Fund Raiser / Grant-Writing Consultants
American Association of Grant Professionals
Consultants Directory
http://grantprofessionals.org/grant-consultants/all-listings.aspx
The American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP), a nonprofit membership association, builds and supports an international community of grant professionals committed to serving the greater public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards and providing grant writng and consulting services.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
American Fundraising Institute (AFRI)
http://www.amfundraising.com/
A co-op of many of the best independent fund raising consultants in America. Whatever your fund raising needs, we can provide them. Currently, we have partners in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Web page provides answers to frequently asked questions, fund raising stories and jokes, as well as news about the organization.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Association of Fundraising Professionals
formerly known as the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE)
http://www.nsfre.org/
The AFP web site containing background information on the association and its certification program for fund raisers; a national directory of fund-raising consultants; a calendar of events sponsored by the association; and articles that explain the association's views on matters such as compensation and how to value gifts of appreciated property. Note: portions of the web site are restricted to members only. For more information, contact Lori Gusdorf, NSFRE, 1101 King Street, Suite 700, Alexandria, Va. 22314-2967; (800) 666-3863; e-mail: lgusdorf@nsfre.org [Also listed under Nonprofit Resource Library]
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Detroit Chapter
formerly known as the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE),
Greater Detroit Chapter
http://afpDetroit.org/
This web site provides a calendar of upcoming activities, a roster of the chapter's board members and committee heads (with e-mail addresses when available), a directory of Michigan Fund Raisers (requires membership), plus information about MICHFUND, the chapter's electronic discussion list. Subscribers receive copies of e-mail communications posted to the list.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Auctionpay
http://www.auctionpay.com/default.aspx
A company dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations automate and improve their benefit auctions and event fundraising. Auctionpay's solutions help local, regional and national nonprofit organizations and schools create better donor experiences while saving these organizations time and money. The web site contains helpful, free whitepapers on auction tips, best practices and fundraising guides. The company also offer event management software that has helped thousands of nonprofits improve their benefit auctions and fundraising events.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Bev Browning and Associates
http://www.grantsconsulting.com
Originally based in Michigan, this company is now located in Arizona.
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Blue Lotus Consulting and Training
http://www.bluelotus-consulting.com/
Provides consulting for nonprofit and community-based organizations primarily in California but also in other parts of the country as well, in fundraising, capacity building and technical assistance training. Check out the tips and links sections for some pointers to free sources of information on the web.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Breton Group
http://www.bretongroup.com/index.html
A Grand Rapids, Michigan firm assisting churches, libraries, and other nonprofits with development campaigns. Check out the resources section.
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Charity Village's Consultant Directory
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/marketplace/fr/confundr.html
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CharityChannel's Consultant Registry Online
http://charitychannel.com/ConsultantsRegistry/AllListings/tabid/4040/Default.aspx
We've designed Consultants Registry Online to be simple, fast and even, well . . . friendly for those searching for a consultant who specializes in the nonprofit/voluntary sector. If you are a searching for a consultant with the right expertise, who is local to you no matter where you are in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Asia, Australia -- anywhere in the world -- you'll find Consultants Registry Online to be one of the easiest yet effective systems to use. Note: As of October 2003, CharityChannell has implemented a small subscriber fee. Individuals are requested to pay $18 for 6 months access ($3 per month) or $24 for 1 year access ($2 per month). Organizations (same geographic location) are requested to pay $60 for up to 3-5 users to have one year's access ($5 per month), $96 for up to 6-12 users to have one year's access ($8 per month), and $180 for 13 or more users to have 1 year's access ($15 per month).
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Chronicle of Philanthropy's Consultants Guide
http://philanthropy.com/consultants/
A list of consultants sorted by categories. Note: the consultants pay for having their entries added to the list.
