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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Streamline and grow the fundraising program at a national and global nonprofit, serving as the 50+-year-old organization's first and only development professional.Design and implement the organization's fundraising strategy, including grant writing, individual fundraising, annual gala, donor cultivation/research, and grant reports.Since hired, have grown annual organizational revenue from $1.8 million to $3.75 million.Since hired, have increased annual gala revenue by over 80%, from $495,000 to $900,000.Write or co-write approximately 30 foundation, government, corporate grant proposals annually.Source funding from a diverse network of funder contacts, including foundations, law firms, individuals, and government funders.Work closely with the CEO on organization-wide strategic planning efforts.Serve as the primary liaison between the staff and board of directors, including planning board meetings and ensuring 100% board participation in fundraising each year.Maintain a 17,000-person CRM database of donors and other key organizational contacts.Spearhead organization-wide efforts to increase partnerships with funders and partners for whom diversity, equity, and inclusion is core to their mission.

Portland, Oregon Area

Worked at the front desk of an office of one of the largest law firms in the nation, serving as the first point of contact between visitors and the firm.Scheduled meetings and conferences for attorneys.

Portland, Oregon Area

Coordinated all aspects of the organization's annual gala, which drew 200 attendees and raised over $40,000.Worked with elected officials to develop and advocate for policies supporting BIPOC voters.

Portland, Oregon Area

B.A. in American Studies/Sociology, May 2015Commendation for Academic Excellence for Academic Year 2014-15

New York, Ny

Interned at a renowned international public health 501(c)(3) organization that currently operates in 74 countries, with an annual program budget of $32.3 million.Drafted and coordinated the signing of contracts for the organization's diverse array of local and international consultants.Facilitated international and local travel, special events, and logistical planning for the organization and its executives.Worked directly for the CEO and senior executives, taking minutes and writing reports for meetings of the organization's board members, senior staff, and strategic planning committee. Supported the communications team in endeavors such as media monitoring. Performed time-sensitive work with tight deadlines, gaining worthwhile insight and experience with the daily operations of an international nonprofit organization.

Newark, Nj

Worked closely with the Director of Grants at the Rutgers School of Public Policy and Administration, helping members of the local community find and receive grants.After training from the Director of Grants, embarked upon self-directed research to find the best possible funding opportunities for a diverse array of worthy individuals and organizations, including international public health groups, wish-granting charities, and Newark's first-ever LGBTQ youth group.Drafted several grant proposals and gained valuable knowledge about how to navigate the world of grantmaking.

New York, Ny

Interacted with court personnel, including judges and clerks, in the service and retrieval of files at courts throughout New York City.Assisted attorneys in research for active cases, as well as in composing documents based on this research.Supported attorneys' public outreach efforts as needed, including updating biographies on the firm website.

Sunnyside, Ny

Assisted in the firm’s modernization and digitization of their recordkeeping system by evaluating, sorting, and reorganizing documents and case files.Performed other administrative roles, such as answering phone calls from clients and lawyers, and assisting attorneys in locating active files.

Yellowstone National Park

Volunteered on a trail maintenance crew as part of a selective program. Spent the summer using various manual tools to combat erosion on a popular Yellowstone National Park trail.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Studies/Sociology

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)