Anne Dicosimo, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Baldwinsville, Ny, Us

Syracuse, New York, United States

As a dedicated and results-driven Philanthropy Associate, I have successfully advanced the mission of my organization through strategic grant writing, effective coordination of fundraising initiatives, and diligent stewardship of donors. My key responsibilities include:• Grant Writing:-Creating compelling, persuasive, and well-structured grant narratives and proposals through effective storytelling and relevant data.-Identifying and developing strategic relationships for grant partnerships with foundation leaders, corporate partners, and other funders. -Participating in collaborative efforts with community-based organizations and other nonprofits.-Conducting internal and external research to identify funding sources and gather statistical, analytical, and anecdotal data.• Fundraising Initiatives:-Developing, planning, and executing peer-to-peer fundraisers and other fundraising events.-Managing peer-to-peer and event fundraising platforms.-Ensuring all fundraising activities meet established income goals, including sponsorships, in-kind donations, and annual appeals.-Providing full support to event participants.• Donor Stewardship:-Building and maintaining strong relationships with volunteers, community leaders, and donors.-Ensuring ongoing donor engagement and support through personalized communication and recognition strategies.-Managing the donor acknowledgment process.-Assisting with storytelling through social media, MailChimp, and other platforms.

Syracuse, New York, United States

• Supervise state program staff, including part-time instructors as required; set clear expectations and offer guidance in setting priorities• Conduct staff meetings and one-on-ones as required, including discussing performance, goals, and priorities; utilize coaching and development skills to improve staff engagement• Oversee state program administration, coordinating complex program workflows; assure compliance with state agencies; enforce regulations regarding state programs• Lead development of annual revenue and expense budgets for state programs; monitor and track monthly departmental expense reports; prepare monthly variance reports• Collect and analyze state program data relative to competition and market share. Create action plans to implement changes geared at program growth• Assist with development of marketing campaigns; Review and edit copy for value propositions, key messages, and regulatory compliance• Serve as department subject matter expert, power users for Salesforce and Business Systems; use data to recommend changes to procedure for efficiencies

Canastota, New York, United States

• Oversee the implementation, development, and reporting requirements of agency’s Housing and TANF programs, including data management, evaluation, and compliance• Provide supervision to direct reports reviewing professional development, program goals, quality and quantity of work, and organizational fit with each staff person• Responsible for working within designated budgets, understanding fiscal policies, participating in annual budget planning, ongoing budget oversight, and modifying reports • Participate in community development activities that strengthen the agency’s partnerships in Madison County. • Prepare grant renewal proposals and new grant proposals in collaboration with the Management team

Canastota, New York, United States

• Implement and monitor organizational initiatives linked to programmatic strategic planning through CSBG CARES funding• Assist in determining community needs related to COVID-19 and establish projects to address those needs on a regular basis• Participate in community development activities that further grant-related outcomes and strengthen the agency’s mission and partnerships throughout Madison County• Work across other programs to facilitate timely data collection and report submissions• Supervise supportive staff as required• Assist in writing and maintaining grants

Syracuse, New York

• Supervise Instructional Volunteer Coordinator; oversee effective volunteer tutor recruitment, training, and support program• Manage all aspects of NYS Adult Literacy Education (ALE) and other grant-funded instructional programs and data, including:-Student placement into small group classes and in 1-to-1 student/tutor pairs-Student outcomes data management in NYS ASISTS data base-Timely and accurate pre- and post-testing of enrolled students-Compliance with all aspects of NYS ALE accountability mandates-Identification and coordination of instructional opportunities for partnership and collaboration in the community

Syracuse, New York

• Managed grant database, financial claim reports, and record-keeping system• Coordinated referrals among partner agencies• Arranged quarterly partner meetings and meeting agendas• Managed program enrollment, and tracked client participation • Attended community fairs and recruiting events to network and build client base

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Master'S Degree, English

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General