Grant Consultant; Certified Nonprofit Professional; Resource Development Strategist; Certified Life Coach

Responsible for managing the donor database, entering all monetary and in-kind donations into the database, and drafting tax acknowledgment letters for donors. Assists Director of Development with all written content for direct mail and special event solicitations. Writes proposals and compiles the grant packages for grant proposals specifically in alignment with the Development Department’s goals. Assisted with managing the food pantry. Assisted with processing emergency financial assistance applications during the pandemic.

- Responsible for raising more than 50% of the Development Department's fundraising budget.- Raised $426,500 in private grants within a 6-month time period.- Prepared proposals, solicitation letters, and requests for support for all non-government grants.- Prepared all required interim and/or final reporting requirements for awarded grants.- Researched potential funding opportunities and identified compatible prospects whose giving areas aligned with the organization's mission.- Worked with program staff to develop new programs that expanded and enhanced the supportive services available to residents.- Worked with the Finance Department to reconcile donations with payments and accounts receivable. - Played a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing the organization's major special events.- Responsible for procuring items from corporate and private donors for the organization's annual silent auction; as well as managing the silent auction website and item catalog.

• Responsible for managing the donor database which includes entering monetary and in-kind donations, adding new accounts, and tracking unused accounts.• Made key contributions in coordinating and executing fundraising initiatives such as direct mail solicitations, monthly giving, matching gifts and employee giving.• Directly contributed to the success of the Development Department meeting a fundraising goal of more than $1.2M.• Responsible for tracking funding and developing grant reports for the foundation’s $73 million capital campaign.• Compiled queries and financial reports to assist the Grants Manager with the foundation’s general grant reporting.• Compiled monthly queries and financial reports to reconcile donations with the accounting department’s general ledger.• Responsible for drafting donor invoices, pledge reminders, and tax letters.

Promoted to position after demonstrating strong leadership qualities, dedication, and willingness to learn new concepts and programs. Led kindergarten and first grade classes comprised 15+ students. Entrusted to transport students to and from school, and tracked attendance and academic progress. Assisted students with homework assignments, research projects, and provided instruction through CHAMPS, the county curriculum. Documented and reported all disciplinary issues.