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CyberGrants
http://www.cybergrants.com/
CyberGrants.com is a new venture which brings together the needs and the communications of grantseeker AND foundation or corporate grantmaker. Grantseekers can research grant guidelines and develop on-line proposals, while, member foundations can review proposals -- right online. Requires registration.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Ephiphany Grants
26731 Coachlight
Woodhaven, MI 48183
Phone: (734) 692-9847 Contact: Rochelle Vsrek
E-mail: epiphanygrants@comcast.net
Epiphany Grants provides the full gamut of grant seeking and writing services. They also provide many other services for non-profits organizations and boards including program development, program evaluation, quality assurance, and web development.
xFactor Consulting
http://www.xfactorllc.com/
In addition to providing consulting for nonprofits, this Missouri firm offers the following online advice:
Foundation Center
Philanthropy News Digest
Fundraising/Consultant Resource Directory
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/resources/fundraising.jhtml
Do you need someone to review your funding proposal or design your web site? Turn to the Foundation Center's Resource Directory, a popular feature of the Philanthropy News Digest that lists fundraising consultants, web site designers, legal advisors, software providers, proposal writers, and other service providers to assist your nonprofit. And if your organization has a product or service to promote, the PND Resource Directory is a great way to reach thousands of nonprofit decision-makers. The Resource Directory includes contact and descriptive information.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Google Nonprofit Fundraising Consulting Directory
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Organizations/Nonprofit_Resources/Consulting/
A selection of fundraising consultant firms with web addresses posted on Google.
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Grand Valley State University
Dorothy A. Johnson School of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
Consultants Directory
http://main.gvsu.edu/jcp/index.cfm?action=home.consultant_search
(Last checked 07/12/09)
GrantWorks Detroit
http://www.grantworksdetroit.com/ideas.htm
A licensed, bonded and insured consulting practice dedicated to assisting nonprofits through fundraising and development services. Charlie Grose is a successful grant writer and seasoned professional with more than a decade of nonprofit experience. Phone: (313) 615-0238. The web page also offers some interesting news features.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Grant-Writing Consultants
Check the back of each issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Look in the Directory of Services section.
Grantwriting Solutions, Inc.
http://www.grant-writers.org
key services include RFP Review and Analysis; Foundation/Federal Grant Research; Proposal Writing, Editing and Organization/Overall Management of Grantwriting; Workshops/One-on-one training and coaching on fund raising. Has a limited amount of free information available on web site.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Grassroots Institute of Fundraising Training (GIFT)
Consultants Directory
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/index.php?topic=consultants
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Idealists Consultant Search Engine
http://www.idealist.org/
To make it easier for nonprofit organizations to find the professional services they need, the Idealist web page now includes a directory of consultants that work only or primarily with nonprofits. Includes designers, grant writers, translators, accountants, experts on technology, strategic planning, communications, management and many other fields. (To help sustain this service, consultants pay a small fee to join.)
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Joyaux Associates
http://www.simonejoyaux.com/
Joyaux Associates' new website includes resources on philanthropy and fundraising, information on training and workshops, details on the firm's services and capabilities, and, of course, back issues of the Newsyletter.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Mal Warwick and Associates
http://www.malwarwick.com/
A full-service fundraising and marketing company based in Berkeley, California. Founded in 1979, the firm provides full-service direct mail fundraising, consulting on fundraising and marketing, and writing and design. Clients have included the Nature Conservancy, the Environmental Defense Fund, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, the Florida Hospital Foundation, TURN, Wellstone for Senate, Global Exchange, and hundreds of other organizations. The firm's Internet fundraising unit assists nonprofit organizations in using the Internet and online services for acquiring new members and cultivating existing ones. The members of the firm have published numerous books on fundraising.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Michigan Nonprofit Association
Service Directory Database
http://www.mnaonline.org/yp_search.asp
Includes listings of fundraising consultants, grant writers, and many other service organizations of interest to Michigan nonprofits.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
National Association of Youth Service Consultants
http://www.naysc.com/index.html
A new resource for non-profits and consultants. Provides a searchable directory and listing of consulting and funding opportunities in all youth fields, plus many general non-profit, educational, and governmental areas.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Nonprofit Resource Center
Consultant Directories
http://www.not-for-profit.org/
Provides a listing of individuals and firms that offer consulting services for 501(c)(3) organizations.
