Tap into CISR's expertise
Since 1996 CISR has been writing and managing millions of dollars in grants. Our work has produced publications, websites, training and conferences, studies, research and reports, and more. Our expertise in planning and implementing complex projects is available for other JMU units to utilize. Below is just a brief list of services we can provide.
Graphic Design Services
CISR's publications team is ready to help your organization:
Graphic Design, Accessibility Remediation and Training
- Publication design and layout
- Offset and digital printing expertise
- Collateral print material
- Infographics
- Logo design
- Posters and signage
- Certified 508 accessible products, training, and remediation
Writing and Editing Services
CISR's staff of professional writers and editors are excited to offer their services to authors, nongovernmental organizations, students, and individuals. We provide the highest quality of care for books, papers, theses, business documents, annual reports, and short stories. We understand there are thousands of ways to write a single sentence, but only one way that’s yours.
Our professional writers, editors, and proofreaders are dedicated to preserving your voice and turning your great idea into well-written content. Whether you’re an author who needs a book edited; style edits on a thesis, an annual report drafted, an individual requiring one-time writing or copy editor help; a publication in need of an editor; or a large organization that needs assistance with overflow; CISR's writing, editing, and proofreading services can help.
JMU Events and Communication Assistance
CISR staff can help you plan and publicize your on-campus events. From conception to completeion, CISR can help make your event a success.
- Poster and banners
- iModules email
- Cascade webpages
- Social media posts
- Digital signage
- Room reservations
- Catering
Grant Writing and Management
CISR's staff has decades of experience in writing grant proposals and budgets, working with JMU's Office of Sponsored Programs to manage grants.
- Proposal writing
- Budget development
- Federal grants management, including reporting requirements
- Project management
- Expenditure tracking
- JMU internal systems and processes: Finance, HR, ATVs
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Advanced Excel and Word, intermediate PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
- Research design and program evaluation
- Subaward documentation development and oversight
Program Design and Management
CISR staff has decades of experience designing and implementing complext projects:
- Process design – moving ideas to action
- Participatory meeting and conference design and facilitation
- Qualitative research
- Curriculum development
- Teaching and training
- Mediation and restorative justice processes
- Program design and management
- Design, monitoring and evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Grant writing and resource mobilization
- Relationship development, especially with diverse constituencies
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Advocacy and Community Engagement
- Logistics
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