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Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th

Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching.

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In this conversation, Dr. Melvin Musick shares his journey from a traditional consultancy to a thriving grant writing business, emphasizing the importance of discipline, relationships, and creative thinking. He discusses how joining the Academy transformed his approach to grant writing and consultancy, leading to significant financial success and personal growth. Dr. Musick highlights the value of networking and finding clients in everyday situations, showcasing how personal interactions can lead to fruitful professional relationships. He concludes with advice for aspiring grant writers, encouraging them to embrace the learning process and leverage their existing networks.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Melvin L Musick functions as a grants strategist to nonprofit organizations and governments that fund programs for positive youth development throughout Greater Los Angeles.

Convenes and maintains funding relationships with the ARCO Foundation, the Los

Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), United Way of Greater Los Angeles, the Los

Angeles Times Mirror Foundation, the Los Angeles City Mayor's Office, Los Angeles

County Departments of Mental Health, Probation, and Public Social Services, and the

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Responsible for financial compliance and

reporting.

Provides units of government, foundations, and non-profit organizations with

management training, strategic planning, technical assistance, program evaluation, and

organizational development services as an external consultant.

Prepares studies and reports for elected officials and the public audience to promote the

adoption of the concept of youth advocacy and participation as a pragmatic approach to

youth development and community building in Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Education

Ed.D. Organization Change – Pepperdine University

M. S. Community Development / Policy Analysis – CSULA

B. A. Political Science / Education – Hamline University

Special Training

Class II Leadership Southern California (CORO)

Arts Inc. Leadership Training Fellow

United Way of America – National Academy for Management Training

Honors

Elected by CSULA faculty to Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

Website

OTHER RESOURCES:

• 
  Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.  https://grantwritingandfunding.com/
• Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
• Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship 

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