Dave Wickstrom Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Project Management Expertise:I currently lead the Payment Team for the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance Administration & Disbursement in California, where I manage the allocation of $4.7 billion in federal funds. My role involves:- Leading the creation of payment files for direct deposit transfers and paper checks.- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws regarding withholding amounts.- Reporting and addressing overpayments of Housing Assistance Program (HAP) funds.- Producing essential IRS reporting documents, including 1099s and 1042s.- Developing detailed reports to verify the secure and accurate disbursement of funds.- Monitoring and reporting on program budget allocation on a weekly basisNonprofit Collaboration:I am deeply committed to partnering with nonprofit organizations to help them achieve their goals. I have successfully increased new and ongoing funding by $3 million for one client. By developing and implementing strong systems, I assist organizations in overcoming challenges and setting them up for long-term successProfessional Training & Development:I’ve had the privilege of guiding over 15,000 unique students—including federal and state employees, and nonprofit leaders—through the intricate world of federal grants. My experience extends to collaborating with over 100 unique nonprofits and even more federal agencies. As an experienced instructor, I deliver training programs for both Federal and Nonprofit personnel. My training portfolio includes but not limited to:- Introduction to Grants & Cooperative Agreements- Monitoring Federal Grants for Pass-Through Entities- Federal Grants Updates- Uniform Administrative Requirements & Cost Principles- Ethics in Grants Management- Fraud Detection and Prevention in Federal Grant Projects- Navigating Indirect/F&A Cost Rate Proposals (2 CFR 200)- Internal Controls in Federal Grants- Cost Share & Program Income Management for Federal Grants- Writing Winning Federal Grant Applications

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Analyzed and evaluated the effectiveness of Centers for Independent Living to ensure program and fiscal compliance which includes but not limited to reviewing reports; monitoring progress, developing supplements; submitting required certifications; processing continuation awards • Identify, select, adapt, and employ qualitative and quantitative methods, procedures and systems for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Center for Independent Living Program • Review Team Lead for Onsite Monitoring for Centers for Independent Living• Developing and editing the Comprehensive Outcome Monitoring Protocol and supplemental documents for CIL reviews. • Developed Program Guidance/ FAQs to support grantees on Advocacy/Lobbying, Resource Development/Fundraising, Conflict of Interest/Nepotism, and the Client Assistance Program• Develop, implement, and oversaw the trainings that support Centers for Independent Living to become Veteran Directed Care providers across the country • Communicate effectively with all grantees about updates from ACL and information regarding their grant• Member of the ACL Emergency Management Working Group to develop strategies for ACL and community-based organizations (CBOs) to be more prepared for emergencies • Responding to official congressional inquiries into the CIL program • Represent the Office of Independent Living Programs and present at national conferences

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Responsible for the daily operation/management of a Part B & C CIL and maintains overall responsibility for budget, staffing, program development, implementation, and community involvement in all 5 counties Alliance serves.• Secured over 1 million dollars of new funding for agency programs• Worked closely with staff and Board of Directors to create Agency budget.• Creation of new organizational flow chart and job descriptions for all staff.• Oversaw DOT project that trains individuals with disabilities in the service area to use public transit. • Worked closely with Chief Financial Officer to prepare budget and financial reports to Board of Directors• Managed billing NC Money Follows the Person program• Ensured all requirements for federal, state and local grants were met. • Supervised 12 IL staff to ensure all 5 core services were delivered efficiently and effectively. • Served as the public face of the organization and responds to requests for media interviews.• Provided resource development leadership, including expansion of the donor base, and fosters positive relations with existing donors.• Oversaw all funding and project proposals and functions as the Contract Officer for the agency.• Worked closely with Board and staff to create a 3 year strategic plan.• Lead the development and oversight of the annual budget.• Approved all expenditures and allocation of agency resources.• Overseeing preparation of management reports and financial statements to fulfill external reporting requirements for review by the Board of Directors.• Ensures that CIL complies with all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies set by the Board.• Completed Duke University's Non-Profit Management Program • Secured partnership with Temple University to ensure effectiveness of agency programs• Agency awarded 2017 Community Impact Award for City of Raleigh• Appointed to the NC Traumatic Brain Injury Council as the Veteran Representative

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Responsible for the daily operation/management of a Part B CIL and maintains overall responsibility for budget, staffing, program development, implementation, and community involvement in all 53 counties IP serves• Creation and execution of new fee for service programs. This includes a partnership with the US Paralympics and Kentucky Department of Education to train PE teachers in the state about inclusive strategies for their students with disabilities• Program Administrator for WIPA project through the Social Security Administration• CWIC Training completed in 2014• Level 5 OPM security clearance• Worked closely with the Board of Directors, State DSE, and ILA staff to overhaul IP’s core services to align with federal standards. • Worked closely with Chief Financial Officer to prepare budget and financial reports to Board of Directors• Worked closely with other CILs in Kentucky on system advocacy with local, state and federal legislatures• Brought in over 300k in new revenue to the Center through grants and fee for service programs• Worked with Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts to secure program funding for Veteran’s Treatment Court (VTC).• Provide staffing to VTC weekly to ensure needs of veteran’s with disabilities in the program were met. • Worked closely with federal, state and local officials to close the gap with disability employment for Kentucky citizens with a disability. • Informed federal, state and local officials on issues concerning individuals with disabilities. • Worked with community group that ended Veteran Homelessness in Lexington.

Nonprofit Management

Bachelor'S Degree