“She offers the best grant seeking, writing and strategy training available as well as the most cost effective. I have literally used some of her resource lists until they were ragged.”
Nancy Shoemaker
Catholic Charities
“Over the years I have worked with several consultants; the years that I worked with Karen were by far the most successful as well as the ones with the greatest ease.”
Scott Eller
Renaissance Manor
“She possesses an excellent character, exhibiting compassion, persistence, intelligence and graciousness. She gives people permission to dream.”
John Syster
First Congregational Church
“The Office of Housing and Community Development would like to express sincere appreciation to Karen Eber Davis for establishing the Down Payment Assistance Program that has helped 1,800 families realize their dream of home ownership.”
May 2, 2003
“Karen lives her values. She always looking for the optimum outcome for all concerned. I can’t think of anybody I feel I can so strongly recommend as the finest sort of human being.”
Rebecca McMurry Garcia
Bhakti Life
“Karen is one of those rare people that listens to others well, and is able to problem-solve and respond with just what is needed.”
Irene Flynn
Florida Bahamas Synod
“Whether the task is research-based, conceptual or rote, her attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, positive attitude, and personal integrity ensure that it will be done well.”
Elaine Wright
Florida Planning Group, Inc.
“Thank you for helping us secure the National Endowments for the Arts John Renna Arts Scholarship for $250,000 and for all of your hard work, patience, persistence and good humor during the process.”
Joan Kermeny Paru
Director of Major Gifts
Ringling College of Art and Design
“I have always found her to be highly competent on the various tasks she undertakes and has provided us with excellent service.”
Mary Helen Kress
Suncoast Workforce Board
“Your excellent facilitation directed us to a clear path to a successful team effort.”
Drew Clearie
St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church
“Thank you for all you did to make this happen. You did an excellent job.”
Sister Gilchrist Cottrill
Dreams are Free Venice, FL
“Thank you again for meeting with us this summer. Your insights are stepping stones as we go forward with the planning process.”
Christine A. Brown
Programs and Event Director
Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
“…Comments such as a lot of useful information and a new way to approach budgets definitely reveal that participants took away some great budgeting tips and strategies. Thank you again for sharing your time and expertise with Manatee County Nonprofits.”
Nicole Martin
NRC Program Associate for Training and Education
The Community Foundation of Sarasota
“You always do such a fantastic job of keeping the participants engaged.”
The Nonprofit Resource Center Staff
The Community Foundation of Sarasota
“Karen helped develop and implement a very successful grant plan which was essential for a newly founded organization.”
Mary Lee Richey
Executive Director
Animal Rescue Coalition
“Karen and I worked on a number of grants together. Her attention to customer needs and understanding of their business objectives is a strength that enables her to develop new opportunities for organizations. Karen led us through thoughtful conversations about grant opportunities and was extremely helpful from start to finish. She is very well organized, detail oriented, hard-working and reliable. Karen always demonstrated a high level of business acumen when providing information to her clients. I would definitely recommend Karen to any organization looking to increase their grant opportunities and revenue. I feel she would be an asset to any organization. Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative.”
Joe Mercado
Director of Community Support and Services (former)
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee
“We have found Ms. Davis to be highly competent on the various tasks such as presenting workshops for participants to examine opportunities to increase programs, prioritize options and how to approach growth for programs.”
Wendy Resnick
Executive Director
United Cerebral Palsy
“I have always found Karen to be highly competent, energetic and focused on the tasks at hand. Our Bishop has described Ms. Davis as “extremely talented… Her professional and personal gifts are exceptional.”
Rev. David H. Webb
Assistant to the Bishop
Leadership Development (retired)
Florida Bahamas Synod
“It was excellent! I could tell you spent a lot of time on it… and it showed. I thought we ended up in a great spot…”
Ev Walk
Rector
St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church
“She sets high ethical standards for herself and encourages family, friends and colleagues to do so as well. I consider her to be a tremendous asset to any organization…”
Valerie Hartmeyer Dalton
Burgdorff Realtors
“…our most heartfelt thanks for the wisdom, knowledge, and enthusiasm that you have contributed to the right sizing group over the last year.”
Michelle Greanias
Executive Director
Grants Management Network
“. . .we are indeed pleased with our investment.”
Jay Lockaby
Executive Director
The Wellness Community
“Thanks- as always you have excellent ideas and wise advice.”
David Dehnart
Business Administrator
The Salvation Army