Holly Powers Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Manage day-to-day operations of the Fund spanning grantmaking and programs, external partnerships and community relations, administration, investments and financials, and tax, legal and compliance matters. Collaborate closely with Executive Director and Board Directors on strategic planning and overall vision and direction of the Fund.

United States

Supporting enterprise formation, creation, and implementation of operational systems. Developing strategic initiatives and overseeing program management. Serving as Fund liaison between board, consultants, grantees, and external stakeholders.

Manage foundation programs, grantee relationships, contracts and consultants, including past execution of up to $6MM annual grants portfolio with investments in environmental sustainability, grassroots leadership development, college access and persistence, place-based initiatives, capacity building, and ending youth homelessness.  Partner with CEO and program team to set organization-wide strategy and direction  Develop and refine program strategies, goals, tactics and budgets… Show more Manage foundation programs, grantee relationships, contracts and consultants, including past execution of up to $6MM annual grants portfolio with investments in environmental sustainability, grassroots leadership development, college access and persistence, place-based initiatives, capacity building, and ending youth homelessness.  Partner with CEO and program team to set organization-wide strategy and direction  Develop and refine program strategies, goals, tactics and budgets  Spearhead complex grants, initiatives and collaborations with community partners, funders and stakeholders Review, analyze and evaluate letters of inquiry, grant proposals, contracts, reports and special requests  Develop board meeting agendas and dockets; present funding and strategic direction to committees and board Organize and facilitate field convenings, program and community-related events  Lead foundation-wide communications strategy; manage work of communications consultants and contracts Support foundation’s measurement, learning and evaluation work Coordinate multiple regional funder networks; active in regional and national funder groups  Present at funder conferences, convenings and community events Show less

--Directed afterschool programming for high-risk students through AmeriCorps--Supervised all student and adult volunteers.--Developed and implemented creative, hands-on curriculum.--Managed, recruited for, trained and sustained healthy volunteer database. --Implemented short and long term behavioral/literacy interventions as part of student Individualized Education Plans to empower students to succeed and realize their potential. --Demonstrated unwavering support to… Show more --Directed afterschool programming for high-risk students through AmeriCorps--Supervised all student and adult volunteers.--Developed and implemented creative, hands-on curriculum.--Managed, recruited for, trained and sustained healthy volunteer database. --Implemented short and long term behavioral/literacy interventions as part of student Individualized Education Plans to empower students to succeed and realize their potential. --Demonstrated unwavering support to students, parents, teachers, and specialty staff in high pressure settings. --Represented AmeriCorps at multipurpose, multicultural community events. Show less

Master Of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Global Environmental Justice

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications, Sociology