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Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Played a pivotal role in diversifying organizational revenue, increasing foundation funding from 5% in FY 2018 to 40% in FY 2023, significantly broadening the financial base and ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Led, trained, and coached KABOOM!’s front-line fundraising team through multiple leadership transitions, achieving stability and securing $23.9M for FY23—exceeding the fundraising goal by nearly 20%.
• Consistently secured multiple seven- to six-figure grants from foundations and corporate partners by implementing effective cultivation and donor stewardship strategies, driving significant revenue growth.
• Established and led the organization’s foundation partnerships team, focusing on play space equity initiatives and successfully securing several six- to seven-figure grants.
• Oversaw ongoing progress on department KPIs, provided strategic guidance on regional fundraising strategies, and ensured timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Arlington, VA

• Provided expert fundraising consulting to mission-driven organizations, developing best-practice fundraising strategies with a focus on securing support from private foundations; helping the organizations align their.
• Identified and established strategic alliances, conducting SWOT analyses to strengthen and align programs with potential funding opportunities.
• Delivered capacity-building training to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure readiness for future funding.
• Supported a diverse range of clients, including prominent organizations such as KABOOM!, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Newborn Foundation, and HealthConnect One, in achieving their fundraising goals and expanding.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and executed a comprehensive resource development strategy for SCAN, Save the Children’s 501(c)4 political advocacy arm, driving the growth of early childhood education and maternal, newborn, and child.
• Successfully secured support from high-profile national foundations, ensuring sustained advocacy efforts.
• Collaborated with senior-level staff to execute effective donor cultivation strategies, resulting in the acquisition of six-figure grants.
• Demonstrated the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, which is critical for achieving ambitious fundraising goals.

Washington, DC

• Executed a successful public fundraising strategy for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), securing $4.4M in multi-year grants, including a planning grant from the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program.
• Consulted with BGCA and affiliate clubs to strategically align programs for new funding opportunities, including brokering private-public partnerships.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Executed USP’s competitive public grants program, securing $8.4M in multi-year awards, including a significant $4.2M national Innovative Approaches to Literacy Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Successfully secured several seven- to six-figure 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants, achieving an 85%-win rate.
• Developed and enhanced the entire proposal development process, introducing protocols to facilitate internal planning and communication across cross-functional teams.
• Implemented quality measures to ensure RFP compliance, improving the organization’s ability to compete effectively for state and federal grants.
• Served as the grant writer and editor for public and private funding opportunities, conducting in-depth research and analysis of U.S. Census data, student academic test scores, health studies, and stakeholder.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed a diverse portfolio representing 35% of the organization’s $9M annual budget, significantly advancing child advocacy efforts at both state and federal levels.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising and donor stewardship strategies for four state offices, focusing on critical areas such as early childhood education, home visiting, and juvenile justice reform.
• Successfully developed and authored key grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, work plans, and donor reports, driving the acquisition of essential funding and ensuring alignment with strategic.
• Led the management of a state-level grant portfolio, crafting and executing fundraising strategies for two state offices and CSA’s juvenile justice reform program.
• Conducted in-depth prospect research and analyzed philanthropic trends to inform and refine CSA’s strategic planning, optimizing resource allocation and impact.

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• Co-Founder of the Balkan Peace Photography Project 2008-2009 • Board of Advisors Graduate Student Representative 2008-2009 • Co-Chair.

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