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hepard Consulting and Services, LLC
PO Box 904
Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: 845-733-1550
Fax: 845-943-4431
danette@drshepardconsulting.com
www.drshenardconsultinl!.com
RECEIVED
JAN 0 7 2010
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
November 24, 2009
Christopher Colsey, Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
20 Middlebush Road
Wappinger Falls, New York 12590
Dear Supervisor Colsey:
The Town of Wappinger has been recommended to me as a good fit between my skills, experience and
available services and your grantsmanship needs. Let me introduce you to D.R. Shepard Consultant and
Services, LLC. Our organization was established in 2005 to bring affordable services to help
municipalities and other public entities find solutions to contemporary problems, including all facets of
grant writing services. Often, but not always, contemporary solutions translate to the need for funding.
And, during hard economic times, revenues typically decline and increases are more difficult to access.
While there is stimulus and other grant funding, resources become more competitive. We believe we can
help you become more competitive. I am submitting a brochure for D.R. Shepard Consulting and
Services, LLC to help you select from a wide-array of services you may need and be interested in.
D.R. Shepard Consulting and Services, LLC has kept our costs stable during the recession. For that
reason and the fact that we boast a low overhead, our services are affordable. The Town of Wappinger
will have no operational costs, space concerns, employee obligations and no additional benefits to pay,
making this venture possible at a fraction of the cost of hiring staff.
Lower expenditures do not translate to poor quality. I have written grants since 1996, bringing millions of
dollars into New York, Connecticut and internationally. I have a Master's in Public Administration from
Marist College School of Management, where I have also served since 2001 as an Adjunct Professor of
Public Budgeting, Program Planning and Evaluation, Management of Nonprofit Organizations, Politics
and Policy and an undergraduate class in American Govemment. Additionally, I am a candidate nearing
completion of a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
I have 35 years of experience working with public entities: 20 years for a small city legislative body,
another 10 years working for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, and nearing 5 years as
a consultant working with public entities.
My resume, which is attached, contains additional information on my experience and skills. I would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss grant writing with you and to further understand your needs. I can
be reached at 845-733-1550 or bye-mail to:danette@drshepardconsulting.com.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this exciting
opportunity.
Sincerely, ~
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Danette Shepard
Owner/Consultant
lif9in9 the Status Quo...
hepard cons. ulting and Services, LLC
PO Box 904
Goshen. NY 10924
845-733-1550
danette@drshepardconsulting.com
www.drshepardconsulting.com
Transformin
terns
Helping public entities and communities
find solutions to contemporary problems
consulting
for
schools
government
non-profits
Organizational
Development
A wide-array of services to help
strengthen organization to meet
turbulent times, may include
board development, strategic
planning, cost-benefit analysis.
Techniques include:
. SWOT Analysis
. P .E.S.T. Analysis
. Force Field Analysis
. McKinney S
. Stakeholder Analysis
. Mind Mapping
. Customer Surveys
. Focus Groups
. Interviewing
. Cold Calling
Collaboration
Technical assistance provided for communities using research-based strategic
planning frameworks, such as the Strategic Prevention Framework, Communities
That Care and 40 Developmental Assets. Bring all facets of community together to
assess, plan, select programs and strategies, monitor and evaluate initiatives that
lead to measurable outcomes.
flexible solutions for
your organization's needs
Grant Writing
While resources can be leveraged through collaboration, funding will be
needed to meet some needs. Grants have become a fabric of our society as
one funding stream. Provides grant writing services to clients. Success with
over $13 million in local, state, federal and foundation grants.
Evidence-based Programs
Training available in Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, Positive
Action, Strategic Prevention Framework, Social Marketing
.
Needs & Resource
Assessments
Conducts comprehensive assessments to
identify data that identify the strengths
and needs of a geographic region,
identifies resources to fill gaps. This may
include stakeholder surveys, archival data,
interviews, focus groups,
Survey Design,
Implementation and
Analysis
Develop surveys that meet the needs of
public entities and commu"nities;
administration while respecting the rights
and anonymity of participants; facilitated
analysis; evaluation report and
presentations available.
Program Evaluation
Solid program planning is like putting
pieces if a puzzle together. Assistance with
data-driven program design, program logic
models, and selection with evidence-based
programs that match identified and
prioritized needs.