Identify new foundation and corporate prospects and public and private grant opportunities; advise on grant strategy, focus, and framing of grants; write grant proposals, letters of intent, and reports for multiple nonprofit clients.

Support the fundraising goals of The Community Group through training, coaching, and mentoring of new development team staff, advising and consultation, funder relations and presentations, grant writing and reporting, grant management, and ad hoc projects.

• Led the Development Department - planned and managed execution of all development activities.• Collaborated with program and organizational leaders to develop the strategy, focus, and budget for grant applications to public agencies, family, community, and corporate foundations, and donor-advised funds.• Managed the writing of proposals, letters of intent, and reports by grant writers.• Wrote grants & reports; delivered presentations & hosted site visits; maintained funder… Show more • Led the Development Department - planned and managed execution of all development activities.• Collaborated with program and organizational leaders to develop the strategy, focus, and budget for grant applications to public agencies, family, community, and corporate foundations, and donor-advised funds.• Managed the writing of proposals, letters of intent, and reports by grant writers.• Wrote grants & reports; delivered presentations & hosted site visits; maintained funder relationships.• Managed grants to ensure compliance, implementation, data tracking, and grant spending.• Researched and engaged with prospective funders to assess fit and cultivate interest.• Utilized extensive knowledge of K-12 public education, early childhood education, out-of-school-time enrichment, and teacher professional development to drive effective internal and external collaboration. Show less

Clients: Thrive Scholars, Phoenix Charter Academy Network, uAspire, EdVestors, Inversant, Boston Debate League, American Student Assistance, YWCA- Wrote grant proposals, reports, LOIs, concept papers, and issue briefs for Boston education nonprofits.- Developed and managed grant calendars and conducted research on prospective private and corporate foundations and public grant programs.

- Conducted program monitoring, data tracking, and internal and external reporting on the Foundation Year program, helping Boston high school graduates persist and succeed in college.- Led internal evaluation of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) undergraduate programs to assess program strengths and impacts and inform program revisions.- Supported partnership development with higher education and corporate partners.- Collaborated with CPS and NEU Advancement to secure… Show more - Conducted program monitoring, data tracking, and internal and external reporting on the Foundation Year program, helping Boston high school graduates persist and succeed in college.- Led internal evaluation of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) undergraduate programs to assess program strengths and impacts and inform program revisions.- Supported partnership development with higher education and corporate partners.- Collaborated with CPS and NEU Advancement to secure program funding. Show less

- Contributed to all aspects of Foundation Year program development (budget, staffing, curriculum, recruitment, admissions, partnership development, fundraising.)- Developed data collection tools, conducted internal research (surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus groups), analyzed pilot year performance, and presentated findings & recommendations to NEU leaders.- Authored extensive case study of the program's development and report on first year outcomes.

- Performed multiple independent qualitative research projects and case studies focused on high school drop-out prevention, extended learning time, and college readiness initiatives. (JFF)- As part of a team of consultants, performed quantitative and qualitative research and consulting for large urban school district to increase impact of professional development resources. (ERS)- Interviewed faculty and administrators and wrote self-study for NEASC accreditation. (Excel High Sch, BPS)

- Conducted and managed research, delivered presentations, and provided consultation to senior administrators in the Boston Public Schools on topics such as teacher retention, resource allocaction, and instructional practices.- Supervised research team, including Research Associate and graduate students.