Lynne Paeno is a grant writer, evaluator, and researcher with deep knowledge of grant and RFP/proposal writing for state, local, and federal opportunities and extensive experience in grant research, fund development, project management, and program design. Her expertise spans a variety of verticals including education, law enforcement, defense, homeland security, IT, transit, and economic/community development. Lynne has worked with more than 80 K-12 school districts creating proposals for a variety of topics, including unique programs such as such as Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Public Sector Electric Efficiency. Sample funded proposals include Elementary and Secondary School Counseling, NYS Teaching is the CORE, NYS Universal Pre-K, Supportive Integrated Services for Veterans, Basic Center, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers. She has excellent writing skills with an ability to quickly adapt and develop high-quality content about client needs, products/services. One of her key assets is her ability to defuse the tensions of clients and end staff working to tight deadlines. Lynne’s experience includes:
- 25 years’ experience as a grant writer
- Leadership Training Certificate
- Strong editing and writing skills, and ability to analyze and integrate disparate data/information into a cohesive narrative.
- 15 years of experience in developing fund development/strategic planning, prospect research
- Supercharge Your Search Training
- Searching For and Finding RFPs Training
- Author, "The Professional Grant Writer,” 2007