Carrie Lorensen Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

I work closely with the Vice President of Development in various development activities, including: developing foundation grant proposals and reports; developing and conducting cultivation and stewardship activities with donors and foundations; drafting, reviewing, and revising marketing and communications copy; developing collateral related to programs and organization activities. Supervising our regional Development Officer and the Senior Development Officer of Special Events, I help provide leadership, professionalism, and team building, and create a working environment of cooperation and learning as part of the Development Team. In the Vice President of Development's absence, I may function as the leader of the Development Team.

Houston, Texas Area

- Promoted to Senior Grant Writer position. - Interviewed, hired, and supervised second Grant Writer - Provided reports on progress towards strategic and fund-raising goals to VP of Development, CEO, and Board of Directors - Continued to perform all duties of the Grant Writer position (see below) with additional senior management responsibilities and accountability

Houston, Texas Area

• Wrote and submitted 120 grant proposals worth more than $6.9 million to foundation, corporate, and government funders. • Secured $4.2 million from awarded grants with an award success rate of 64%. • Identified and researched potential new funders through use of various resources including: online directories and postings; review of foundation 990s; philanthropic newsletters; and printed books. • Prepared and submitted reports as required by funders, working with program and finance staff to ensure requirements had been met, accurate information provided, and on-time submission.• Maintained a comprehensive Access database, which tracked proposals submitted, upcoming deadlines and report due dates, funder information, prospects, and more. • Generated monthly reports from grants database outlining grants submitted and awarded.• Wrote and edited copy for donor letters, appeals, newsletters, brochures, sensitive communications, and other marketing and development materials. • Maintained digital and hard files of all funders, proposals, awards, and denials.• Co-chaired the Satisfying Work Experience Committee.• Communicated and maintained relationships with key staff at foundations to ensure proposals were the best possible fit for funding priorities.

Juneau, Ak

• Wrote and submitted FY13 Community Developmental Disabilities grant proposal narrative which was scored in the top three submissions for this type of grant funding by the State of Alaska. • Secured over $797,000 in grant fundis for the agency, making respite and habilitative services available to over 90 eligible clients across seven communities in Southeast Alaska.• Organized and restructured the Grant Services program to be more efficient and fiscally responsible by increasing accountability of staff, strictly monitoring funding allotments, and prioritizing funding based on client needs, allowing our department to recover from an agency-wide budget crisis and remain on-target for hiring additional staff. • Managed the Grant Services program by hiring and supervising direct service professionals, tracking usage of funds and services, reporting to the State of Alaska quarterly on grant statistics and progress towards agency goals as outlined in the approved grant proposal.• Invited to participate in workgroup appointed to reconcile the agency’s policies and procedures regarding payroll with state and federal labor laws, human resource regulations, the needs of the accounting department, and the needs of salaried and hourly staff. The result was a streamlined, simplified, fiscally responsible, and regulatory compliant payroll system. • Nominated by peers to sit on the Leadership Council, a committee of individuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and focuses on professional development, workgroup problem solving, and advises the Senior Management team on agency-wide matters. • Facilitated trainings during the agency’s monthly new-employee orientation, including use of Therap and proper documentation and provision of goal-directed services, giving new employees the initial tools and training needed to perform and document their jobs.• Continued to perform all functions and duties of the Program Developer position

• Developed and streamlined digital reporting and data collection systems, resulting in more accurate, accessible, and thorough service and funding tracking. • Redesigned and streamlined forms used for service documentation, timesheets, and grant reporting. • Wrote, updated, and formatted departmental Policies and Procedures for inclusion in updated agency P&P publication.• Produced and facilitated comprehensive trainings covering a variety of topics include Care Coordination, Goal-Directed Services, and Service Documentation.• Completed quarterly grant reporting requirements, bi-monthly timesheet processing, monthly and quarterly billing reports, monthly usage tracking, and weekly referral tracking and reporting.• Performed duties concurrently with Care Coordination duties for nine months.

• Performed all Care Coordination duties for a caseload of up to 30 MRDD & CCMC Medicaid HCBW recipients.• Collaborated with state and community agencies to broker a broad range of available services.• Conducted twice-monthly check-ins with clients to ensure quality and satisfaction of services.• Developed long-lasting relationships with clients and their families, acting as an advocate for those receiving services to ensure that needs were met and well-being promoted.• Promoted choice for my clients through facilitation of annual planning meetings, PCP meetings, and written Plans of Care, allowing them to live as independently as possible in a manner of their choosing..

• Oversaw day to day operations of seasonal land-tours in the port of Juneau, AK.• Acted as liaison to cruise ship shore excursion staff, meeting the needs of guests by providing the appropriate number of coaches, making special accommodations, and problem solving additional needs and changes to tour schedule as they came up. • Created daily dispatch for all ground tours and transfers.• Represented Gray Line to shore excursion staff while taking them around Juneau often for dinner and drinks after work hours while in port. • Provided support and supervision to 35+ driver guides, dock representatives, and van drivers.

Ba, Psychology, Japanese Language

Activities and Societies: University Chorus, Rainbow Society Co-President, East-Asian Culture Club, Study Abroad in JapanColgate.

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Activities and Societies: Student government, dormitory proctor, dramatic theater, musical theater, chamber orchestraAnnie Wright is.