 Theresa Lu, PhD ~ 6 Hrs
Irvine ~ October 17, 2008, 9:00am-4:00pm Theresa Lu, PhD is the CEO and Founder of Lu & Associates and has earned her Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Counseling Psychology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Theresa has over eighteen years of experience working in non-profit organizations, ranging from grass-roots agencies to universities. She worked in management positions including Women's Transitional Center, University of San Diego Counseling Center, Southern Illinois University Office of the President, and Orange County Rape Crisis Center, where she developed her skills in staff, board, organizational, program, and resource development. Theresa is on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Orange County, serving as Vice President of Membership. She is a volunteer with Orange County's United Way and has worked with First 5 in Los Angeles. Theresa is also an adjunct professor at USC and Alliant University. Grant Writing for Psychologists teaches the key components involved in grant writing, including organizational and program description, case/need statement, methodology, reporting results and outcomes, and budgeting. Researching for private foundations, government grants, and corporation funds will be discussed. Through examples and presentations, participants learn how to seek funds strategically through relationship-building, need assessment, and program development. The legal, financial, and support documents required to supplement grants are also discussed. |
