Leading a Workshop on Solving Community Food Problems with Federal Funding & Partnerships, Minneapolis, August 2017
“Allison has a fresh perspective of horses and humans, with the ability to to listen, strategize and easily direct. The word “conductor” comes to mind not only because of the precision that is needed in the start-up of a new project or business, but also the quality of listening that is required in hearing, like music, the nuances of what it is you really want for your business or idea. It is not a surprise that her understanding of horses and the relationship she is pursuing with them, brings the same quality; an attunement to what is being said or asked and her response from curiosity, compassion and clarity.” ~ Cassandra Ogier, Founder, The Reflective Horse
“We are highly satisfied with Allison; we are a very nuanced organization and Allison has helped us tremendously by taking on and learning some highly technical pieces of our work that many never grasp. Her key ability is asking for guidance in areas she feels she isn’t yet versed in; this quality makes her extremely reliable and trustworthy with a wide range of subjects. Allison has shown a level-headed, holistic mindset that prioritizes analytical thinking and uses a data-/metric-oriented approach, qualities as rare as they are essential in this field. We look forward to continued work with Allison, building our organizational messaging and making us stronger.” ~ Andrew Gunther, Executive Director, A Greener World
“I consider Allison a valuable partner in growing and refining our organization and approach. She is savvy, respectful, deadline-oriented, a planner, grounded in facts, data, and concrete results — and is also a pleasure to work with.” ~ Emily Moose, Director of Communications & Outreach, A Greener World
“Allison made the USDA grant process go as smoothly as it could! I completely enjoyed working with her, and the grant she wrote for us was by far the best we’d ever seen from a consultant. I really appreciated how Allison worked to really understand our work and to make the best connection possible between our work and the funding opportunity. The grant was extremely well written and she handled all the details clearly and with grace.” ~ Cathryn Couch, Executive Director, Ceres Community Project
“Allison is a true professional and did a great job supporting us to submit a large USDA grant proposal. She managed the process, our staff, and helped us write and submit an amazing grant. I highly recommend her.” ~ Jim Slama, Executive Director, FamilyFarmed
“Allison is a great strategic thinker. She asks challenging questions and is fabulous at connecting program ideas to big picture concepts. In our work together, there were so many times that I left our discussions with new energy and perspective. I recommend her work highly.” ~ Sophia Lenarz-Coy, Executive Director, The Food Group
“Allison’s expertise with numerous grant programs and ability to effectively navigate the strategic and detail-oriented aspects of writing successful grants has been a great asset for Urban Oasis. Allison is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with.” ~ Tracy Sides, Executive Director, Urban Oasis
CLIENT LIST
Center for Land-Based Learning
Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation
Minnesota State Horticultural Society
Northside Economic Opportunity Network
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
Greater Twin Cities United Way
The Food Group (formerly Emergency Foodshelf Network)
Minnesota Food Association (MFA)
Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG)
Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)
Farley Center for Peace, Justice & Sustainability
Committee on the Shelterless (COTS)
Organic Field School at Gardens of Eagan
Writing Samples
Allison Goin, proposal to private funder
