Caitlin Mitchell Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

As a vital member of the Programs Team, Caitlin makes a tangible difference in all aspects of EMpower's programmatic work. This includes evolving the organization's grantmaking practices and procedures, strengthening how results are captured and communicated, deepening analyses for better decision-making, making systems improvements, and contributing to.

New York, New York

• Directly engaged grassroots organizations and marginalized young people to map emerging issues related to COVID-19 and opportunities for strategic donor investments
• In collaboration with the MEL Consultant, updated Results Framework to reflect EMpower’s revised Theory of Change
• Partnered with private individuals and institutional donors to align their interests with EMpower’s program strategies
• Worked closely with the Vice President, Programs to efficiently manage Program Team workflow, priorities and learning

New York, New York

• Strengthened EMpower’s commitment to effective philanthropy by leading the organization’s third Grantee Perception Report process, analyzing findings and implementing changes to better meet the needs of grantee partners
• Oversaw a portfolio of grants in Mexico, Colombia and South Africa to equip marginalized young people with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to transform their lives and communities
• Conducted site visits and reviewed reports to monitor and evaluate grantees’ progress and programmatic impact
• Identified and vetted prospective organizations to deepen EMpower’s investment in Mexico, Colombia and South Africa
• Negotiated proposals with existing and prospective grantee partners, serving as a thought partner while respecting grantees’ deep expertise and understanding of their local context
• Prepared written summaries of grant proposals and presented recommendations to EMpower board members, highlighting the strategic alignment of the proposed work with EMpower’s grantmaking strategies

New York, New York, United States

• Developed country strategies for EMpower’s work in Colombia and Mexico to empower adolescent girls to exercise their right to a life free from violence and to comprehensive sexuality education and health services
• Managed a portfolio of grants in Colombia and Mexico, deepening EMpower’s investment in key focus areas
• Organized country- and regional-level learning exchanges to support south-south collaborations and cross-learning, providing a space for grantee partners to share emerging best practices and work together to address.

New York, New York, United States

• Increased efficiencies by streamlining and improving EMpower’s global grantmaking processes
• Spearheaded analyses of EMpower’s grantmaking trends and programmatic impact, presenting results to external audiences

New York, NY

• Managed grants administration for 70+ grants per year and provided support to the Program Team, including compiling grant dockets, drafting award letters and processing payments

New York, NY

• Contributed to the Program’s high-level strategy, annual workplan and budget by offering a youth perspective on proposed focus areas
• Provided administrative support to the management of a portfolio of 40 grants totaling $715,000 in seven countries

New York, New York, United States

• Proactively created the first internship with Latin America Program.
• Advocated for young people’s rights at the United Nations during the 54th Commission on the Status of Women
• Evaluated the impact of the 2009 financial crisis on Latin American organizations and identified funding opportunities

Mpa, International Development/International Non-Profit Management

Activities and Societies: Wagner Women's Caucus

Bachelor'S Degree, International Studies; Spanish

Activities and Societies: Women's Soccer Team