Kirby Rooks
Kirby Rooks is a grant writing consultant and financial aid specialist. Kirby also writes articles as a means to improve his writing abilities and to address issues, spirtuality, news and family.
Kirby is a degreed accountant, experienced stockbroker, seasoned executive as well as a fanatic baseball fan and coach, father of four children and husband of 37 years.
Kirby has also spent years volunteering for nonprofit agencies as a board member, activist, and general doer-of-needed-things. Having spent time studying social media marketing he has developed an expertise in getting the word out to the blogsphere and beyond. Kirby is experienced in marketing and public relations, that having been his main thrust as an executive.
Kirby is excited about this opportunity to write for Suite 101.com and expects to be doing it for some time .
Latest Articles
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Ryan Seacrest
Is Ryan Seacrest just host of American Idol or is there more to him then meets the eye? Discover Ryan Seacrest the Media King.
Mar 21, 2010
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Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds are a successful fundraising tool to help philanthropic families hand off responsibility for administrative duties, while helping the community.
Jul 2, 2009
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Community Foundations Partners in the Community
Since 1951 The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta has been connecting community members, nonprofits and donors to help strengthen the community through philanthropy.
Jun 26, 2009
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Developing Target Markets During a Recession
During a recession, nonprofit organizations must be efficient in their fundraising. Developing target markets as part of a planned development strategy is wise.
Jun 12, 2009
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Online Fundraising: Basic Strategy for Success
Valuable content and effective Internet marketing are key to online fundraising. Nonprofits are successfully using the Internet to market charitable programs .
Jun 5, 2009
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Fundraising Ideas for Volunteers
Volunteers as a resource are important, but all to often overlooked. Find fundraising ideas for volunteers. Nobody is more passionate about the cause then a volunteer.
May 31, 2009
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Grant Writing for a Nonprofit Organization
When grant writing for a nonprofit organization it is important to know the type of entity you are dealing with in order to properly match the nonprofit to the grantor.
May 27, 2009
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Grant Proposal Strategy and Measurable Objectives
Grant proposal strategy is the key to funding. Using measurable objectives as nonprofit management tools helps the project in meeting the initiatives of the funder.
May 27, 2009
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The Grant Proposal: Program Strategy and Tactics
The Strategy and Tactics section is important in the grant proposal. The grant writer describes how resources will be deployed and the action necessary to win grant funds
May 20, 2009
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Information the Grant Writer Needs
The objective is to position the nonprofit with the program officer so the grant application process goes smooth and easy.
May 15, 2009
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