitate any practice that may hurt your chances of getting funded.

Q. What kind of information is necessary to write a grant proposal?

A. A full proposal requires information on the history of the organization, its previous

funding, the community problem its efforts address, the specific area in which it provides

services, a budget, how the program will sustain after grant funding, its methods for

implementing services, and its main goals for the funding period.

Q. How do you charge for grant-writing?

A. Carter Consulting offers a number of contract options. You can pay per project

(generally ranges $800.00- $2,500) or you can go on a monthly retainer ($500- $3,000).

Monthly retainers at a minimum or 6 months increase your likely hood of funding and

program success.

Q. Can I get grant funding for my for-profit business?

A. For-profit grant funding is rare. Thus, we do not provide

research of for-profit funders. We do, however, draft for-profit

proposals to be used at the client's discretion.

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Our nationally renowned professionals are equipped with specialized skills

to produce funded applications and effective programs. Through

customized technical assistance, Carter Consulting assist its clients in

developing the leadership, planning and managerial expertise needed to

support their core operations.

Our specialized services build the capacity of non-profits by analyzing the

conditions that help or hinder performance, finding their causes, and

creating improvement strategies to increase the impact of client services.

We do not give false hopes for funding; instead we conduct our

transactions efficiently and with all sincerity. This is the best thing we can

give you for trusting our capacity and allowing us to handle your project(s)

and provide you with effective services. We offer impeccable customer

service and a client satisfaction guarantee.

Non-Profit Start-up Package $499

We offer custom brochure designs,

logo creation, letterhead, webpage

creation with up to 4 emails, 2 business

card design and company profile for ,

mission & vision statement assistance

for only $499.

We also offer designs and graphics for campaigns including; T-shirts, mugs,

flyers and banners.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Training Guide to Grants ( DVD) $399

A Complete Comprehensive Training

Guide to Federal Grant Writing and

Foundation Grant Writing for Faith-Based,

Grassroots, Government Agencies and

Individuals Looking to secure funding.

Grant Resource Book $199 This booklet provides some basic information about the Federal

grants process. It also lists over 170 programs that may interest

your organization. Grants programs are organized into general

categories ranging from programs for elders and the homeless to

those that serve at-risk youth and people making the transition from

welfare to work. This also includes an interactive cd for that you

may click links and go directly to specific program applications or

sites.

Grant Writing Video (DVD) and Workshop-in-a-Book includes:

• Self-Paced DVD (4 hrs) • Workshop-in-a-Book

• 30 days of Technical Assistance • Grant Resource Book $199 (Can be purchased separately)

Gr

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Nicole C. CarterResource Development Specialist The first born daughter of a pastor and trained at a young agegrant-writing fatherdevelopment and community sruns through her veins. served numerous social service agencies and units of Federal Government throughout the United States for more than 20 years

She is certified as a grant writer and evaluator andcontracts annually Human Services, Treasury. Contract services include participation in the grant reand selection process as State of Tennessee’s Departmegrant monitoring and was instrumental in successful grant applications and programs for several prominent social service agencies from California to Mississippi. Nicole has secured nearly ten million dollars in FedeLocal funding in the past three years, established more than 32 grassroots/communityinitiation of more programs including: emergency food assistance, educationemployment, job training, counseling, recreational, housing and rehab, elderly, healthcare, crisis intervention, domestic violence, rural assistance, family development has also served as Project Director for HUD, Dept of EDHHS, Dept of Commerce and additional Federal and State Programs. Nicolestate Housing and Community Economic agency with an annual departmental budget of nearly $1,000,000. nationally renowned and widely attended “NonFunding” Workshopsuccessful small businesses. Nicole specializes incapacity, organizational development She has a passion forsupport.

Meet Our

Carter, SHM Resource Development Specialist

The first born daughter of a pastor trained at a young age by her

writing father and RN mom, development and community service runs through her veins. Nicole has served numerous social service agencies and units of Federal Government throughout the United

for more than 20 years.

She is certified as a grant writer and evaluator andannually with the Federal Departments

Human Services, Education, Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of . Contract services include participation in the grant re

and selection process as a panel chairperson. Nicole worked for the State of Tennessee’s Department of Military providing contract and grant monitoring and was instrumental in successful grant applications and programs for several prominent social service agencies from California to Mississippi.

Nicole has secured nearly ten million dollars in FedeLocal funding in the past three years, established more than 32 grassroots/community-based organization and assisted in the initiation of more than 50 Housing and Economic Development programs including: emergency food assistance, educationemployment, job training, counseling, recreational, housing and rehab, elderly, healthcare, crisis intervention, domestic violence, rural assistance, family development programs and others. She has also served as Project Director for HUD, Dept of EDHHS, Dept of Commerce and additional Federal and State

Nicole served as the Executive Director of a multistate Housing and Community Economic agency with an annual departmental budget of nearly $1,000,000. She established the

onally renowned and widely attended “Non-profit and Federal Funding” Workshop and has created and operated a number of successful small businesses.

