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SUMMARY:Sexy Budget Narratives
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn a boring budget into a toothsome narrative that is clear\, compelling\, and appealing to funders. This session will cover the crucial elements of any budget\, tips for developing budget narratives\, and considerations for using federal and non-federal templates. \n\nTonia Brown-Kinzel\, GPC\, Grant Compliance Manager\, The Grant Plant \nTonia has worked or volunteered as a grant writer\, grant reviewer\, and grant maker since 1999. Her unique combination of experience yields special insights\, helping Tonia earn nearly $20 million in grants throughout her career. She is the President of the Miami Valley Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and a member of the National Grant Management Association. She has also served on the GPA’s Professional Education Committee since 2021 and is a GPA Approved Trainer. \n\n\n\n\nColleen Coleman (Moderator)\, Community Navigator Project Director\, American Indigenous Tourism Association \nAs Community Navigator Project Director at the American Indigenous Tourism Association\, Colleen Coleman leads a national initiative in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to help Native Nations and communities strengthen their connection to federal resources that support forestry\, cultural tourism\, and sustainable land stewardship. \nShe oversees the Community Navigator program\, guiding a team that delivers outreach\, technical assistance\, and capacity-building support so Native communities can access funding opportunities that honor tradition\, promote healthy forests\, and expand tourism rooted in culture and place. Colleen brings a career dedicated to mission-driven storytelling\, brand leadership\, and cross-sector partnership building. \nPrior to joining us\, she served as Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Forest Foundation\, where she elevated a nationally recognized brand platform and developed collaborations with leading outdoor and retail organizations.
URL:https://americanindigenoustourism.org/event/sexy-budget-narratives/
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SUMMARY:Monitoring Your Burn Rate: How to Monitor Grant Spending
DESCRIPTION:This second session in the two-part series will focus on tracking grant spending through simple budget-to-actual monitoring. Attendees will learn how to avoid overspending or underutilizing funds and use Excel templates to monitor budgets\, flag issues early\, and identify proactive solutions. \n\nTonia Brown-Kinzel\, GPC\, Grant Compliance Manager\, The Grant Plant \nTonia has worked or volunteered as a grant writer\, grant reviewer\, and grant maker since 1999. Her unique combination of experience yields special insights\, helping Tonia earn nearly $20 million in grants throughout her career. She is the President of the Miami Valley Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and a member of the National Grant Management Association. She has also served on the GPA’s Professional Education Committee since 2021 and is a GPA Approved Trainer. \n\n\nHannah Peterson (Moderator)\, Program Development Director\, American Indigenous Tourism Association \nHannah Peterson is the Program Development Director for American Indigenous Tourism Association\, bringing to the role extensive experience in fundraising and program development. In her role as Program Development Director\, Hannah works to advance the organization’s mission through strategic fundraising and program development. Hannah spent more than five years with J Murphy & Associates working as a consultant and grant writer and two years as grants manager for Urban Homeworks\, Inc. For more than nine years\, she worked as a paralegal working on business litigation\, intellectual properties\, worker’s compensation and insurance. She was raised in Anchorage\, Alaska\, and received a degree in English from the University of Washington\, Seattle and a Master of Public Administration from Hamline University\, Minnesota.
URL:https://americanindigenoustourism.org/event/monitoring-your-burn-rate-how-to-monitor-grant-spending/
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SUMMARY:Member Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:Member Coffee Chats are informal\, virtual conversations designed to keep you connected\, informed\, and supported as part of the American Indigenous Tourism Association community. Each session brings together staff from across our programs and creates space for open conversation\, questions\, and shared opportunities. \nWhether you are new to the association or have been a member for years\, Coffee Chats offer a chance to hear updates\, learn more about available resources\, and connect directly with our team. \nWhy join a Coffee Chat? \n\nConnect directly with staff and fellow members\nLearn more about programs\, resources\, and opportunities\nAsk questions and share what matters most to you\n\nDates & Times\nEvery Third Wednesday\, Virtual \n\nMT 11:00 AM\nET 1:00 PM\nCT 12:00 PM\nPT 10:00 AM\nAK 9:00 AM\nHawaiʻi: 7:00 AM\n\nUpcoming Sessions:\nMay 20: Register here\n\nBruce Rettig\, Research and Outreach Manager\nGeri Hongeva (Navajo Nation)\, Tribal Content Developer\n\nJune 17: Register here\n\nDawnielle Tehama (Klamath Tribe)\, Education and Business Development Director\nSherrie L. Bowman (Pueblo of Laguna)\, Education Support Specialist\n\nJuly 15: Register here\n\nGail E. Chehak (Klamath Tribe)\, Community and Partner Relations Director\nHannah Peterson\, Program Development Director\n\nAugust 19: Register here\n\nEric Villegas (Acoma/Tohono O’odham)\, Partner Program Coordinator\nJaime Begay-Charley (Navajo Nation)\, Community Navigator\n\nAll sessions are moderated by Gail E. Chehak (Klamath Tribe)\, Community and Partner Relations Director\, and Amanda Warner (Navajo Nation)\, Information and Outreach Manager.
URL:https://americanindigenoustourism.org/event/member-coffee-chat/
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