We have worked with a variety of museums, organizations and individuals.
"We're extremely pleased to receive full funding of $150,000 from the IMLS Museums for America grant program! Working with R&L Consulting to write this grant helped clarify our goals for each phase of our project. Initially I was intimidated by the level of detail necessary to create a competitive grant, but Alan and A.J. made the process very easy for me – especially by working on weekends (when I could concentrate on the grant) and replying quickly so that I could accomplish my tasks without waiting to get to the Museum on Monday. R&L provided us with a realistic schedule of completion with a series of deadlines that allowed us to complete the grant package without scrambling at the last minute. Further, they helped us with other parts of the submission package–reviewing and editing all the written summaries and budget materials so that the grant maintained a consistent narrative voice. R&L Consulting allowed our institution to compete successfully on a national level and I would not hesitate to work with them again on other projects."
Sandra Morrison
Executive Director
Park City Historical Society & Museum
Park City, Utah

"At Children's Museum of Montana Alan Lipsky brought a level of professionalism to the grant writing process that resulted in a well written and superbly organized grant. With Alan's help we were able to demonstrate the essence of what our museum is and hopes to be. This is no small job. Alan's ability to get to the heart of the matter is what funders look for in grant applications."
Sheila Kelly
Board President
Children's Museum of Montana
Great Falls, Montana
"The Autry National Center's Southwest Museum of the American Indian wanted to expand the number of resources available to teachers. But, like most institutions, we are short of time, staff, and money. R&L Consulting stepped in to assist us in our desire to meet the needs of our local teachers. A.J. Rhodes was wonderful to work with. She understood what I wanted to develop and went above and beyond my expectations. I look forward to future collaborations."
Donna J. Tuggle,
Director of Programs & Native Voices
Associate Director of Education
Autry National Center
Los Angeles, CA

"Alan was very fair in his pricing and estimate of time to finish the product. He communicated well with us and was very interactive during the writing process. "
Alan Satterlee
[formerly] Director of Development
Hope Ranch
Whitefish, Montana

"We engaged R & L Consulting to write a Museums for America Grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. They absorbed and synthesized all the material we sent them about our institution and created a very strong case statement for our project. We think they produced the best grant that has ever left our building. They were detailed and thorough in their work and communication with us and very reasonable with their pricing. We are looking forward to working with them again in the near future."
Kym Zylke
Executive Vice President
Health World Children's Museum
Barrington, Illinois

"During a transitional management period, I engaged the services of R&L Consulting to fill voids left in my Development and Education Departments. Working with them has proven to be a productive and cost-effective solution for our institution. Everything Alan and A.J. produce is professionally executed and their knowledge of museums is extensive. Their ability to interface with our staff both long-distance as well as on-site has enabled the Museum to continue operating smoothly during this interim period. I can't recommend R&L Consulting highly enough for both their fundraising and educational program work."
Suzanne LeBlanc
[formerly] Executive Director
Lied Discovery Children's Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada