I have raised over $4 million dollars for Evergreen Treatment Services across a number of programs, primarily its homeless outreach and clinic services departments. Regularly serve as project lead for all grant submissions through collaboration with colleagues across the organization. Active in capital campaign submissions and planning.

Wrote federal, state, county, city, and private foundation grants for ANEW. Raised multiple millions of dollars each year for ANEW's pre-apprenticeship construction training programs and support services. Responsible for creating reports on outcomes to funders and supporters and internal reports to the leadership team. Assisted staff with assorted projects across the organization to ensure smooth delivery of service.

At YMCA of Greater Seattle, served as the grant writer for the social services branch known as Accelerator YMCA. Responsible for creating grant applications for private and family foundations, government entities at the local and state level, and corporate donors. Acquired new contracts that have benefited a host of social service initiatives including foster care, housing programs, and employment programs for under-served populations. The dollar value of these contracts ranges from thousands of dollars to several hundred thousand.

Served as the Grants Manager for a small non-profit organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and hunger. I managed a grant portfolio of more than a quarter million dollars annually for agency programs, administration, and capacity building efforts. Acquired new foundation support and moved past grantors to a higher level of giving. Created grant proposals for corporate, private, family, and government entities. Developed and cultivated quarterly houses of worship meetings that culminated in an increased food donations, volunteer support, and financial sponsorship for organization events. Served as the organization’s liaison with other social service agencies during disaster relief efforts.

Multi-faceted position involved creation of grant proposals and the solicitation and cultivation of a diverse donor base. Position included management of small and large scale volunteer events and relationship building with current volunteer base of 1,900 individuals. Creator of resource and referral guides used by volunteer base to best assist those served by the organization, as well as marketing materials used to promote the organization.

Primarily worked with division and communications directors on Signature Chefs Auction fundraiser. Intimately involved in venue logistics, donation acquisition, and event marketing. Researched local businesses for potential fundraising. Wrote a significant portion of the Signature Chefs Auction program guide.