2. BRIEF INRO…
We have services to help meet your needs!
WHO ARE WE
MRJones Consultant & Associates, LLC is a
strategic planning, grant writing and
consulting company for small to large
businesses seeking to secure a sound
funding base for a variety of not-for-profit
purposes. MRJones Consultant &
Associates, LLC was established in 2009 by
Melody R. Jones after years of networking
and collaborating on fundraising
initiatives to support direct social
services. Ms. Jones has over 20 years
successfully writing award winning grants
for nonprofit organizations since 1990.
ABOUT US
MRJones Consultant & Associates, LLC‘s
philosophy is one of leadership, guidance
and assistance. We are aware there are
many great ideas that
existence, however, without know-
how, expertise, patience or resources, many
of those awesome ideas may never come to
fruition. Therefore, we are here to make our
clients’ ideas a reality. After years of
interacting with organizations struggling to
serve their clients, due to the lack or limited
funds, MRJones Consultant & Associates
Was is there to help!
OUR VISION AND MISSION
The vision of MRJones Consultant &
Associates, LLC is to emerge as one of the most
respected names in consulting-driven
nonprofit management and strategic planning
group both nationally and internationally.
Our mission is to recruit and sustained
investment in the best talent available and in
continuous efforts towards sustained talent
development to ensure our clients with the
tools needed to secure future funding.
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3. ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/RESEARCHER/GRANT WRITER
Melody R. Jones has developed and gained national
recognition for her years of knowledge and experience in her
chosen profession as a non-profit management and fund
raising specialist. She possesses an exceptionally strong
understanding of grant research and development, grant
negotiations, whether it at the local, state or national level or
if for private of public funds.
She also has years of experience contributing her talents and
skills to communities in Texas, D.C., and New York and for
that, she has received numerous accolades and
honors, including one of many awards, the Thousand Points of
Light Award by President George H. W. Bush.
Ms. Jones holds a masters in Political Science/International
Affairs from the University of Texas San Antonio, and a
masters in Public Policy from the University of the Incarnate
Word. She's traveled nationally and internationally into
gaining a perspective on family life.
1992 White House Press Release of the 41st President of the
United States Thousand Points of Light Award
MEET THE FOUNDER. . .
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4. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
RESOURCES
Internet Solutions
Local Foundations
Corporate Foundations
National Foundations
Private/Publications
TRAININGS
35 Hours Grant Writing and
Fund- Raising Training Boot
Camp
Trainings are conducted via the
following:
Video Streaming
Video On Demand
Annual Conferences &
Workshops
PREMIER SERVICES. . .
SERVICES
Grant Research/Writing
Identify Stakeholders
Clear Project Development
Program Focus
Grant Writing Training Boot Camps
Capacity Building Development
Donors’ Initial Contact
Donors’ Relationship Cultivate
Funding/Grant Sustainability
AREAS OF FOCUS
Human Services
Health
Education
Faith-Based Programs
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5. VIDEO STREAMING & VIDEO ON DEMAND
NEW SERVICES & FEATURES. . .
MRJones Consultant & Associates, LLC has now gone viral!
Well, not really, but we will offering Video Streaming and Video On
Demand of our Grant Writing Boot Camp Trainings and Mini
Conferences, all from the comfort of your office or home.
Attendees and viewers can hear discussions on special topics
chosen from a list of inquiries received from viewers and
attendees before broadcast sessions.
Live Streaming
Beginning In *August 2013, we will begin offering our training
sessions via live video streaming service which allows broadcasters
to deliver 24/7 real-time streaming media to just about any
platform and device.
Video On Demand Streaming
Video on demand gives the users the chance to view sessions they’ve missed, or if someone just want to
review sessions. You choose and watch videos when and how you want to. Thanks to the video on
demand service, you may watch something in real time or you may download it and watch it later.
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*Note: Tentative date and these are paid services.
6. NEW SERVICES & FEATURES. . .
Annual Conferences & Workshops
This 4-day touring conference and intensive
workshop provides valuable practical and hands-on
training in establishing partnerships and networks
with local entrepreneurs in developing innovative
solutions to solving social issues via Social Ventures
Networks, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Come hear and interact with leading authorities
with successful socially responsible enterprises,
and other experts in the field of government,
private and public foundations on how to position
your business or organization in pursuing and
accessing grants to aid in developing and or
expanding your visions for a Social Venture
Partnerships and or Network.
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*Note: Tentative date and these are paid services.
Bonus features: Put learning into action by participating in a group brainstorming and designing session on
developing a grant application for a project of interest, and receive feedback from grant reviewers and evaluators.
7. Ms. Jones has written numerous grants totaling over $4 million in
support of the efforts of her organization. She also received an
endowment totaling $1.8 million to support her Emergency and
Transitional Housing program for homeless and runaway pregnant
and parenting teenagers. Ms. Jones was instrumental in partnering
with the Center for Policy Studies at the University of Texas at San
Antonio in the development and grant writing of a grant totaling
$825,000 to support a Texas-wide research on Teenage Pregnancy
and Public Policy.
Featured in local newspapers and magazines, and interviewed by national
radio stations, Melody Jones has been nationally recognized for her
contribution to family, children, and youth. The Late Senator Frank Tejeda
invited Ms. Jones to speak before the 1996 Congressional Markup Hearing
on the Welfare Reform and its affect on parent and parenting teens, and
their families. The invitation can on the heel of the Republicans’ House
Ways and Means Committee introduced of the welfare reform bill with two
tiers of AFDC, the transition program and the work program. She has
spoken, on behalf of the poor and common law, to audiences of various
non-profit and civic groups on Faith-Based Initiatives, and other mandates
serving low-income and disadvantage neighborhoods and communities
throughout the US., and abroad.
SOME HIGH POINTS OF THE FOUNDER. . .
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8. o Educational institutions received the second
largest percentage, with 13% of total estimated
contributions.
o Human service organizations accounted for 9%
of total estimated contributions in 2009,
the fourth largest share.
Therefore, MRJones Consultant & Assoc., LLC
increases the chances organizations, agencies, and
individual received funding through building of
relationships with donors.
According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics
there were a total of 104,223 organizations registered in
Texas in 2009. Charitable contributions by
individuals, foundations and corporations reached
$303.75 billion in 20091 , a decrease of 3.2% from 2008
after adjusting for inflation. Of these charitable
contributions:
o Religious organizations received the largest
share, with 33% of total estimated contributions.
SOME HIGH POINTS OF THE FOUNDER. . .
1 IRS Business Master File 01/2010 (with modifications by the National Center for Charitable Statistics at the Urban Institute to
exclude foreign and governmental organizations). 2 Source: Giving USA 2010
10. ACCOLADES, AWARDS, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. . .
MelodyR. Jones
CommunityServicePurpose
DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE~THEAMERICAN AWARD
SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE OF PERFORMING AND FINE ARTS
S A N A N T O N I O W O M E N ’ S
C E L E B R A T I O N A N D H A L L O F
F A M E A W A R D
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS ~NEWS
Is Awarded To
M elodyR .Jones
Civic Leadership
MARCH 22, 1992
[Name, Title]
[Name, Title]
Dr.R obertSchiner,Chairperson
TracyWolfe,Co-Chairperson
Just a few of the many accolades
and awards bestowed upon
Ms. Jones
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11. ProvenTrackRecord
Success Awarded Grants:
79% success rate with over $4million in funding secured, including:
2010- 2011 $275,000 (on-going). Blue Skies Global Disaster
Relief – Felton, Michigan.
$75,000 (on-going) Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN)
Greater Austin.
$825,000 U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National
Institute of Health (NIH)- Washington, D.C.- Three-year
statewide research.
$210,000 in cash, pledges and in-kind donations for Parenting
and Self Development Programs.
Grant/Fundraising Success
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12. ProvenTrackRecord
Success Awarded Grants:
2010-2011- Walmart Foundation State Collaboration Grant – Austin, TX ―Ready
Austin,‖ Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) recipient - For Disaster
Preparedness and Readiness Educational Training—$71,200.
2008-2009— The Institute for Youth Research and Public Policy (IYRPP) -
National Advocacy Programs to promote public policy initiatives supporting
healthy life choices among American’s Teens—$175,000.
2007-2008—U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institute of
Health (NIH) – Washington, D.C.- Ad- dressing the Needs of Teen Families: A
Focus on Teen Parents with Multiple Children; Three-year statewide research -
$825,000.
1998-1999—City-wide Community Special Events – in cash, pledges and in-kind
donations for Parenting and Self- Development Programs—Awarded $210,000.
1998-1999—Republican Enterprises, Inc. - New York, N.Y. – Secured private
grant for a project to support teen mothers with children Teen Mothers
Alternative Housing and Family Support Project— Endowed $1.8 million.
Grant/Fundraising Success
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13. ProvenTrackRecord
Success Awarded Grants:
$60,000 Levi Strauss Foundation, Reaching The Youth of
America, Corp., School To Work Empowerment Program.
$25,000 Kronkosky Charitable, Foundation, Reaching The Youth
of America, Corp. for General Support.
$30,000 Ruth McLean Bowers Foundation, Reaching The Youth
of America, Corp. for General Operation.
$1, 400 City of San Antonio City Counsel Discretionary Funds
Collective Project Fund No. 40-010020 in support , Reaching
The Youth of America, Corp. for General Support.
Grant/Fundraising Success
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15. Our Commitment to You
Integrity in everything we do
Affordable project fees
Accurate & on-time delivery
Responsive & available when needed
Ongoing relationship & loyalty
Proactive, productive & professional services to help
your organization
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16. What’s Your Message?
Contact us:
Phone: (512) 905-5314 Fax: (512) 833-6133
Email: melodyrjones@gmail.com
Address: MRJones Consultant & Associates, LLC.
P.O. Box 31276
Austin, TX 78758
Follow us on Twitter
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Social Networking
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