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As experienced grant writers, trainers and fundraisers, we have a range of institutional planning, prospect research, donor solicitation/cultivation, training and financial management skills as well as a broad record of success with organizations of varying sizes, missions, and histories. From public and charter schools in a range of urban, suburban, and rural districts, to small local or grassroots efforts dedicated to a single cause, and museums and major cultural institutions with budgets in the multi-millions, we have worked alongside directors, Board Members, consultants, and program staff to create effective strategies tailored to the needs of each organization.
C. A. Keating Consulting acquired grants and other funding in excess of $80 million from government, corporate, and private foundation sources for schools, libraries, community-based non-profit organizations, fire companies, universities and colleges. The bulk of the funds were acquired for improvement efforts among schools and non-profit organizations – impoverished to affluent, small to large enrollments/clients, private and public, and situated in rural, suburban and urban areas. C. A. Keating Consulting shares with its clients the benefits of over thirty years of experience as an accomplished consultant with renowned grant-writing expertise for the Office of a Governor, State Department of Education, a large urban school district, and now as a successful private grant writer and consultant. Its involvement on both sides of grant acquisition and development has forged her unique credentials in government, corporate and private foundation grant application procedures, statutes, regulations and standards for effective grant acquisition, implementation and evaluation.
C. A. Keating Consulting Team grants included the following sources:
- The US Department of Homeland Security
- The US Department of Education
- The US Department of Labor & Industry
- The US Department of Commerce
- The US Department of Health and Human Services
- The Pennsylvania State Department of Education
- The New Jersey State Department of Education
- The Ohio State Department of Education
- The Georgia State Department of Education
- The California State Department of Education
- The Montana Office of Public Instruction
- The SOROS Foundation
The Keating Team
C. A. Keating Consulting offers clients a results-driven, detail-orientated development consulting team with a proven track record. This team specializes in evaluation, community building, private-public partnership development, restructuring and repositioning, as well as grant acquisition and program design, evaluation, and management.
CAROL A. KEATING
Carol acquired grants and other funding in excess of $80 million. These funds were acquired from government, corporate, and private foundation sources for schools, libraries, community-based organizations, fire companies, universities and colleges. The bulk of the funds were acquired for schools – impoverished to affluent, small to large enrollments, and in rural, suburban and urban areas and community-based agencies. Carol A. Keating Consulting shares with her clients the benefits of her thirty years of experience as an accomplished Education Consultant with renowned grant-writing expertise for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – the Office of the Governor and the PA Department of Education, a large urban school district, and now as a successful private grant writer and, consultant. Her involvement on both sides of resource acquisition and development has forged her unique credentials in government, corporate and private foundation grant application procedures, statutes, regulations and standards for effective resource acquisition, implementation and evaluation. C. A. Keating Consulting provides consulting and technical assistance to foster strategic partnerships. Partnerships could be comprised of schools, (Local Education Agencies to include private and charter schools and Institutions of Higher Education), community-based organizations (501(c)(3), and the private sector. These partnerships leverage existing resources towards the acquisition of grant funds to initiate or expand programs to improve education, employment and career opportunities for community members - children, youth, adults and families. This is a component of C. A. Keating Consulting's work in the area of "community building". Carol A. Keating earned her BS Degree at the Pennsylvania State University and her MS degrees from Bloomsburg University.DIANE TREON
Diane is a seasoned fundraising professional with over ten years of experience working for premier nonprofit agencies in New York City . With a concentration in Foundation, Corporate Foundation, and Government fundraising, Ms. Treon has successfully secured grants ranging from a few thousand dollars to eight-figure, multi-year awards for a range of dynamic projects. She began her career at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) as part of the fundraising team charged with securing $425 million for the ambitious Campaign for the Museum of the New Century. Ms. Treon’s range of fundraising experience encompasses arts and cultural institutions such as El Museo del Barrio and The Americas Society; science education institutions such as AMNH and The Rockefeller University; and social service agencies such as The Children’s Aid Society. Among the foundations from whom she has obtained high-dollar awards are the Robin Hood Foundation, the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Atlantic Philanthropies. Government agencies such as the NEA, NEH, NSF, NYSCA, NYC DCA, and IMLS can be counted among those from whom she has successfully secured funds for a range of arts, cultural, scientific, and educational programs. She is a member of Women in Development New York and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She earned her B. A. in English with Highest Honors from the Pennsylvania State University, and is completing work for her Masters in Liberal Arts from the City University of New York Graduate Center.DR. LOUISA VITIELLO BURROUGHS