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Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
2194 Dendrinos Drive
PO Box 506
Traverse City, MI 49685
http://www.nwm.org/
Telephone: (231) 929-5000
Fax: (231) 929-5012
Provides grantwriting and consultation on a limited, fee for service basis, for local units of government and non-profits in the Traverse City, Michigan area. Assistance provided depends upon the timing (i.e., staff resources available), scope of assistance desired, and other factors. For more information contact Matt McCauley. Annotation provided by Elaine Wood, NWMCOG Deputy Director, February 20, 2007.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Open Directory's Fundraising Consultant Links
http://dmoz.org/Society/Organizations/Nonprofit_Resources/Fundraising/Consulting/
A selection of fundraising consultant firms with web addresses posted on the Open Directory.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
The Paladin Group Grant Search & Information
http://www.silcom.co m/~paladin/grants.html
The Paladin Group provides hot links to how to write a proposal, the Grant Getters Guide to the Internet, and government funding sites.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Patrick McLean
P. O. Box 980206
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: (614) 395-0466
E-mail: pmclean818@earthlink.net
Patrick McLean works with small nonprofits in the areas of grantwriting, grant searching, board development and general fundraising. He also specializes in helping nonprofits work with local elected officials.
The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc.
http://www.tpi.org/
The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc. (TPI) is a not-for-profit organization offering philanthropic design and management services to corporations, foundations, individuals and families. Founded in 1989, TPI currently oversees in excess of $40 million in annual giving. As of this date, TPI works with 60 clients, 35 family foundations, 15 corporations, and 20 community foundations or regional grantmakers. TPI's services include helping clients set philanthropic goals, target and research areas of interest, develop specific program and grantmaking procedures that includes measurement and evaluation. TPI also directly manages and administers programs on behalf of clients. TPI is a public charity, and clients frequently use TPI as an anonymous intermediary for project funding.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Prolifica.Org
http://www.prolifica.org/
Shares articles about proposal writing and a whole lot more.
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PS Associates Proposal Center
http://www.psassociates.com/
A consulting service that provides a free proposal writing newsletter, archives, of past articles, as well as information about services offered.
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Research Associates
http://www.grantexperts.com/
A South Carolina consulting firm which also provides training sessions, publications, web links, and a Funding Alert Newsletter.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Schoolhouse Partners
http://schoolhousepartners.net/services/grantwriting.html
Schoolhouse Partners is dedicated to assisting schools, libraries, municipalities, and other non-profit groups to discover ways of reaching goals that they once believed to be unreachable. Our hands-on support, consultancy, and research tools are intentionally aimed at ensuring that partnerships among individuals, schools, community organizations, and funding sources are created and strengthened. In the process, we hope to build dreams, resurrect hopes, and realize successes for all constituents. Designing and constructing collaborative alliances is our highest priority.
Schoolhouse Partners is a full-service consulting firm that provides assistance to educational, nonprofit, and community agencies in obtaining grant funding. Since 2003, we have helped nonprofit and tax-exempt groups raise millions of dollars through hundreds of funded grants and awards. And, since 2003, we have returned approximately $107 for every dollar spent on our services.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Seliger & Associates
http://www.seliger.com
Seliger + Associates provides comprehensive grant writing, grant source research, and related services for public and nonprofit agencies throughout North America on a consulting basis. Also provides free access to two types of free information on grant availability : the online Seliger Funding Report and e-mail Grant Alerts.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Society for Nonprofit Organizations
National Directory of Service - Product Providers
http://www.snpo.org/directory/index.php
The Society for Nonprofit Organizations is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1983. Our mission is to provide new and established nonprofit organizations - throughout the US and globally - with resources that can help them to accomplish their missions more effectively.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
The University Financing Foundation, Inc. (TUFF)
http://www.tuff.org/
A non-profit tax-exempt private operating foundation, which was incorporated in 1982 to assist colleges and universities in obtaining research and educational facilities and equipment at the lowest possible cost. Our services include low cost loans or lease financing, at very low interest rates, for any valid research or educational acquisition. For research institutions who wish to use Indirect Cost procedures to fully recover the cost of facility usage, we can provide consulting, tax-exempt financing, construction and third-party arm's length lessor services. TUFF's WWW site will provide you with a look at the organization, its project history and its people, and will acquaint you with some of the "rules" that govern debt financing by higher education institutions.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
White Grant Writing Services
1105 Hasper
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (734) 668-7514
Contact: David J. White, M.P.A.
E-mail: davidjwhite@att.net
White Grant Writing Services will work with you on proposal development, consulting, funding research, and strategic planning.
