The Smith Group is a consulting practice specializing in training and consulting services to public agencies primarily in the areas of program development, grant management and organizational development.

Clients include large and small nonprofits, professional firms and government agencies.

The Smith Group is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has been in business for over 20 years. Jack Smith is the principal consultant.

2011 Calendar

January 14, 2011 – Dalton Community College, Dalton, GA
“Program Development for Grant Writers” (closed program)

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February 11, 2011 – Emory University, Atlanta, GA
“Copy Editing and Proofreading”

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February 14, 2011 – Emory University, Atlanta, GA
“Introduction to Grant Writing” Emory Grant Writing Certificate Program

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February 15 – 16, 2011 – Emory University, Atlanta, GA
“Hands-On Grant Writing and Peer Review” Emory Grant Writing Certificate Program

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February 17, 2011 – Emory University, Atlanta, GA
“Targeting Funds for Nonprofit Online” Emory Grant Writing Certificate Program

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February 18, 2011 – Emory University, Atlanta, GA
“Fundamentals of Nonprofit Development” Emory Grant Writing Certificate Program

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March 14, 2011 – University of Georgia, Gwinnett Campus, Lawrenceville, GA
“Program Development for Grant Writers” UGA Grant Writing Certificate Program

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March 15, 2011 – University of Georgia, Gwinnett Campus, Lawrenceville, GA
“Writing Skills for Grant Writers” UGA Grant Writing Certificate Program

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Typical Training Programs

• Grant Writing
• Fund Development
• Writing Skills
• Working with Boards
• Volunteer Management
• Strategic Planning
• Consulting to Public Organizations
• Evaluation Techniques
• Team Building/Decision-Making

Typical Consulting Services include

• Trends Analysis
• Implementation of Grant Writing Systems
• All Aspects of Strategic Planning Process
• Agency Capability Statement Development
• Organizational and Program Evaluations
• Proposal Critique, Edit and Proofreading
• Grant and Proposal Writing