Nicole specializes in grant-writing, program implementation, building organizational development and monitoring

She has a passion for youth, community training and operational

Meet Our Resource Development Specialist

This is an onand team leads. your team, offer an analysis of your operations and design a Needs Assessment or an Action Plan for effecsome of the factors addresses in your assessment:

She is certified as a grant writer and evaluator and currently of Health and

the U.S. Department of . Contract services include participation in the grant review

Nicole worked for the nt of Military providing contract and

grant monitoring and was instrumental in successful grant applications and programs for several prominent social service

Nicole has secured nearly ten million dollars in Federal, State and Local funding in the past three years, established more than 32

based organization and assisted in the 50 Housing and Economic Development

programs including: emergency food assistance, education and employment, job training, counseling, recreational, housing and rehab, elderly, healthcare, crisis intervention, domestic violence,

programs and others. She has also served as Project Director for HUD, Dept of Education, DHHS, Dept of Commerce and additional Federal and State

served as the Executive Director of a multi-state Housing and Community Economic agency with an annual

She established the profit and Federal

and has created and operated a number of

ementation, building and monitoring/evaluation.

community training and operational

Specialist Technical Assistance Program

This is an on-site program designed for direct interaction with your organization and team leads. Carter Consulting will come to your site meet and interview with your team, offer an analysis of your operations and design a Needs Assessment or an Action Plan for effective implementation and/or sustainability. Following are some of the factors addresses in your assessment:

• Incorporation and Tax-Exemption

• Board Development

• Funding Sources

• Networking and Community Collaborations

• Capital Campaigns & Fund-Raising

• Technology & Social Media

Carter Consulting, Corp.,Assistance Program to help local nonprofit organizations thrive and grow. Targeted to nonprofits serving rural communities, services help organizations deliver higher quality, more sustainable, more valuable community services.

Technical Assistance Program

site program designed for direct interaction with your organization will come to your site meet and interview with

your team, offer an analysis of your operations and design a Needs Assessment or tive implementation and/or sustainability. Following are

some of the factors addresses in your assessment:

Networking and Community Collaborations

• Event Planning

• Budgeting

• Program Implementation

• Staffing & Volunteers

• Rural Access

• Specialized Courses

, Corp., has designed the Nonprofit TechnicalAssistance Program to help local nonprofit organizations thrive and grow. Targeted to nonprofits serving rural communities, services help organizations deliver higher quality, more sustainable, more valuable

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has designed the Nonprofit Technical Assistance Program to help local nonprofit organizations thrive and grow. Targeted to nonprofits serving rural communities, services help organizations deliver higher quality, more sustainable, more valuable

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Research & Development Services

Grant Funding Search: We search and develop an extensive list of potential funding resources. We can also compose letters of inquiry for the granting agencies that request one. Grant Proposal Development: Carter Consulting will write and develop grant proposals, in response to RFP’s. This service includes consulting, utilizing needs assessments, brainstorming workable solutions, as well as cultivating goals and objectives. We draft an evaluation plan, prepare documents for submission, proof read; submit to the funding source and follow-up. Grant Proposal Review: If your organization wants a completed proposal evaluated prior to submission to the funding source, our company can help. We can proofread your project, making sure it matches the Request for Proposal and funding guidelines. We score the proposal, identify weaknesses and make suggestions.

Our Mission Statement: To empower community and rural organizations by providing access to resource development and training.

Our Vision Statement: All community service agencies have access to necessary resources allowing them to empower the communities they serve.

Carter Consulting Corp., provides grant and management services to agencies nationwide. These services include research, sources of funding, guidance and technical assistance in preparing and submitting grant proposals. Examples of grant assistance include:

• Researching local needs • Locating potential sources of

funding • Supplying clients with current

federal, state and local funding opportunities

• Coordination and guidance of grant preparation

• Consulting of grant submission and reporting.

Our Consultants Deloris V. Brown, M.S Ms. Brown graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor degree, double majoring in History Education and Political Science; followed by a Masters in Education Administration. She worked in the public school system for 6 years before accepting a position as a Middle School Principal. Originally, from the suburbs of Chicago, Ms. Brown understands well the need for education and access to at risk youth. She is instrumental in leading our organization with program curriculums, program evaluation and developing effective youth programs. Her expertise in the Public School System and in Education lends invaluable support to Carter Consulting. Others include: Stone & Cole, Enterprises. John Fisher, Executive Director- St. Louis, MO Carter & Associates, Inc. (Resource Development) Pastor Roland Carter, CEO- Scottsboro, AL Thompson Management Services (Events and Conferences) Christine Thompson, Owner- Jackson, Mississippi Shannon Cody, MA (Health-care Specialist) San Diego, CA

The Center for Lifeskills, Education, Assistance and Development Services, Inc. (LEADS) Specializes in working with at-risk and impoverished youth and adults. Particularly known for their gang abatement programs they have been providing community services and training through-out the Nation for more than 10 years. They have experienced success mentoring youth gangs members, ex -convicts and street-involved youth. LEADS is recognized nationally by the Department of Justice for its expertise in Gang Abatement/Recognition. They are also known locally for specialized services, going into the most “Dangerous” communities and reaching out to the people who are most unapproachable and see them to transition.