Who Offers What : A Descriptive Forum for Products and Services for the Nonprofit Sector
http://www.contributionsmagazine.com/wow.html
A 2004 directory provided by Contributions, vol. 18 January-February 2004.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Write Source
http://write-source.com/
Originally based in Michigan, this firm has moved to Connecticut. Specializes in total grantseeking, grant resource and evaluation, prospect research, and development writing for the nonprofit community. For more information, contact Diane Gedeon-Martin, President; telephone: (888) 801-7676 or from Connecticut at (860) 657-9734; e-mail: info@write-source.com
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Yahoo's Directory of Fundraising Firms
http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Fundraising/Consulting
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Zimmerman Lehman
www.zimmerman-lehman.com
"Since 1988, Zimmerman Lehman has offered large and emerging nonprofits expert counsel in fundraising, capital campaigns, board development, strategic planning, and executive search. Our services, trainings, and publications provide nonprofits with the means to pursue funds aggressively and operate successfully." Telephone (415) 986-8330; outside of San Francisco call (800) 886-8330 or send an e-mail to zl@zimmerman-lehman.com.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
8 Steps to Follow When Choosing Fund-Raising Counsel
http://www.aafrc.org/counsel/index.cfm
Practical advice provided by American Association of Fund Raising Counsel and the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy, which has changed its name to the Giving Institute and GivingUSA Foundation.
Also listed under Nonprofit Fundraising.
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10 Characteristics of Excellent Nonprofit Consultants
http://www.gcn.org/Services/Consulting/ConsultingValues/ExcellentConsultants.aspx
Describes the qualities of an effective nonprofit consultant. Advice from the Georgia Center for Nonprofits.
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All About Using Consultants
http://www.mapnp.org/library/misc/cnsltng.htm
Practical advice from Carter McNamara, The Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits, St. Paul, Minnesota. Sections include: Situations When a Consultant is Useful; Where to Get Consultants; Making Consultants as Productive as Possible; getting and Hiring the Consultant; and Additional Advice.
Also listed under Nonprofit Fundraising.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Becoming a Consultant: Is This the Job for You?
http://philanthropy.com/live/2008/08/consultant/index.shtml
This transcript of an online discussion moderated by the Chronicle of Philanthropy includes answers to many frequently-asked questions about becoming an independent consultant in the nonprofit sector. Advice from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, August 12, 2008.
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Consultants: High-Priced Scourge, or First-Class Investment?
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rom9.html
What about those high-priced fees consultants charge? Just how high are they? And, are exorbitant, considering that they often surpass the wages of most salaried employees of nonprofit organizations? Warren Dow for Charity Village.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Consulting Fees for Grant Proposal Writing
http://www.tgci.com/magazine/Consulting%20Fees%20for%20Grant%20Proposal%20Writing.pdf
How much to charge for grant preparation and research is a question that vexes both consultants and the organizations they work for. Members of TGCI-Forum, The Grantsmanship Center's online discussion group, offer their ideas and insights.
Also listed under Nonprofit Fundraising.
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Consulting or Contracting : Knowing What You Need
http://web.archive.org/web/20040603134421/http://charitychannel.com/article_4041.shtml
In the nonprofit world, agencies may find themselves working with both consultants and contractors not recognizing the difference. Each fulfills an important function and both can bring immense value. At times, a person may function as both. I know I did. If your organization is considering bringing in an external resource, it is important to know what you want in advance to ensure the person you hire is capable of completing the work you need. Advice from Julie Seewald Bornhoeft, CFRE, Feb 25, 2003.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
Getting and Working with Consultants
http://www.managementhelp.org/staffing/outsrcng/consult/consult.htm
Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD., Nonprofit Manager's Library.
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Hanging Your Consultant Shingle in the Nonprofit Sector
http://www.fieldstonealliance.org/client/articles/Article-becoming_a_nonprofit_consultant.cfm
Provides advice for those considering becoming consultants, as well as answers to frequently-asked questions about working independently with nonprofits. Advice from the Fieldstone Alliance.
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Hiring a Consultant
http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/howto/hiring_consultant.pdf
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/97/fundraising.html
There are times in the life of almost every group when a fundraising consultant can be helpful. These times are characterized by one or more of the following situations: (1) You need someone with skill and knowledge who cares about the issues your organization is concerned with, but is far enough removed to have perspective on how your organization can improve its overall fundraising or some particular aspect of it.
