Randy S. Simon
Randy Simon believes that grantwriting can be a positive tool for promoting social change. An effective proposal starts with listening and learning: listening to the client's vision and learning about the client's organization and programs. It also depends on matching this vision and values with like-minded funders who share the client's passion and commitment.
If you would like to download and print a PDF copy of Randy’s resume, click here. Here are a few background facts about Randy:
| Hometown: | Queens, NY |
| Education: | B.A., Oberlin College (History & Women’s Studies) J.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Nonprofit experience: | Randy is currently the Chair of the Tikkun Olam Committee at Temple Beth Am. She also founded and served as President of the Temple Beth Am Parent Association and served on the board of the Temple Beth Am Religious School. For the last six years, Randy has led a team of volunteers serving dinners to homeless youth in Seattle’s University District (Teen Feed). Randy also volunteers as a fundraiser for The Northwest School Annual Campaign. Randy was the Queen Anne grassroots volunteer coordinator for the Obama Campaign for Change. |
| Development experience: | Before founding Seattle Grantwriting, Randy performed development work for Oberlin College, Legal Voice (f/k/a The Northwest Women's Law Center), Pacific Crest School, and Seattle Education Access (where she was a Board member). |
| Trainings: | Intensive 5-day Grantsmanship Training Program (June 2009). |
| Professional memberships: | Randy is a member of the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association. |
| Outside interests: | Randy loves to knit, read, cook, listen to new music, and spend time with her family and friends. |
| Books recently read: |
Just Kids, Patti Smith State of Wonder, Ann Patchett A Visit from the Goon Squad, Jennifer Egan |
| Favorite sounds: | The ocean and the giggles of children |
| Favorite vacation spot: | On a beach or in a museum |