About Us

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 CBK Grant Writing & Consulting is managed by Catharine B. Kuchar, President, who brings over 20+ years of experience in non-profit organizational management, fundraising and grant writing. Catharine was previously the Grants Officer for youthSpark (formerly known as the Juvenile Justice Fund) and now serves the organization as a consultant.  She also served as the Executive Director of Atlanta Audubon Society, overseeing all aspects of managing this locally-based, environmental non-profit organization.  Prior to joining Atlanta Audubon Society, she was the Vice President and Director of Educational Services for The Southern Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, raising ethical consciousness among business and community leaders, encouraging better business practices/corporate social responsibility and fostering a regional dialogue on ethical concerns.

She has extensive experience overseeing all phases of grant management including research, proposal/budget development, creating solicitation strategies, writing proposals, reporting and recordkeeping on a variety of grants—both large and small—from corporate foundations, private foundations, government entities and other non-profit organizations. Catharine also has experience maintaining historical information and files for annual audit purposes and creating publications for distribution to current funders (outside of the scope of the normal grant submissions) to regularly update them on the progress of the organization and the difference their support is making for those served. From her director positions at Atlanta Audubon Society and The Southern Institute, she also brings to the table the knowledge and experience of implementing grants.  This gives her a unique insight into how a grant—once it is received—must be executed, followed up and publicized. Catharine has also served as a grant peer reviewer.