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My name is DeaRonda Harrison and I am a Federal Grant Writing Expert. I help nonprofits increase their grant revenue through public grants. 

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Previous Features & Collaborations

Missions to Movements​

Listen in on DeaRonda talk about options for Nonprofits that are counting on Federal Dollars.​

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Confessions with Jess Campbell and Cindy Wagman

Listen to DeaRonda chat with Jess and Cindy about how she’s raised her prices by offering premium products and services.

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Fundraising Hayday

In this episode DeaRonda talks about starting out in the profession, career building, responding to those who say your prices are too high, and so much more.

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Grant Writing & Funding

DeaRonda explains why grant writers should focus on a specific niche, how to grow a grant writing business, and the different ways to market a grant writing business.

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NXUnite: How to Win Federal Grants

DeaRonda and her grant pals share innovative tips on how to win federal grants. 

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NXUnite: Grant Writing Best Practices

In this panel discussion, DeaRonda collaborates with other grant professionals to share even MORE best practices in grant writing.

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NXUnite: Building a Fulfilling Career In Grant Writing

In this panel discussion, DeaRonda joins in with other grant professionals on how to build a fulfilling career in grant writing.

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Grant Writing & Funding for Small & Emerging Nonprofits

DeaRonda discusses the funding options for small nonprofits, how nonprofits can build relationships with funding boards, and get past grant funding gatekeepers.

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The Small Nonprofit Podcast

Grant writing is one of those things that small organizations love and hate.”  In this episode DeaRonda deep dives into all things grant writing – from benefits, challenges and the importance of it!

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We Are For Good: The Inside Scoop On Grant Writing

It’s not a secret…well maybe it is. In this episode DeaRonda shares the inside scoop on grant writing.

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My Bio

DeaRonda Harrison is the founder of June First Firm, a grant writing firm specializing in securing funds for housing, healthcare, and workforce education nonprofits.

DeaRonda is responsible for awards totaling more than $45M in federal, state/county, and foundation/corporate grants.

DeaRonda also can train your current/new grant writing staff to build up capacity for your organization. She also cultivates grant writers through her business coaching program.

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