Peggy Downs
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Granting Your Vision LLC provides practical, actionable resources designed to help educators, charter schools, and nonprofits secure funding and improve academic outcomes. Created by Peggy Downs, MA, GPC, an experienced educator and certified grant professional dedicated to empowering schools with proven grant writing and program development strategies.
Dedicated education professional with over 25 years of experience:
* Teacher, school administrator, and charter school board member
* Leadership roles in local, state, and national charter school networks
* Certified Grant Professional (GPC) with extensive grant writing and editing expertise for charter schools and nonprofits
* Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Colorado Principal License
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Create Success with Classroom Grants 2.0
Classroom grants don’t have to be overwhelming, competitive, or time-consuming. Create Success with Classroom Grants 2.0 shows teachers how to secure funding using a clear, repeatable system—without writing long proposals, chasing dozens of opportunities, or spending their own money. This practical guide walks you step by step through the same process experienced educators use to move from a classroom need to a submitted application with confidence. Whether you’re applying for your first classro
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The Fundraising Playbook
The Fundraising Playbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smarter School FundraisingPart of the Strategic School Fundraising series by Peggy DownsIf you’re a school leader tasked with raising funds—but don’t know where to start— The Fundraising Playbook is your new go-to guide. Designed specifically for K–12 school administrators, this book offers a clear, practical roadmap for building a strategic, sustainable fundraising program that supports your mission and engages your community. In this easy-to-fo
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Donor Letters Made Easy for Your School
Are you tired of struggling to raise funds for your school? Don't have the time or resources to develop effective donation campaigns? Look no further! This ebook, "Donor Letters Made Easy for Your School" is the solution you've been searching for. This step-by-step guide offers practical strategies to help you develop a compelling donor letter that connects with potential donors and volunteers who are passionate about supporting your school. Drawing on proven techniques from the nonprofit world,
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Starting Strong: Your First Steps Toward Major Grants
Starting Strong: Your First Steps Toward Major GrantsA Practical Guide to Building Grant Success for Schools and Education-Focused NonprofitsPart of the Strategic School Fundraising SeriesIf you’re leading a charter school, private school, or education nonprofit and are ready to pursue larger grants—but you’re not sure where to begin— this book is your starting point.Starting Strong is a clear, actionable guide for K–12 schools and mission-driven education organizations that want to move beyond
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Beyond Academics: Essential Strategies for Charter School Leaders
Experts reveal how they are helping charter school leaders succeed BEYOND ACADEMICSAre you a charter school leader struggling to manage it all? Running a successful charter school is extremely difficult. Principals are often wearing two, three, or even more hats as they build and manage a successful school. Some can lean on their board for expertise, and others might have strong mentors or national organizations, but for the majority, you learn through painful trial and error. But it doesn’t hav
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Grant Writing for Impact
We all want to ensure our schools have the resources needed to support our students, but what happens when the money just isn’t there?How can you develop new programs, build new facilities, or upgrade your technology on a tight operating budget? How can you partner with those who have the funds you need to reach your goals? In Grant Writing for Impact, you will find a step-by-step system for building a comprehensive grants program for your school. In this book, you will learn how to: Envision t
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Grants Planning for Schools
Grants Planning for Schools: Develop Program Grants that Align with Your School’s MissionSecure Funding for Your School with Expert GuidanceAre you a school leader looking to boost your funding through grants? "Grants Planning for Schools" is your go-to guide for navigating the world of foundation grants and aligning them with your school’s mission. This comprehensive book offers a detailed, step-by-step approach to help you develop grant-winning programs aligned with your school's mission an
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Charter School Grants 2.0
Can you get a grant for that? You have an idea for a grant, or you’ve seen a grant you’d like to apply for…now what? Discover the most effective way to plan, find, and write school grants, and win more grants than you thought possible. In Charter School Grants, you will learn: Why grant makers support schools so you can tap into their underlying motivations, which means they’ll be more open to your proposal.How to find and connect with funders so you can focus your energy on the best matches, w
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Unlocking Corporate Sponsorships: A 5-Step Guide for Your School
Embark on a transformative journey to unlock corporate sponsorship success for your school with "Unlocking Corporate Sponsorships: A 5-Step Guide for Schools" by Peggy Downs, founder of Granting Your Vision. This strategic guide provides a comprehensive and practical approach to help school leaders secure valuable corporate sponsorships. Packed with actionable insights, the book explores why businesses support schools, trends for school leaders, and the pros and cons of corporate sponsorships. D
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Start-Up Guide for School Grants
Thinking about school grants? Wondering where to start?In the Start-Up Guide for School Grants, Peggy Downs shares answers to the questions she hears most often as she works with school leaders to develop grants. Have you ever wondered: Is a grant the answer for your school?Why do grants matter?How do you find grants?What are the best grant-writing books?How can classroom grants help my school?In this book, you’ll learn the answers to these questions and more. After you read this book, you’ll h
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About the store
Experience
Granting Your Vision LLC provides practical, actionable resources designed to help educators, charter schools, and nonprofits secure funding and improve academic outcomes. Created by Peggy Downs, MA, GPC, an experienced educator and certified grant professional dedicated to empowering schools with proven grant writing and program development strategies.
Dedicated education professional with over 25 years of experience:
* Teacher, school administrator, and charter school board member
* Leadership roles in local, state, and national charter school networks
* Certified Grant Professional (GPC) with extensive grant writing and editing expertise for charter schools and nonprofits
* Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Colorado Principal License
Teaching style
I create clear, user-friendly resources focused on practical application, designed to support educators and school leaders in building strong programs and securing funding. My approach emphasizes step-by-step guidance, real-world examples, and strategies you can implement immediately.
Awards & shining teacher moments
* Supported clients in submitting nearly 50 foundation grant applications in the past year
* Helped clients secure close to $500,000 in grant funding through clear, compelling proposals
* Successfully launched five charter schools across two states
* Recognized speaker on grant writing and school improvement at regional education conferences
My own education history
Certified Grant Professional (GPC)
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Central Michigan University
Teacher Certification in Elementary Education, University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, California Lutheran University
Additional biographical information
Founder of Granting Your Vision LLC, specializing in grant consulting and program development for K–12 schools and education nonprofits.
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