Danielle Belanger Email & Phone Number

Portland, Me, Us

Oversaw and led statewide product distribution across Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Nurtured key relationships resulting in successful, record-breaking launch events across all three states.Regularly facilitated virtual trainings for nonprofits and funders, guiding through specific, relevant use-cases for their daily work.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Managed grant lifecycle from application to award, developing project plans for several foundation's diverse grant portfolios of local, regional, national, and international nonprofits related to healthcare, behavioral health, abortion access, and reproductive health.Regularly liaised with foundation leadership and board members to co-develop grant strategy and processes.Due diligence review of grant proposals including regular communication with nonprofit grant partners.Updated and… Show more Managed grant lifecycle from application to award, developing project plans for several foundation's diverse grant portfolios of local, regional, national, and international nonprofits related to healthcare, behavioral health, abortion access, and reproductive health.Regularly liaised with foundation leadership and board members to co-develop grant strategy and processes.Due diligence review of grant proposals including regular communication with nonprofit grant partners.Updated and maintained online grants management system, including creating new grant applications and report templates.Oversaw project coordination for the foundation's several committees' ongoing, simultaneous grants and programs, delegating work across 4-person team. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Oversaw transition to grants management system; set-up multiple application processes; integrated historical data.Managed diverse grant portfolio for several foundations' local, regional, and national grant efforts on healthcare, early education, forestry/agriculture, clean water, and mental health,Regularly liaised with foundation leadership to co-develop grant strategy.Due diligence review of grant proposals including regular communication with nonprofit grant partners.Led and… Show more Oversaw transition to grants management system; set-up multiple application processes; integrated historical data.Managed diverse grant portfolio for several foundations' local, regional, and national grant efforts on healthcare, early education, forestry/agriculture, clean water, and mental health,Regularly liaised with foundation leadership to co-develop grant strategy.Due diligence review of grant proposals including regular communication with nonprofit grant partners.Led and launched pooled learning and giving group on adolescent trauma. Supported subsequent groups on substance use disorder and environmental justice.Drafted proposal summaries including assessment of financial health and project feasibility analyses.Co-developed application process for new foundation, adapting for appropriate length and requirements.Facilitated updates to grant applications to reaffirm foundations' commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Show less

Reviewed and evaluated cover letters and resumes with equity lens for fit with job requirements.Analyzed phone and in-person interview notes to determine alignment with the open positions. Developed reference check questions and communicated with references by phone. Drafted notes from reference check calls for review by the team. Developed hiring recommendations.

Participated in high level operational meetings of GMA Directors (approximately 6 times per year).

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Managed grant processes (application to award) and board meetings for 7 foundations.Coordinated monthly Boston Education Funders meeting, including communication with foundation members as well as drafting, compilation, and circulation of meeting notes and related resources.Regularly assisted nonprofits, answering eligibility and technical application questions.Communicated directly with foundation trustees for several foundations to clarify process details, meeting logistics, and… Show more Managed grant processes (application to award) and board meetings for 7 foundations.Coordinated monthly Boston Education Funders meeting, including communication with foundation members as well as drafting, compilation, and circulation of meeting notes and related resources.Regularly assisted nonprofits, answering eligibility and technical application questions.Communicated directly with foundation trustees for several foundations to clarify process details, meeting logistics, and provide technical assistance.Coordinated contracts and logistics for off site board meetings.Updated and maintained payment and reporting information in online grants management platform. Show less

Canton, Massachusetts, United States

Managed application and award process for scholarships and grants. Communicated with fund donors and selection committee members regarding award amounts and eligibility criteria.Streamlined the scholarship selection process through the creation of a central spreadsheet.Collected and tracked grantee interim and final reports in preparation for annual auditor visits.Coordinated student mentor program for 20 students and mentors at national tourism conference.Created and… Show more Managed application and award process for scholarships and grants. Communicated with fund donors and selection committee members regarding award amounts and eligibility criteria.Streamlined the scholarship selection process through the creation of a central spreadsheet.Collected and tracked grantee interim and final reports in preparation for annual auditor visits.Coordinated student mentor program for 20 students and mentors at national tourism conference.Created and regularly updated social media outreach for student program. Show less

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Individually developed orientation workshops for first year students pertaining to college life. Advised students on academic and social issues throughout the school year. Assessed and recommended resolutions to dormitory problems and presented to House administrator and fellow House Advisers with a goal of maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Orchestrated and conducted over 30 student interviews. Assigned roommate pairings based on responses. Co-facilitated 6-day training for 25 residential life staff members in preparation for orientation and semester duties.Coordinated and oversaw 600-person 5-day orientation, collaborating with students and administrators.

Ba, History, French

Activities and Societies: John Marshall Leadership Institute, Alumni Leaders of Tomorrow, Habitat for Humanity (Executive Board &.

• Language And Cultural Immersion Program

High School