Debra W. Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Oakland, Ca, Us

In this Grants Management role, I collaborate with the database administrator (DBA), CEO, and various business units to deliver technical support for the foundation's online application system. I define indicators of success and the methods to track progress towards compliance benchmarks. Additionally, I have established a solid background in navigating federal grants procedures and compliance standards.Notable Accomplishments: ▪ I increased the success of continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating 32 webinar trainings (to date) educating staff, reviewers, applicants, and grantee on technical systems. ▪ Composed manuals that outline standard procedures for 16 annual rounds of grantmaking across six (6) programs.▪ Augmented user-friendliness for a new application system, which contributed meeting federal reporting requirements.

After receiving a promotion to direct the entire grantmaking program, I became the key driver of team development, systems, and policy improvements, grant payment processing, compliance, and complex IT system initiatives. I oversaw a team of 50 staff members as well as a $52M annual grant-giving budget. I also coordinated the development of reports, forecasts, and documentation for audits, the annual review, and stakeholder analysis. Notable Accomplishments:▪ Directed a portfolio encompassing the Buck Family Fund (awarding 300+ grants valued at $25M), eight family support organizations (320+ annual grants), and Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) awarding over a thousand grants valued at $26M. ▪ Transformed partnerships and strained communication strategies between members of the Programming, IT, Accounting, Grants, and Finance departments.▪ Designated eligibility requirements, developed policies, and defined reporting requirements to satisfy compliance and regulatory laws.▪ Partnered with the IT team to execute system updates and changes through the MicroEdge Foundation Power platform.

I was promoted to this role to assist with establishing research methods and evaluation of the impact of various grants in communities worldwide, as well as locally within Marin County. I ensured grants moved continuously through the grantmaking lifecycle and delivered technical and system support for applications when needed. As part of my role, I evaluated the discretionary grantmaking distribution budget account and produced monthly metrics reports to reinforce business and finance decisions. Notable Accomplishments:▪ Oversaw program budgets for 12 programs, analyzing financial reports and activities to ensure operation are within budget. ▪ Utilized a strength-based approach to mentor a Program Associate who continued to excel as a professional and now serves as Program Director. ▪ Formed technical procedures that helped staff and grantees better navigate the grants management system.

I was quickly promoted from a temporary position to a full-time Associate, overseeing the maintenance of databases and administrative records within the grantmaking process. I also served as a point of contact between the organization, applicants, and grantees. This is where I developed a strong foundation for nonprofit grantmaking practices. Notable Accomplishments:▪ I contributed significantly to docket preparation and evaluation by composing grant recommendations, even as a (temporary) Program Associate.▪ Developed and implemented carefully organized print and digital record systems. ▪ Award recipient for persistently driving program initiatives and continually delivering excellent client satisfaction.

While going to graduate school, worked to support the only Christian television station in the Bay Area. I managed relationships with ministries and organized pastors coming in to record their series, kept up the database, and organized volunteers for telethons.I served as the administrative support to multiple local programs and organized corresponding information and resources for those programs and teams.◈DATABASE MANAGEMENT: Maintained large database composed Bay Area ministries and associated contacts.◈PERSONNEL COORDINATION: Organized talent for taping local programs and volunteers for telethons.

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Relocated to California to develop and then install software for the new proprietary Lab Information Management System used in several refineries.

I moved back to Houston to maintain process control systems for a refinery that was 95% automated.

Columbia, Md, Us

I designed, developed, and install process control software, including GUIs, both in-house and at client facilities.