Amanda P. Email & Phone Number

Burton, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

In my current role, I inform the President, Vice Presidents, Chief Financial Officer, Deans, and all relevant stakeholders regarding all grant activities bi-weekly. I research grant opportunities for alignment with strategic plan, mission, and values. I chair the monthly Grant Committee meetings. Further, I collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and Directors for performance, adherence to deadlines, and other compliance. • Personal grant portfolio activity includes securing over $37 million in the last 5 years (including $19 million CARES ACT) with $2-$5 million submitted and pending awards or currently being developed at any given time.• Executed all aspects of federal, corporate, and foundation grants writing, submission, processes and activities for WCC Foundation and Washtenaw Community College (WCC), including private and family foundations, government and public funding agencies, and corporations and corporate foundations.• Developed ongoing expansion of "Grants Database", containing list of approved strategic priorities and identified funding sources by year, cycle, and campaign.• Directed and participated in various fundraising-specific activities, such as discovering, soliciting, cultivating, and stewarding donors through monthly events, such as "Women Helping Women (WHW)" giving initiative as well as annual events, including Winter Gala Fundraiser.• Identified major gift prospects for adding to portfolio of prospective donors by working in tandem with WCC's Director of Major Gifts.• Accomplished "Women Helping Women" fund-raising goal in first year by 20%.• Secured $2M US Department of Education, Title III grant to strengthen success of students via instruction, student services, and support.• Acquired substantial grants last fiscal year, including a $2.049M award, to fund programming aimed at helping underrepresented groups overcome systems tied to racism, poverty and trauma.

In my past role, I created course objectives and outlines, following school curriculum guidelines and requirements. I assisted students to achieve goals by leveraging variety of methodologies and curriculum resources. I also planned lessons, projects, and variety of student assessments. I communicated knowledge and strategies to students for learning.• Deployed school programs and modified learning plans for each student by working with educational team.• Demonstrated competency in assigned subject areas, while directing teaching strategies and technology.• Taught rules of conduct and proper etiquette to students for personal growth.• Grew each student's cognitive, affective, and physical dimensions by creating individual and group activities.

Marlborough, Ma, Us

In this role, I led and oversaw three employees, including time sheets, payroll, and scheduling. I conferenced with Chief Financial Officer daily. Furthermore, I communicated with community stakeholders and key personnel with daily and weekly reporting sessions.• Secured additional grant funds to initiate new programming and sustain funding for existing needs by developing new partnerships in community.

Flint, Michigan, Us

I managed all grant research, writing, proofreading, and submitting of grant proposals/progress reports. I nurtured new partnerships with local community organizations via shared visions and passion. Moreover, I tracked grant paperwork, including contracts and deadlines. I maintained all record keeping regarding grant submission, awards, and agreements. I created and monitored proposed grant project budgets.• Developed programs and proposals, while refining internal systems between departments by working with staff and Subject Matter Experts.• Aligned project ideas with strategic priorities and vision by utilizing compression planning techniques.• Created fundraising campaigns, events, and activities in coordination with other department leads.

Flint, Mi, Us

In this role, I developed exceptional communication skills by organizing compression planning meetings with internal and external stakeholders. I evaluated requests for proposal specifications and wrote summaries of opportunities, letters of support, and other grant-related documentation. I proofread final narratives and drafted budgets, budget narratives, and plans of operation and assessments. I also tracked office processes and enhanced efficiency of staff by utilizing OpenMind software. I processed various federal, state, and foundation grants using web-based platforms like FedConnect and Grants.gov.• Retained relevant documentation, including information pertinent to publication of monthly reports on fiduciary and non-fiduciary grants and status.• Established and implemented procedure manual for Administrative Assistant II.• Promoted to Grant Development Specialist for excellent performance.Grant Development Specialist As a Grant Development Specialist, I researched potential funding sources in support of strategic college initiatives. I devised proposal concepts for funding, including conducting meetings with stakeholders to identify potential grant opportunities. Furthermore, I wrote and edited proposals and grant applications for submission to appropriate potential funding sources. Moreover, I engaged with Finance Department on budgets for grant proposal submissions. I coordinated press activities related to funded initiatives by working with Executive Director of grant development. I documented electronic and hard copy files on all grant submissions.• Represented grant development office at community/partnership meetings, professional organizations, college offices, and committees.• Analyzed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) specifications and proposal guidelines of potential funding sources.• Developed annual strategic goals and objectives for office of grant development.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

5th Grade Substitute Teacher, International Academy of FlintExecutive Administrative Assistant to VP of Service & Manufacturing, Mersino DewateringAssociate Project Manager, Diplomat PharmacyInstructional Support Specialist to Director of Instructional Technology | Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Operations, Baker College Online and Center for Graduate StudiesOnline Adjunct Instructor, College Success Strategies

M.A.Ed., Curriculum And Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness

Principles & Techniques Of Fundraising

M.S.Ed., Instructional Technology & Multimedia Development

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Project Management