Jenna Carpenter Email and Phone Number

Member of the leadership team reporting to the Executive Director. Responsible for all aspects of Finance and Administration including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budget creation and management, financial analysis, and risk management as well as management of the Office Manager, Contracts Manager, Marketing & Outreach Lead, GIS & Data Analyst, IT Lead, and Accounting Firm. Collaborated with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to develop the budget and scope of work for an additional $2M ARPA Grant. Partnered with the Executive Director to develop strategies to ensure excellent execution of this grant and overall sustainability of the HELP initiative, including new organization structure and allocation of staff time across grant-funded programs.

Responsible for supporting the Executive Director in the execution of a $2M American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant. Focused on financial and administration related to grant performance, including management of the grant budget, quarterly grant reporting preparation, and general project support. Supported the Executive Director in the successful application for and management of an 800k grant focused on creating safer, more energy-efficient communities across the state of Delaware. Role gradually expanded to encompass broader leadership of Finance and Administrative activities for the HELP Initiative, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, overall budget development and management, and supporting the Executive Director with staff and contractor management.

Joined HELP Initiative in June of 2021 as an Education Coordinator supporting all programs. Worked directly with clients in under-served communities to improve health, safety, energy efficiency, and quality of life outcomes. Supported client education on cost-saving energy efficiency improvements.