Resource Development
The Resource Development Office (RDO) is dedicated to empowering students by securing funding that enhances educational opportunities and supports academic success. Funding aligns with Valencia’s 2030 Strategic Impact Plan, which is designed to improve the educational and economic outlook for the Central Florida community. Our collaborative efforts make pre-award and post-award processes efficient, transparent, and consistent with the Valencia College mission and vision. We are immensely proud to serve our college community!
Managers of Grant Development are responsible for all pre-award grant activities, including the identification of potential public and private funding sources, as well as the preparation of grant proposals while ensuring compliance with the granting agency and college policies. Revenue generated from external funding sources helps the college to achieve its goals, supports student scholarships increasing access to college, and leads to new programs and strategies impacting student success.
Managers of Grant Compliance are responsible for all post-award activities, including management and compliance through the grant life cycle to mitigate risk to the College. This diligence maximizes the impact of internal and external resources, safeguards the integrity of the institution, and fosters trust with funding agencies.
| Name | Department | Position | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lashon Brown | Resource Development | Assistant Vice President, Grants Development and Compliance | (407) 582-2911 |
| Anjela Madison | Perkins Coordinator | Director, Perkins Grant | (407) 582-3488 |
| Nancy Mallison | Resource Development | Manager, Grants Development & Special Projects | (407) 582-3330 |
| Gerald Paige | Resource Development | Manager, Grant Compliance | |
| Tai Ramratan | Resource Development | Manager, Grant Compliance | |
| Madeline Velasquez | Resource Development | Administrative Assistant | (407) 582-3342 |
| Allie Yadav | Resource Development | Manager, Grants Development & Special Projects | (407) 582-2902 |
Yes, the RDO is the point of contact for all College grant-seeking efforts. The role of the RDO is to obtain administrative approval for grants, evaluate grant ideas and funding opportunities, assess the likelihood of success, coordinate proposal development, and submit proposals on behalf of the college. In addition, RDO staff has specific expertise that will increase the competitiveness of grant proposals, including federal, state, and private foundation grant proposals.
Start by having a conversation with your direct supervisor. Be prepared to talk about your vision/goals, resources needed, timeline, budget, alignment to strategic impact plan, and possible funding sources if known. If working with a partner organization, the same questions apply. Valencia’s role will need to be clearly defined.
Yes. All grant related items are processed through the RDO, with the process beginning with approval from your direct supervisor. Be prepared to answer questions regarding the level of involvement by individuals or the College. Please do not commit the College to any activity without approval. Once approved by Valencia’s Executive Team, the RDO staff will process the partnership letter or proposal.
A grant is an obligation and commitment by the College, so due diligence is needed to ensure that appropriate individuals are aware and approve of a grant before it is developed and submitted to a funding agency. A number of issues are considered during the approval process, including the likelihood of funding, sustainability, alignment with the College’s Strategic Impact Plan, and support required by the College. Following this process helps to ensure that faculty and staff do not spend time developing a grant proposal that is not approved.
There are times when the grants process can be expedited; however, this is the exception rather than the rule. Begin by speaking to your direct supervisor and be clear about the deadline. Some grants are simpler to develop and the process may be expedited. However, a large federal grant usually requires months of planning and development in order to produce a competitive proposal. Depending on the scope of the project, approvals from multiple teams may be needed therefore an expedited request may not be feasible.
It depends on the funding agency, but a federal grant can take as long as six months to learn about an award. Notification for foundation grants is typically faster.
Still have questions about the grants process? Call the Resource Development Office 407-582- 2911.