(2) You need help deciding on a course of action related to fundraising.
(3) You need someone to carry out a time-limited fundraising task.
(4) You need someone one day each week or month to help design a work plan, provide guidance and be available to answer questions for your bright, energetic but inexperienced fundraising staff.
(5) You are between staff and need someone temporarily to run the development function of your organization.
Article by Kim Klein, Shelterforce Online, Number 97, Jan./Feb. 1998.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
How Can I Become a Freelancer
http://www.grantwriters.org/faq/76
Contains tips and advice for individuals thinking about becoming an independent grant writer. The web site also includes more general resources for grant writers, including additional FAQs and fee-setting guidelines. Advice from the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association.
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How Do You Evaluate the Performance of Grant Writers and How Do You Pay Them?
http://www.raise-funds.com/040202forum.html
Source : Unrealistic Expectations, Pay Practices That Grantors Often See As Tainting The Funding Process, And Poor Planning And Follow Through, Can Doom The Best To Failure. Tony Poderis, Positioning Grant Writers For Success.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
HOW TO BECOME A GRANT WRITING CONSULTANT : A START-UP GUIDE FOR YOUR HOME-BASED BUSINESS (Book)
Beverly A. Browning. Chandler, Ariz. : Bev Browning & A$$ociate$, c2001. 62pp.
Main Library Stacks HG177.5.U6 B775 2001
This is the first "how-to" book for the field of grants consulting. If you are looking for a start-up guide to enter this emerging home-based business, then this book is the one for you! This book is for budding entrepreneurs who are amazed, dazed and even crazed trying to figure out how to break into the field and make a full-time living writing grants and doing other grants-related consulting. It's short, but detailed and hits the target as the leader of "how-to" books in the consulting field!
(Last checked 07/12/09)
How to Hire a Contract Grant Writer
http://www.wikihow.com/Hire-a-Contract-Grant-Writer
(Last checked 07/12/09)
How to Select a Grantwriter
http://www.grantexperts.com/services/grantwriter.php
Many individuals and firms provide grant-related services. How do you find and select competent professionals to assist you with your grantwriting needs? Advice from Research Associates (The Grants Experts).
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Selecting Fund Raising Counsel
http://www.gtrcf.org/Resources/index.cfm?fuseaction=article&ArticleID=4192
Listed are eight steps to help in selecting fundraising counsel. Courtesy of the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.
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Should You Hire An Outside Grant Writer?
http://www.richardmale.com/richtips/november182004.htm
Advice from Nicolle Fogleson, a grant writer at Richard Male & Associates, appearing in Rich Tips, Vol. 2, Issue 48, December 2, 2004.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
So You Think You Need a Consultant
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rfrm22.html
Nonprofits are becoming aware that fund raising can provide valuable financial resources, initially to increase financial flexibility of the organization. More and more of them are asking fundraisers to provide essentials rather than the 'optional extras' that can make a significant difference to the quality of the institution. Reductions in the levels of government funding of nonprofits have intensified trends already underway. And the fundraising profession is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Advice from Allen Arlatt for Charity Village.
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So You Want to Be a Philanthropy Consultant
http://philanthropy411.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/so-you-want-to-be-a-philanthropy-consultant/
Includes a list of questions to consider before starting a consulting business, along with links to additional consulting resources. Advice from Kris Putnam-Walkerly and the Philanthropy411 Blog, May 15, 2009.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
To Consult, or Not to Consult -- That is the Question
http://www.raise-funds.com/499forum.html
Advice from a fundraising consultant, Tony Poderis.
Also listed under Nonprofit Fundraising.
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Using Consultants for Fun and Profit
http://web.archive.org/web/20010617102329/
http://nonprofit.miningco.com/careers/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa010201a.htm
Many nonprofit organizations use consultants, some sparingly; some on a regular basis. What are these consultants doing and why are they hired by nonprofits? Advice from Stan Hutton of the About.Com Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations, Jan. 2, 2001.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
What Should You Do Before Engaging An Outside Grant Writer?
http://schoolhousepartners.net/blog/?p=78
Advice from Tony Poderis appearing in Schoolhouse Partners Blog, August 25, 2009.
(Last checked 07/12/09)
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