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Wilkesboro, Nc, Us

Wilkesboro, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Remote

Led the Orphans to Ambassadors team in accomplishing their annual strategic plan objectives. Led all aspects of international project implementation and reported major outcomes, accomplishments, barriers and issues to the President and Board of Directors lending toward successful program evaluation and organizational improvement. Maintained and developed the following key organizational resources: the electronic file library, annual grant submission calendar, annual calendar of scheduled… Show more Led the Orphans to Ambassadors team in accomplishing their annual strategic plan objectives. Led all aspects of international project implementation and reported major outcomes, accomplishments, barriers and issues to the President and Board of Directors lending toward successful program evaluation and organizational improvement. Maintained and developed the following key organizational resources: the electronic file library, annual grant submission calendar, annual calendar of scheduled projects and communications. Wrote bi-monthly reports to the Board of Directors outlining progress in meeting strategic plan objectives, financial snapshots, and project reports. Managed relationships with an array of stakeholders and oversaw completion and delivery of external communications (annual reports, quarterly newsletters, project updates, special announcements, etc.)..• Managed the overall administration of Orphans to Ambassadors International grant program. Average of 10 grants awarded per year, $50,000 annually, grants ranged in size of $3,000 to $10,000. • Prepared international project request summaries for the board of directors.• Continually evaluated and refined processes and systems to ensure program was efficient and effective. • Screened grant applications to determine relevancy of funding requests and determine which applications should continue through the approval process.• Provided support and best practices to international grant applicants who were requesting funding. • Supported key nonprofit partnerships to leverage resources and improve the program efficiency and delivery. • Managed international project inquiry email box and communicated all grant requirements to grant seekers.• Developed and completed special projects as assigned. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Planned, budgeted, and executed 4 projects in Africa and 1 project in Haiti at partner orphanages. Led teams of 4-6 volunteers on 21 day construction projects; consisting of large scale rain-water harvesting systems, large chicken coops, and institutional sized cooking stoves. Led interviews of community leaders and orphanage directors in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Cameroon, Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo; resulting in effective organizational partnerships and future… Show more Planned, budgeted, and executed 4 projects in Africa and 1 project in Haiti at partner orphanages. Led teams of 4-6 volunteers on 21 day construction projects; consisting of large scale rain-water harvesting systems, large chicken coops, and institutional sized cooking stoves. Led interviews of community leaders and orphanage directors in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Cameroon, Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo; resulting in effective organizational partnerships and future projects.• Planned and managed designated projects, ensuring that objectives were accomplished with outlined priorities.• Analyzed results of operations to discover more efficient ways to utilize resources/volunteers and in turn successfully shaved of 18% of the following year’s project budget and increased the project deliverables by 50%.• Coordinated the successful simultaneous development of several international projects.• Delegated responsibilities and designated time schedules for volunteers. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina

Co-founded and launched the first semester of NAM in January 2011; a grant subsidized youth creative arts ministry at the Grove Presbyterian Church. Served as the liaison with local public schools and recruited over 150 students. Recruited, hired, and supervised 6 teachers. Created and managed the $6,000 (per semester) budgets. ● Co-wrote and won $14,000 and $8,900 grants to launch the outreach program.● Publicized, planned and staffed 3 registration parties and 4 finale… Show more Co-founded and launched the first semester of NAM in January 2011; a grant subsidized youth creative arts ministry at the Grove Presbyterian Church. Served as the liaison with local public schools and recruited over 150 students. Recruited, hired, and supervised 6 teachers. Created and managed the $6,000 (per semester) budgets. ● Co-wrote and won $14,000 and $8,900 grants to launch the outreach program.● Publicized, planned and staffed 3 registration parties and 4 finale performances of students.● Created all marketing, administrative and registration materials including brochures, liability waivers, teacher contracts, program policies and volunteer applications.● Supervised volunteers and provided coordination, and consultation for all volunteer functions.● Developed and evaluated volunteer policies, procedures, and standards of service. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Directed all church correspondence and operated main telephone line. Created and maintained the church website. Sought out and solidified a local partnership with Friendship Gardens, resulting in the donation of all materials, labor and construction of a new 500 square foot service learning garden for the church outreach ministries. Accurately and routinely reported to Pastor concerning project budgets, schedules, and goal progress in a timely manner.● Managed confidential key files and… Show more Directed all church correspondence and operated main telephone line. Created and maintained the church website. Sought out and solidified a local partnership with Friendship Gardens, resulting in the donation of all materials, labor and construction of a new 500 square foot service learning garden for the church outreach ministries. Accurately and routinely reported to Pastor concerning project budgets, schedules, and goal progress in a timely manner.● Managed confidential key files and the churches website. ● Maintained registration for church outreach programs and promoted to the community and local schools.● Created and published over 90 weekly e-newsletters with pertinent and effective content.● Ensured all bills were paid on time and records were kept for accounting purposes.● Implemented and maintained an online and accessible filing system of all church related documents and media.● Located and applied for applicable grants: 10-cents-a-meal, Local & National SDOP, and Arts & Science Council.● Recruited youth to outreach programs and served as volunteer coordinator.● Recruited and coordinated volunteers for church outreach programs: Freedom School, Firefly, NAM, VBS, etc.● Attended relevant community partnership meetings and events to learn how the church can leverage community resources and volunteers to facilitate community involvement, support and publicity. Show less

Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Organizational Communication