Informed by nearly two decades of nonprofit sector development and fundraising work with over a decade of leadership, grant writing, and grants management experience. A dynamic investment advisor, skilled communicator, and collaborative leader with a deep passion for turning philanthropic vision into sustainably funded reality. Record of success developing and leading multimillion dollar funding strategies with a social justice lens in the areas of housing equity, economic empowerment, health care equity, international humanitarian aid, racial equality, support for refugee and other displaced persons, visual/performing arts programs, and women’s rights.Areas of operational expertise: • Corporate sponsorship • Database management • Donor solicitation and stewardships • Event planning and management • Fundraising • Government relations • Grant writing and management • Leadership • Legal and technical research • Project Management • Metrics and evaluation • Public/private sector partnerships • Program development • Proposal and report writing • Strategic fundraising planning Skilled public speaker and technical writer able to communicate philanthropic urgency and lead diverse stakeholders into coalition. Comfortable guiding complex initiatives, engaging executives and external partners, and leading high-performing teams. Ability to execute productive decisions while maintaining flexibility and agility for team and colleagues.
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Development Manager (Contractor)Soldiers' Angels May 2024 - Oct 2024San Antonio, Texas, Uswww.soldiersangels.orgSoldiers' Angels is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide aid, comfort, and resources to the military, Veterans, and their families. Our vision is to ensure military, wounded military, Veterans, and their families have access to needed community resources and support. Established in 2003 by the family of General George Patton, Soldiers’ Angels was initially created to support deployed military with morale-boosting care packages and letters. Over the past 21 years, Soldiers’ Angels has transformed from a grassroots organization focused on supporting deployed service members to a nationally recognized, award-winning nonprofit that collaborates with the US Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Department of Defense on a national and global level. -
Development Officer, Global Foundations, Organizations, And Institutions (Gfoi-Us)Habitat For Humanity International Oct 2022 - Dec 2023Atlanta, Georgia, Us-Obtained approximately $3.17 million grant funding in 11 months. -Managed a personal grants portfolio of over $5 million in a GFOI-US team of three. -Supported GFOI forecasting efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific.-Executed successful prospecting activities for US-based Housing & Community Strategy projects, global advocacy campaigns, and Africa water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. -Collaborated with GFOI and HFHI Integrated Program teams on FY2024 pre-positioning activities, including US and global emergency Disaster Risk, Reduction, and Response and US Housing & Community Strategy (Veteran-focused work, Advancing Black Homeownership, Aging in Place, Repairs/Restoration, Neighborhood Revitalization). -
Development Consultant (Contract)Andromeda Community Initiative Jul 2022 - Oct 2022Long Island City, Ny, Us-Managed an over $900,000 funding portfolio of corporate partners, private foundations, and state/local government grants for a workforce development/economic empowerment nonprofit organization. -
Grants ManagerThe Maven Project Sep 2021 - Mar 2022San Francisco, Ca, Us-Managed an approximately $350,000 grant portfolio for a health care equity and telehealth nonprofit organization. -Executed plans to increase FY2022 grant funding by 43% ($250,000) and created a sustainable one-year grants revenue model with three-year projections for scalable growth. -Increased FY2021 private renewal grant funding by 41% ($15,000). -Diversified philanthropic partners portfolio by developing and vetting list of over 100 unique grant opportunities and adding 20 new viable grant cycles with full grantor financial profiles to Salesforce.-Composed all grant proposals and award reports adhering to grantor requirements. -Directed Salesforce customization with formulated best practices to categorize individual donors and institutional grantors, provide timely grant performance analyses, and ensure accurate financial tracking of fund expenditures. -Identified and escalated internal programmatic, financial, and risk assessments and potential innovations to Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer. -
Grant ConsultantPeople'S Legal Aid Feb 2021 - Apr 2021-Developed a $200,000 one-year development strategy for newly formed Utah pro bono law firm.-Created internal grants management calendar and implemented pre- and post-award standards of practice.
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Grants ManagerInternational Rescue Committee Sep 2019 - Dec 2020New York, Ny, Us-Obtained over $4.2 million in 15 months funding an approximately $4 million annual operational budget.-Stewarded over 90 grants (including IRC SLC as sub-grantee) from local and federal government entities, corporate partnerships, private foundations, and public charities.-Composed and monitored grants including oversight of $2,115,000 federal grant funding and over $900,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.-Increased corporate partnership funding by over $300,000; liaison for all private/public sector partnerships; and expanded corporate social responsibility programs and employee matched giving structures.-Executed cross-programmatic monitoring of program progress and grant expenditures as related to project performance periods to ensure accurate fiscal oversight and required award compliance.-Resigned in good standing with a grant request award rate of 84%. -
Special Project Coordinator, Utah Immigration CollaborativeInternational Rescue Committee Jan 2020 - Nov 2020New York, Ny, Us-Concurrent with IRC Grants Manager duties.-Secured three-year project grant ($740,000 for Year One) to establish the Utah Immigration Collaborative, a new IRC partnership with four external Salt Lake City, UT civil legal service providers.-Coordinated four organizational partners and external stakeholders daily for project “soft launch” (May 2020), monitored progress, and produced briefs, presentations, agendas, and calendar of grant deliverables.-Conducted monthly stakeholder meetings and biannual one-to-one partner assessment meetings. -
CaregivingCareer Break Jun 2016 - Dec 2017Caregiving and constant travel from family home in Atlanta, GA to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX (June - August, 2017) with bereavement period (August - December 2017).
