Peggy Downs
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Longmont, Colorado, United States
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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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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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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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Classroom Grants Infographic
Teachers - Do you spend too much of your own money on your classroom? Are you interested in writing a grant, but you’re worried it will be a waste of time? Use this infographic to set your goals and stay motivated as you learn to create success with classroom grants. Look for the workbook to learn more!
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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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