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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 programs with new funding opportunities, driving growth and sustainability.• 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 their impact.

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 survival campaigns. • 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 interviews, ensuring that proposals were data-driven and strategically aligned with funders’ priorities.

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, leading to enhanced donor engagement and sustained support.• 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 organizational goals.• 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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