Community Broadcasting Foundation is thrilled to welcome 12 newly appointed Grant Assessors to our team.
Appointed by our Board, Grant Assessors are called on twice annually to independently assess, score and provide advice on grant applications to our Grants Advisory Committees. This team sits at the heart of our peer-to-peer review process.
Meet our new volunteer Grant Assessors: Ben Crisp, Bronwyn Davies, Catherine Rhodes, David Long, Elena Terol, Mia Lindgren, Steven Gabris, Dustin Clare, Kim Grosser, Shelley Madden, Rey Olano and Rachel Kirby.
Here’s what some of them had to say about joining Community Broadcasting Foundation:
‘I have worked in community radio for over 15 years and know how important Community Broadcasting Foundation funding is to keeping stations running and communities connected. I’ve been involved in applying for and managing grants, and I understand the challenges stations face and what makes a solid project. I’d like to contribute by bringing that experience to the assessment process, supporting stations that are making a real impact within the communities they serve.’ – Rachel Kirby, 3CR former Station Manager
‘I am looking forward to gaining understanding and insight in how to professionally assess a wide range of grant applications from various community radio stations, including in areas such as regional and urban. I also look forward to the opportunity to work with the assessment panel to learn from other professionals and practitioners’ – Shelley Madden, Rox FM Station Manager
‘I’m excited to learn from fellow assessors and the Community Broadcasting Foundation team. Joining as a Grant Assessor aligns with my commitment to community development and giving back. I look forward to deepening my understanding of the Community Broadcasting Foundation’s mission and values, while building skills in grant assessment to further support community radio nationally.’ – Steven Gabris, Alive FM Deputy Chairman
Welcome all, it’s great to have you on the team!
Interested in joining our team of Grant Assessors? Nominations are open all year round. Apply now or find out more about what’s involved here.
[Photo: Ben Crisp, Rey Olano, Elena Terol, Kim Grosser, David Long, Bronwyn Davies, Steven Gabris, Mia Lindgren, Dustin Clare and Shelley Madden]