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Newfane, Vermont, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

In consultation with the leadership team of WE ACT and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, developed the first-ever grant-making process specifically to capacitate community-based organizations in NYS to carry out environmental justice initiatives; drafted Request for Applications soliciting capacity-building project proposals from prospective applicants; fielding questions from applicants regarding the submission process and all related inquiries; in consultation with… Show more In consultation with the leadership team of WE ACT and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, developed the first-ever grant-making process specifically to capacitate community-based organizations in NYS to carry out environmental justice initiatives; drafted Request for Applications soliciting capacity-building project proposals from prospective applicants; fielding questions from applicants regarding the submission process and all related inquiries; in consultation with WE ACT leadership and the NYS DEC, developing the application review process that will guide the review panel in evaluating and scoring applications; developing and conducting informational webinars for applicants/ awardees. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Marlboro, Vermont

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Facilitating monthly ecological grief support group offerings for both climate activists and members of the public; consulted on Blessing of the Animals services for a number of worship communities throughout October 2019, including leading this service for Judson Memorial Church; consulting on questions of theology and ethics for clergy and lay leaders grappling with issues arising from human-animal conflict; offering spiritual care, as needed, for congregants and referrals, with special focus… Show more Facilitating monthly ecological grief support group offerings for both climate activists and members of the public; consulted on Blessing of the Animals services for a number of worship communities throughout October 2019, including leading this service for Judson Memorial Church; consulting on questions of theology and ethics for clergy and lay leaders grappling with issues arising from human-animal conflict; offering spiritual care, as needed, for congregants and referrals, with special focus on those grieving the loss of animal companions. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

Develop and lead implementation of the organization’s annual fundraising plan for raising $2 million; secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations; oversee management of Raiser’s Edge, including establishing data input protocol and overseeing staff responsible for data entry and gift processing; create and execute strategy for cultivating major donors; oversee coordination of special events; develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate… Show more Develop and lead implementation of the organization’s annual fundraising plan for raising $2 million; secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations; oversee management of Raiser’s Edge, including establishing data input protocol and overseeing staff responsible for data entry and gift processing; create and execute strategy for cultivating major donors; oversee coordination of special events; develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising; track outcomes to ensure compliance with grant requirements; manage and oversee administration of government contracts, including expense tracking, and reporting; maintain calendar of deadlines and donor database records; maintain current program statistics; dialogue with senior program staff about program activities, long-term plans, and budgets; assist program directors in the development and refinement of logic models and other program schematics. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Managed portfolio of existing donors that includes foundations, government agencies, and corporate initiatives currently generating over $1,000,000 annually; researched and identified new sources of institutional funding; prepared all grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications; arranged meetings and site visits with program officers and/ or trustees; processed and recorded all gifts, drafted grant acknowledgements, and prepared all grant reports; tracked outcomes to ensure… Show more Managed portfolio of existing donors that includes foundations, government agencies, and corporate initiatives currently generating over $1,000,000 annually; researched and identified new sources of institutional funding; prepared all grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications; arranged meetings and site visits with program officers and/ or trustees; processed and recorded all gifts, drafted grant acknowledgements, and prepared all grant reports; tracked outcomes to ensure compliance with grant requirements; managed and oversaw administration of government contracts, including expense tracking, and reporting; maintained calendar of deadlines and donor database records; maintained current program statistics; dialogued with senior program staff about program activities, long-term plans, and budgets; assisted program directors in the development and refinement of logic models and other program schematics; and worked with Director of Development to set fundraising goals, and strategies; served as needed in support of cultivation and special events. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Identified opportunities to expand the organization’s institutional relationships; researched and identified prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors; cultivated and directly solicited institutional donors; drafted, proofed, and edited direct-mail collateral, electronic appeals, case statements, grant proposals, grant reports, brochures, media materials, and sponsorship packages; tracked outcomes to ensure compliance with grant requirements; assisted in the conception and… Show more Identified opportunities to expand the organization’s institutional relationships; researched and identified prospective corporate, foundation, and individual donors; cultivated and directly solicited institutional donors; drafted, proofed, and edited direct-mail collateral, electronic appeals, case statements, grant proposals, grant reports, brochures, media materials, and sponsorship packages; tracked outcomes to ensure compliance with grant requirements; assisted in the conception and implementation of all fundraising activities, including the development of annual fundraising plans; developed and managed donor stewardship program for all donors, including personal communications, acknowledgements, and public recognition; and managed organization and hygiene of the donor database. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Drafted grant proposals and reports, both independently and collaboratively; developed and maintained grant-submissions calendar; tracked outcomes to ensure compliance with grant requirements; researched and identified funding opportunities; assisted the Director of Development in preparing solicitation materials and coordinating events; and managed organizational website and WordPress blog, routinely updating both with brand-appropriate copy.

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Wrote and edited internal documentation, including operational guidelines; coordinated company's social media campaigns and developed cost-free marketing strategies; scripted 15-second television spot; developed e-mail and newsletter designs/ copy to correspond with appropriate customer database categories.

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Identified funding sources for several of the university's various projects; collaborated with department chairs and representatives to determine specific funding needs; raised $2,000 for the Children's Theatre program; assisted in the development of fundraising strategies for localdonor drives, one of which resulted in a pledge of $1 million to the CSU School of Nursing.

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Wrote, collated, and edited articles pertaining to local events with strict adherence to AP stylebook guidelines; investigated news stories on campus and in the community to provide accessible coverage for the school’s 7,500+ student population.

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Ecotheology

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.)

B.A., English Language And Literature, Professional Writing Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, Professional Writing Organization, Students.