Louise has a long record of success in the areas of grant writing, staff development, and consulting to enhance the services of schools (K-8, community colleges, and universities) and community agencies. She has designed award-winning projects, written a wide range of successful federal and state grant applications, and directed / supervised grant-funded programs for the past 35 years. Her areas of expertise include: educational programming to accelerate student achievement and meet the criteria of No Child Left Behind; all aspects of charter school development; support services programs for students from low-income/first-generation to college backgrounds and for students with disabilities; college-level developmental studies and student success courses; and social service programs to enhance employability and asset development for low income populations. She has developed grant-funded programs for grades K-8 in the areas of reading, mathematics, science, counseling, technology, physical education, and after school programming that included arts, music, drama, and dance. At the college level, Louise designed a statewide reporting system; provided consultation services to enhance academic services and curricula; evaluated design and completion of grant-funded program objectives, activities and outcomes; assessed the impact of new computers and related technology on universities; designed, initiated, and evaluated student retention services; and conducted student outcomes research. While at Harcum College, Louise collaborated with colleagues to design, implement, and develop funding for Parents & Children Together in Learning (PACT), an innovative inter generational literacy program, that was awarded a Points of Light Foundation President’s Service Award at the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future (1997) and an Exemplary College/School Partnership Award from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (1993). Louise is an active member, secretary and past president of the Rotary Club of Chester, PA. She earned an Ed. D. in Counseling in Higher Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; an M. Ed. in Urban Education from Springfield College, Springfield, MA; and a B. A. in English and French Literatures from Brown University, Providence, RI.KAY LUCAS
Kay is a seasoned media professional, with over 24 years of agency and consulting experience. Her experience spans both general market and multicultural disciplines in the areas of strategic media planning, media buying, market research and new business development. After graduating from The University of Chicago with and B.A. in Economics, Kay began her career in 1979 at Grey Advertising – one of the leading media training agencies in New York. Her work included media planning for the Borden Foods, Playtex, and Carter-Wallace accounts. As Assistant Group Head, she supervised the activities of 12 media planners/buyers for General Foods and Warner Bros. Movies accounts. After Grey Advertising, Kay’s used her executive management skills in smaller agencies settings where her focus became new business acquisition, strategic planning, and departmental management. These agencies included Lord, Geller, Federico, Einstein, Inc. and its spin-off, Lord Einstein O’Neill, The Mingo Group, and UniWorld Group. Over this period, her account experience expanded to include AT&T, Burger King, IBM, Kidder-Peabody, The House of Seagram, The U.S. Army, Lincoln-Mercury, Coach Leatherware, Poland Springs, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Microsoft, Sony, The Wall Street Journal, Dean Witter, The Bank of America, and Colgate-Palmolive. Subsequently, Kay was given the opportunity to set up and manage a New York office for the Detroit based company, Don Coleman Advertising. This New York office acquired 5 new accounts - BET Network, Verizon Wireless, Exelon, Salomon Smith Barney, and Hilton Hotels - within its first year of operation. In June 2001, Kay founded MediaSense, Inc., a New Jersey based media-consulting firm, that was an outgrowth Kay's keen interest in the evolving communications marketplace, where she has played a very visible role in the vast changes that have shaped its growth. Kay spearheaded significant changes in the research, stewardship and analytical models used to quantify and qualify ethnic media campaigns. MediaSense, Inc. has serviced numerous clients including AT&T, Absolut, MetLife, U.S. Army, HBO, Healthfirst, and VTech phones. For the past three years, Kay has also served as a Media Director for Carol H. Williams Advertising on the U.S. Army, McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Washington Mutual, and Starwood accounts as well as on new business. Kay works with Carol H. Williams Advertising and enjoys the agency's emphasis on providing creative and innovative marketing based media programs for their clients.TERESA KEATING
Teresa is a graduate of Cabrini College and has been teaching elementary students for 30 years. Her specialization is in the area of testing and reading with an emphasis on teaching struggling or students at risk of academic failure. She serves as the school's reading specialist and instituted and supervised an after school program for students who were either struggling or at risk of academic failure. Teresa demonstrates and uses technologies to present academic, social, and motor skill subject matter to classes. She teaches subjects such as reading, math, science, social studies, and library science.As a Master Teacher she works with preservice teachers during their teacher training program. She has mastered her classroom management skills to ensure enjoyable learning environments for her students in the classroom and on the playground. She is expert in preparing course objectives and outlines, following curriculum guidelines/requirements in alignment with the State Academic Content Standards and the School’s Standards of Excellence. Teresa experience in preparing, administering and scoring tests adds to our team’s collective expertise. She is able to work with staff on grants that fund a variety of school policies, procedures and practices such as,
- Preparing, administering, scoring and interpreting student assessments;
- Assigning, reviewing, and grading lessons based on BEST PRACTICE RESEARCH;
- Monitoring student data;
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual performance data and using it to improve student performance;
- Discussing student performance with and providing at-home strategies to parents.
Teresa is currently working towards her certificate and Master’s Degree in Special Education. As a member of the KEATING WINNING TEAM, Teresa brings experience in the above-stated areas for K-8 grade levels.
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