Colleen Downey Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

· Research and review existing local, state, and federal statutes and regulations, proposed legislation and regulations, and other public policy documents, providing concise and actionable analysis of potential impact on IBC, including its strategic and business objectives.· Review publicly available materials and data effectively, analyze and summarize.

Greater Philadelphia Area

· Collaborate with leadership to formulate a fundraising strategy to increase support from foundations, corporate donors, and public-sector sources. · Develop proposals/grant applications including necessary supporting documentation for potential funders· Maintain accurate records of all foundation and corporate funders and prospects· Collect, analyze, and.

• Research and compose briefing papers and memos concerning policy, recommendations, and research on homelessness, housing, and community development
• Plan, coordinate, and attend legislative meetings with partner organizations at the federal and state levels
• Collaborate with Pennsylvania organizations to successfully advance our mission through advocacy and program implementation
• Create and manage monthly educational webinar series offered by organization
• Research grant opportunities, develop applications and report on grant outcomes
• Work proficiently with large membership base, member management database, Microsoft Office Suite programs, and SurveyMonkey

Jenkintown, PA

Created geographical map denoting areas of interest including Land Bank and Blight remediation progress in Pennsylvania; created a three-year strategic plan for Women in Housing and Finance Pennsylvania; planned and executed workshop in annual organization conference; coordinated advocacy and educational events for a large statewide membership base.

School Of Social Policy And Practice

Advanced Standing Social Work Graduate Student in the School of Social Policy and Practice. Interned three days a week and attended classes two days a week. Graduated May 2017.Courses: Contemporary Social Policy, Program Evaluation, Building Community Capacity, and Strategic Planning

Accepted customers’ deposits created and authorized ID cards; provided customer service for Campus Card users totaling over 14,000.

B.A., Double Major: Social Work and Public Policy with a minor in Psychology, NHS Social Work (Phi Alpha); Deans List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, & Spring 2016, Order of the Omega, Phi Kappa Phi, Rho Lambda Current GPA: 3.922 Graduation: May, 2016Key Courses:MAX 201: analyzed data and evaluated research; developed research.

Syracuse, New York Area

Provided support services to tenants; assessed possible new tenants for residential apartments; explored grant opportunities for agency resources; Co-facilitated group sessions for relatives acting as parents; attended tenant organization meetings

Assisted with constituent calls and requests, attended briefings and committee hearings, provided research memos, and lead U.S. Capitol tours

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.), Macro Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Work And Policy Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Fraternity, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Order of the Omega, and Phi Kappa PhiGamma Phi Beta Sorority.

Education record