Newsletter of the Society for Technical Communication, San Francisco Chapter
August/September 2009
| Newsletter of the Society for Technical Communication, San Francisco Chapter August/September 2009 |
The August meeting is on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Elephant & Castle in San Francisco's financial district. For details about the location and instructions for purchasing tickets, visit www.stc-sf.org/stc-meetings.htm.
Winning grants takes quite a bit of training and practice, partly to "learn the language" as well as to become acquainted with the resources offered by the bidder and the decision-making process of the targeted funder.
A grant and proposal presentation will help STC members use and sell their capabilities in writing, editing, and effectively targeting intended audiences. The clients might be non-profits or companies seeking either grants or government contracts. And, some technical writers may personally be supporting favored non-profits and interested in providing pro bono tech. communication support – it’s a very rewarding way to volunteer.
Professionally, Judith Herr is a recognized expert in management of proposal and grant application efforts and of technical communication projects and teams. Projects Judith has managed include proposals to win government and commercial contracts and grants; computer system design and user manuals; environmental, health, and safety assessments; curriculum development for computer use, performance improvement, and scientific/technical training. For seven years, Judith has managed her technical communication consulting business, Well Chosen Words. She has provided support to clients across diverse cultures, disciplines, and industries including information technology, public health, engineering, and manufacturing.