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• SUSTIANABILITY & CAPACITY BUILDING

• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• NON-TRADITIONAL SERVICES

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & NETWORKING

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Work-shops & TrainingsL E TS US T RA I N Y O U A N D Y O U R TE A M A T Y O U R

2015 Annual Training Conference Community Impact2015 Communi ty Impact Conference We're excited to offer the theme at the 2015 Annual CNational Training Conference. The people you serve in your communities depend on you to be there. Every organization has a compelling storabout creating opportunities for people who might not otherwise have one. This is why you do what you do. You also need to understand the systems, regulations, and best practices to keep your organization safe and sound. Carter Consulting, trainingyou achieve these things so you can keep your focus on your community and the services they need. Join the Carter Consulting, the knowledge you need to better manage your organization and lead the effort to an even more positive community impact.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Nonprofit Executives, GrantCoordinators, Board Members, Development Officers, Pastors, Trustees, Volunteers, Directors and PR Staff, who want to increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of nonprofit advancement, fundraising, and development.

Carter Consulting is please to provide specialized workshops and courses on-site to non-profits and churches throughout the Country. Our goal is to provide training to community serving agencies so they can better respond to needs and issues within their organization. We value our nonprofits and providing capacity building to nonprofits so they enhance our communities. We offer a series of introductory and advanced workshops from everything

& Trainings D Y O U R TE A M A T Y O U R S I TE …

to fundraising/ campaignsgrant research, and proposal writing, budgeting and capacity building. We can also design courses specifically tailored to your operational needs. Courses are designed to take place over 2 days (10hrs) $499. Call our office today visit us on-line and schedule our staff to train your team. reserve your course before Juneour calendar fills quickly.

Annual Training ConferenceCommunity Impact

Communi ty Impact Conference

We're excited to offer the Community Impact Annual Carter Consulting,

Training Conference. The people you serve in your communities depend on you to be there. Every organization has a compelling story about creating opportunities for people who might not otherwise have one. This is why you do what you do. You also need to understand the systems, regulations, and best practices to keep your organization safe and sound.

training and services help you achieve these things so you can keep your focus on your community and the services they

arter Consulting, team to gain the knowledge you need to better manage your organization and lead the effort to an even more

community impact.

Nonprofit Executives, Grant-Writers, Program Coordinators, Board Members, Development Officers, Pastors, Trustees, Volunteers, Directors and PR Staff, who want to increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of

nprofit advancement, fundraising, and

TUITION & REGISTRATION Tuition for a conference of this magnitude would normally run upwards of $600 per person. The founders of the National Development Institute, understanding that budgets are tight, are making this available for $175 (people. Seating for this event is limited and will reach capacity quickly. Please register your team today online or by calling Carter Consulting

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Annual Training Conference Training Series are roll-up-your-sleeves, twoday sessions with experts, offering invaluable experience with the latest techniques, best practices and leading-

TUITION & REGISTRATION

Tuition for a conference of this magnitude would normally run upwards of $600 per person. The founders of the National Development Institute, understanding that budgets are tight, are making this two-day offering

$175 (per person) or $499 to bring up to 4 Seating for this event is limited and will reach

capacity quickly. Please register your team today online or Carter Consulting at (205) 835-6131.

edge tools.! You’ll be working closely with peers and instructors, with plenty of opportunity for question-and-answer sessions, plus closely supervised handspractice. It’s more than learning, it’s training

Our Face to Face Training Series led by the industry’s most innovative

thinkers and designed to give you solid, ready-to- use answers in

highly effective format.

sleeves, two-day sessions with experts, offering invaluable experience with the latest techniques, best

tools.! You’ll be working closely with peers and instructors, with plenty of opportunity for

answer sessions, plus closely supervised hands-on practice. It’s more than learning, it’s training, .

Workshop CoursesStarting Your Non- Profit

Writing Effective ProposalsBudgeting

Management & AccountabilityFaith- Based & Funding

Capacity BuildingRural Access

Gang Abatement & At Risk YouthNetworking & Community

EngagementMonitoring & Evaluation

Program ImplementationResearch & Marketing

Etc.

2015 Call for Topics is Now OpenInterested in presenting your story to your nonprofit marketing p eers at the 2015 conference? C arter Consulting,

Corp., is looking for presentations that best demonstrate how a nonprofit

organization achieved success through innovation and effective marketing.

Call us for more information on how you can get your story heard.

Series are led by the industry’s most innovative

designed to give you use answers in an

effective format.

Workshop Courses Profit

Writing Effective Proposals Budgeting

Management & Accountability Based & Funding Capacity Building

Rural Access Gang Abatement & At Risk Youth

Networking & Community Engagement

Evaluation Program Implementation

Research & Marketing Etc.

2015 Call for Topics is Now Open Interested in presenting your story to

eers at the arter Consulting,

looking for presentations that best demonstrate how a nonprofit

organization achieved success through innovation and effective marketing.

Call us for more information on how you

can get your story heard.