About ND&A
The kernels of a successful proposal are within the past, present
and future of your organization. The focus of Nauman, Desmond &
Associates is to find these sources of inspiration and give them
life. We have written proposals as web pages, as one-page case statements,
and as 50-page federal documents. No matter what the medium, we
will find the best voice to reach your potential donor and share
your vision.
Every grant needs a margin of difference to succeed. ND&A has
the experience to make that difference.
Mary Nauman, lead writer and founder
Mary’s successes include spearheading a grant proposal that
attracted more than $30 million for Tulane University School of
Engineering, the largest single-donor gift in the school’s
history. In addition, Mary has edited numerous major research grants
on behalf of Purdue University, several of which were for $15 million
to $20 million. Other writing projects recently completed by Mary
include: preparing speeches and letters for top Purdue administrators;
writing a series of 8x11 glossy inserts for the Purdue School of
Engineering; and preparing a start-up grant for a drop-in center
for the developmentally disabled in Wilmington, Delaware.
Patrick Desmond, writer and editor
Patrick has folded his extensive experience in event planning, business
management and communications into his role as writer and chief
editor for ND&A. Patrick’s writing experience includes
in-depth projects such as a business plan for the Tulane School
of Social Work and policy manuals for state, county and state agencies,
but his specialty is writing the polished texts necessary for speeches,
newsletters and other external pieces.
Sharon Desmond, artistic director
A 1989 graduate of Philadelphia Institute of Art, Sharon has worked
continuously as a professional graphic artist for nearly 16 years.
She is adept at using numerous software design programs, such as:
Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express, Photoshop, Freehand, Gerber Graphics
Advantage Program, GSP Sprint and a Gerber Tracer. Her specialties
are designing logos and supporting graphics for documents.
Associates
To ensure our clients never hear, “We’re too busy,”
Nauman, Desmond & Associates works closely with several freelance
writers who make themselves available at a moment’s notice
to respond to our client’s needs.
Jason Singleton, Associate
With more than 10 years of experience working in the field of natural
resources and education, Jason has written numerous grant proposals
on behalf of non-profits. He developed and implemented the French
Creek Outdoor School, which educates k-12 students about nature
through restoration projects, aquatic insect studies, water quality
monitoring, and numerous other programs. This and many other of
his accomplishments required researching, writing and managing many
successful grant proposals.
Terry Weathers, Associate
Terry Weathers is our “go-to guy” when it comes to complicated
and technical drafts. Terry is a semi-retired mechanical engineer
who has worked as a technical writer for several decades. He has
compiled and edited technical documentation in fields ranging from
supertanker mooring manuals to liquid rocket engine component design
handbooks. Terry, a certified pilot, also works as a Certified Pilot
Instructor and lives in a small redwood home in the mountains of
northern California.
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