Created highly engaging content for sites including SevenScribes.com and VerySmartBrothas.com

Project managed organization's city grant renewal which garnered more than $9M in funding over the next five yearsSupported 14 branches in prospecting, editing, and writing institutional grantsCreated internal systems for great department efficiency

Secured more than $700K in private funding (foundation and corporate grants) for organization Managed direct report who has secured more than $200K in foundation and corporate grants to date Managed regional social media channels and social media team of AmeriCorps members Collaborated with external event consultant on logistics for a mid-­sized fundraising event which nets approximately $200K Communicated with external stakeholders involved with organization's fundraising event, including volunteers, corporate sponsors, and corporate social responsibility key contacts to ensure an excellent event experience

Implemented and maintained organization’s first electronic funder management system, eTapestry, to ensure timely completion of proposals and reports and management of foundation relationships Wrote prospect reports on high net worth prospective funders and donors as well as corporate sponsors for the organization’s national conference Wrote and secured grant of $200,000 for organizationAssisted with writing grant renewals, proposals, and reportsWrote and managed quarterly donor newsletter to existing and prospective fundersInnovated development initiatives for diversifying revenue including incorporating #GivingTuesday into the organization’s existing annual appealManaged on-site registration process for national conference which welcomed approximately 600 advocatesCommunicated with external sponsors to ensure exceptional conference sponsorship experienceSecured an Uber corporate sponsorship for the organization’s 2013 conference

Volunteered with cultural events Assisted with implementation of Salesforce to help Development team

Researched, wrote and edited copy about industry news and subjects for external communication Played an integral part in association's grassroot lobbying effortsAssisted Public Affairs Specialist and Director with various legislative projectsProvided general support and assistance for entire public affairs departmentMaintained and updated public affairs section of organization website

Identified, cultivated, and communicated with top Dallas, Tulsa and Oklahoma City donorsManaged logistics for donor education and fundraising events in Dallas, Tulsa and Oklahoma CitySolicited funds for campaignCommunicated policy goals and messaging of organization Maintained donor records

Taught conversational English to college and lycée professional students Shared Anglophone culture through lessons on American and British culture using social media to keep adolescent students engaged

Wrote a bimonthly opinion column for The Oklahoma Daily Reported on news events around campus and wrote feature stories

Helped recruit exemplary candidates to apply for the 2009 Teach for America CorpsWorked with Teach for America staff on recruitment strategies for University of Oklahoma

Assisted Director of Public Affairs with various projects throughout the summerUpdated press page for organization's websiteResearched new media's potential for the organisation Contributed to newsletters to membersHelped implement system of organization for intern projects

Created memorandums of agreement between IYL and other partner organizationsAssisted in establishing partnerships between IYL and potential partner organizations through communication between two entitiesLearned fundamentals of managing a nonprofit organization