Testimonials: Grant Writing Workshops in San Antonio

Grant Writing Trainer Uses Group Participation and Hands-On Approach to Teach
I liked the group participation activities and hands-on approach, which was used by the grant-writing trainer in this grant seminar. Estella DeAnda, Women Together Foundation, McAllen, TX

Beverly Santicola Is A Modern Day Johnny Appleseed – Planting Seeds of Positive Change
Beverly Santicola provided us with a wealth of information appropriate to the diverse interests of all participants in this San Antonio workshop. She is very positive: A modern-day Johnny Appleseed, planting seeds of positive change wherever she goes. Cynthia Scott, Azle ISD, Springtown, TX

Registration Fees Very Reasonable for the Two-Day Grant Writing Workshop
For the experience and expertise of the instructor I felt the registration fees were reasonable. I was very impressed with Beverly Santicola’s knowledge and presentation. She made it seem easy. The workshop content was delivered in a step-by-step format. The 250-page workbook will be very useful. Arden Baxter, Georgetown Palace Theatre, Georgetown, TX

San Antonio Workshop Provided Triple Layer Grant Writing Training
The grant writing workshop was very interesting – with tons of information. I feel I have everything I need to successfully write a grant proposal. The grant-writing trainer was entertaining, animated, knowledgeable, clear and concise. I liked the hands-on work and the triple layer training – seeing, hearing and reading. Mary Shoupe, Valley Christian High School, Brownsville, TX

Beginning Grant Writers Stay In Step at San Antonio Grant Writing Workshop
As a beginning grant writer I was able to stay in-step with the grant-writing trainer, as well as with the seasoned professional grant writers in our grant writing class. I loved the PowerPoint pages in the workbook to make notes, follow along and take home in one simple location. I also liked the casual, but very professional presentation. Candice Witzkoske, Community Health Center, Gonzales, TX

Grant Writing Trainer Did An Awesome Job in the San Antonio Grant Writing Seminar
Beverly Santicola did an awesome job! The San Antonio grant writing seminar was full of useful information. Fritzi Strowmatt, Special Cheers, Houston, TX

Step-By-Step Instruction and Team Activities Make Grant Writing Understandable
I liked the step-by-step instruction and the team activities. By doing this we were given the opportunity to realize the obstacles that other organizations face as well. The content of the program was very understandable. I appreciated the personal experiences with grant writing that Beverly Santicola shared with us. She was dynamic and knowledgeable! Dora Baker, City of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Grant Writing Workshop at Wayland Baptist University – San Antonio Very Impressive
Mrs. Santicola was extremely entertaining and knowledgeable, and her teaching tactics were superb. I knew almost nothing about grant writing before I came, but now I am READY to write competent proposals for my organization. I had never been to Wayland Baptist University before, but I was very impressed with the setting for the Grant Writing Workshop. Larry Scott Gresham, Sunny Glen Children’s Home, San Benito, TX

San Antonio Grant Writing Workshop at Wayland Baptist University Exceeds Expectations
There was a nice mixture of lecture, participant involvement and visual support…and a dynamic presenter. This workshop exceeded my expectations in providing the basics of getting started in the development process. I feel less intimidated by the idea of grant writing. Now I’m looking forward to initiating the process. Jennifer L. Duran, Coastal Bend Blood Center, Corpus Christi, TX

Grant Writing Workshop in San Antonio Gets Participant’s Juices Going on Projects
Beverly Santicola is a wonderful, knowledgeable person who is very enthusiastic and works well with participants. The workshop was wonderfully informative and got my juices going on other projects. A lot of good information was provided for the reasonable workshop price. Cecilia Villagran, South Texas College, McAllen, TX

Grant Writing Training Useful in Helping Low Income Families
I liked Beverly Santicola’s casual and to the point presentation method. The visual aides were helpful. Beverly was outstanding – very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and definitely one of a kind. The grant writing training was new to me and very applicable to my career. It will be extremely useful in my work for helping low income families. Araceli Schrantz, Healthy Start, San Antonio, TX

Grant Writing Workshop Specific to Students Needs – Not Too Generalized
Beverly Santicola is a very skilled presenter who engages the students effectively, addressing special needs of each one. She listens well to what the students say, offers advise, and uses excellent visual and workbook tools to deliver her knowledge. The grant writing workshop was specific to what I was looking for and not too generalized. I liked the Kids Connection Video because it connected all the dots. The student activities were very appropriate and reinforced key points without being intimidating or overwhelming. Nell St. Cyr, Houston, TX

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