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Voluntary WorkCareer Break Aug 2016 - Aug 2017Completed 40-hour “Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault” (GNESA) certification. Volunteered biweekly ten hour shifts with Day League (formerly the Dekalb Rape Crisis Center) to answer the GNESA Crisis Line, provide support, and accompany clients to hospital for emergency medical examinations and/or police inquiries.
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StylistBhldn / Anthropologie Weddings Mar 2015 - May 2016Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us -
Event Manager, Mayor'S Office Of Special Projects And Community EventsCity Of New York Dec 2011 - Jul 2013New York, New York, Us-Administration of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.-Individually planned and executed 26 events citywide with budgets ranging from $5,000 - $100,000.-Collaborated with a seven-person team to produce over 150 public ceremonies, meetings, and reception events.-Obtained in-kind donations and corporate event sponsorship ranging from $5,000 - $350,000 levels.-Developed relationships with elected officials, community leaders and constituents, and members of the press to promote Mayoral events, compile invitation lists, and conduct event follow-up correspondence.-Composed detailed event production timelines, oversaw cross-departmental event requirements, and ensured accurate event set-up, timely execution, and precise coordination with Mayoral schedule. -
Development AssociateInternational Arts & Artists Feb 2010 - Aug 2010Washington, Dc, Us-Developed one-year budget to facilitate annual operations, in-house art gallery, and international exhibitions.-Expanded funding database via adding internal grants management calendar for prospective/existing grants. -
Government And Community Relations Intern (Seasonal)Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts, Inc. May 2008 - Aug 2008Us-Advanced federal and local political/financial support for $1.2 billion multiyear capital campaign.-Composed briefing materials, legislative notes, and meeting agendas on behalf of LCPA President and represented LCPA at New York City Council and Manhattan Community Board 7 forums.-Coordinated with General Counsel to ensure government affairs and lobbying disclosure compliance. -
Juris Doctor Candidate Intern (Seasonal)Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts Aug 2007 - Dec 2007New York, New York, Us-One of six in a highly competitive academic internship.-Selected by Executive Director to review/edit all other interns’ written memoranda prior to external publication.-Assisted staff attorneys during interviews and composed clients’ legal memoranda for follow-up consultations. -
Development Assistant, Columbia Alumni Arts League (Seasonal)Columbia University May 2007 - Aug 2007New York, Ny, Us-Established partnerships and planned special events with 36 cultural institutions for over 500 alumni members.-Managed CRM database with research for approximately 200 prospective high-net-worth individual donors. -
Deputy Director Of EventsNational Republican Senatorial Committee (Nrsc) Aug 2005 - Aug 2006Washington, Dc, Us-Served NRSC Chairwoman and Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC).-Organized and executed retreats across for $2,000 - $32,600 annual giving level donors and political action committees.-Event budgets ranged $5,000 - $500,000 with strict adherence to US Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.-Promoted to role within six months exceeding goals as Assistant to the Director of Finance (February – July 2005). -
Assistant To The Director Of FinanceNational Republican Senatorial Committee (Nrsc) Feb 2005 - Jul 2005Washington, Dc, Us -
Senate InternUnited States Senate Jun 2004 - Aug 2004Washington, District Of Columbia, UsOffice of Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC)- Conducted research and analysis on legislative issues, providing insights for the Senator's policy decisions.- Supported constituent services by managing communications and ensuring timely responses to constituents.- Assisted in legislative activities by attending hearings, summarizing key points, and preparing reports.- Helped coordinate and execute events, contributing to successful community engagement and media interactions.- Performed various administrative duties, enhancing office efficiency and organization.
Martha Drake Reeves Education Details
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New York Law SchoolLaw -
Columbia UniversityCriticism And Conservation -
The Juilliard SchoolVocal Arts -
The Westminster SchoolsHigh School
Frequently Asked Questions about Martha Drake Reeves
What is Martha Drake Reeves's role at the current company?
Martha Drake Reeves's current role is Dedicated Nonprofit Leader | Specialized in Development & Fundraising Strategies | Expert in Grants Management | Driving Sustainable Organizational Growth and Philanthropic Impact.
What schools did Martha Drake Reeves attend?
Martha Drake Reeves attended New York Law School, Columbia University, The Juilliard School, The Westminster Schools.
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