Services
Proposal and Grant Writing
With close to 15 years of experience securing funding non-profit sector projects and programs, and by facilitating a multi-million dollar national peer-review proposal evaluation process, Ainsley brings the strategic project design and communications skills needed to pitch a successful funding proposal. The proposals that Ainsley develops include:
- a strong project design and solid logic model;
- clearly articulated project goals, objectives and outcomes;
- effective messaging that targets the priorities and needs of the funder.
Report Writing
As an excellent writer and communicator, Ainsley prepares reports that are;
- are well written, in plain language and are easily understood by a wide range of audiences (i.e. policy makers, program managers, clients, etc.);
- simplify complex issues without losing important detail and context; and
- provide a clear set of key messages, recommendations, actions, and/or next steps so that they are useful tools
Policy Development, Analysis and Advocacy
Ainsley brings experience as the lead and as a collaborator on successful policy and advocacy initiatives targeting the federal government, including:
- lobby days on the hill;
- submissions and presentations to House of Commons and Senate committees; and
- proposals for multi-year, multi-million dollar federal investments into community-led programming.
The policy and advocacy services that are available include:
- developing position statements, background reports and policy recommendations;
- working with stakeholders to gain support, consensus and buy-in; and
- providing strategic advice on framing and communicating policy recommendations to increase their effectiveness and impact on government and private sector targets.
Research Design and Data Analysis
With a Masters degree in Sociology and experience working with marginalized communities (including First Nations, Inuit and Metis, Sex Workers, and People Living with HIV/AIDS), Ainsley combines rigorous research methodology with a strong ethical approach that respects the social and cultural needs of the community that is being engaged. Research services include:
- design and implement social research methodologies including surveys and interviews;
- conduct background research and prepare reports, environmental scans, literature reviews, needs assessments and asset mapping activities;
- analyse and summarise existing/previously collected data; and
- translate research into tangible tools, resources, case studies, and recommendations.