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New York, NY, US

• First grants management specialist for Region 2. Managed $5.4B in federal grants for FFY24.
• Assisted in the analysis of applications, providing advice and funding recommendations for the development and preparation of complex grants, specifically for a broad range of projects as well as a wide variety of.
• Assisted in the drafting of internal grant policies and procedures for designated departments and assisted with the grants assistance programs.
• Provided program staff, and other grantees with technical assistance, including the interpretation of and application of grant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in assigned areas.
• Evaluated recipients' disbursement requests and provided feedback to senior specialists on recommendations for approval or disapproval, using fact-finding and analytical techniques and methods used to gather, evaluate.
• Monitored, reviewed, and maintained tracking systems for incoming grant actions, grantee reports, disbursement requests, and other grant management documents and prepared reports and reconciled monthly.

• Secured multiple grants for diverse projects, contributing to organizational sustainability and growth.
• Streamlined scholarship review processes, ensuring efficiency and fairness in selection.
• Conducted thorough prospect research, identifying key donors and facilitating strategic partnerships.
• Developed tailored strategies aligned with clients' objectives, optimizing their impact on the community.
• Demonstrated expertise in navigating the nonprofit landscape and delivering impactful solutions.
• Clients include national scholarship campaigns, childhood cancer research, arts in high-risk areas, and individual artists.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Managed the annual grantmaking/fellowship award process and recommend improvements asneeded.
• Established grantmaking processes and workflows in coordination with external departments and 4affiliate offices.
• Effectively managed grantee relationships in collaboration with 4 affiliate offices (40 grantees peryear). Serve as an internal and external point of contact for grant-related issues.
• Organized local programs for 10-12 New York-based grantees to understand the cultural landscape, including site visits, introductions to institutions, and alumni connections.

Greater New York City Area

• Assistant for a 200+ grant portfolio, – spanning 20+ countries and 30+ states – covering topics regarding Religion and International Human Rights, Public Policy, and Religion and Theology.
• Conducted extensive research to source new ideas for proposals and possible grantees, gaps in philanthropy, and identify maximum impact areas for the Foundation.
• Assessed and created processes to systematically streamline multiple projects and strategies with 2 program directors.
• Prioritized tactical and strategic activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Alleviated persistent questions with grantees by authoring a program guide, complete with evergreen language.
• Created and spearheaded Program Assistants/Associates and Grants Management Meet-Up to troubleshoot issues and internal processes. Supported internal and external giving strategies and guidelines through research.

Greater New York City Area

• Authored 300+ grant proposals, presentations, and sponsorship materials for 25+ programs and services that directly affect performing artists, including Affordable Care Act outreach and LGBTQA+ services.
• Monitored complex grant deliverables in conjunction with program and finance staff. Collected and organized data regarding grant deliverables to write compelling reports.
• Identified new fundraising prospects through research, networking, outreach, and relationship cultivation.
• Conducted deep landscape research on public policy and philanthropy trends.
• Founded the revitalization of the Young Professionals Program through the board and staff collaboration. Created Advisory Council through recruitment and relationship development.Managed corporate relationships through.
• Member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Greater New York City Area

• Raised over $1M in financial donations via federal, state, city, foundation, union, and individual sources. Independently wrote 40+ proposals; largest increase by 2%
• Independently planned, marketed, and managed annual 150+ person event
• Updated, maintained, and trained co-workers in Salesforce database2

Greater Boston Area

• Played an integral role as part of a team of advocacy promoters. Researched and wrote white papers in relation to human trafficking, migration and refugee displacement, and gender inequality.
• Wrote and edited copy for numerous speeches, email campaigns, press releases, media advisories, and memos. Maintained social media, websites, and the UNAGB blog.

Greater Boston Area

Yale University

Rochester, New York Area

Mts, Politics And Ethics

Activities and Societies: Harvard Graduate Student Council and Widener Library Student Assistant •Focused in international human rights.

Arabic Language And Literature

•Studied Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for the summer in Fez, Morocco. •Conducted research concerning political gender inequity in Morocco.

Ba With Honors, European History

Activities and Societies: Theta Alpha Kappa, Order of Omega, Alpha Phi International Fraternity, and University of Rochester's Ballet.