Melanie Baldwin Email & Phone Number

Garnet Valley, Pa, Us

Developing the newly created Grants Officer Position. Some duties include :Research and identify potential grant opportunities for the organization.Develop grant proposals and applications that meet the criteria of the funding agency.Manage the grant application process from start to finish, including timelines, progress reports, and final submissions.Work with other staff members to develop project plans and budgets that align with grant requirements.Ensure compliance with grant guidelines and regulations throughout the project.Monitor grant progress and prepare reports for funders and stakeholders.Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to achieve grant objectives and outcomes.Maintain accurate records and documentation related to grant activities and funding.Attend meetings and workshops to stay up-to-date on the latest grant opportunities, regulations, and trends.Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner.

• Organized, coordinated logistics and planned conferences and social events• Successfully written and consulted on State and Federal grants• Strategic planning consultant for faith-based and non-profit organizations• CRLA Proposal ReviewerCurrent management consultant and grant writer

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants management; performs research to support the application for or the disbursement of grants including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities; develops alternatives; gathers information related to program area; develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects; prepares grant proposals; monitors use of grant monies awarded to agency to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions; facilitates direct grant process; provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to grantees; evaluates program proposals and applications for conformance with regulations and state goals; recommends funding; prepares contracts and agreements related to grant activities; monitors and assesses ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness; prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan or section of plan related to program local area; attends meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area; performs related duties as required.

Pennsylvania, United States

• Develops and coordinates grant-funded programs for agencies, for the City of York; determines the feasibility of developing programs to supplement local annual budget allocations.• Discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with administrative personnel.• Confers with personnel affected by the proposed program to develop program goals and objectives, outlines how funds are to be used and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding.• Writes grant application, according to the format required, and applies to funding agency or foundation.• Meets with funding sources representatives to work out the final proposal details• Directs and coordinates evaluation and monitoring of grant-funded programs or writes specifications for evaluation or monitoring of programs by an outside agency.• Assists department personnel in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements.• Monitors paperwork connected with grant-funded programs; contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy.• Conducting and presenting a feasibility analysis for proposed projects.• Establishing key performance indicators.• Monitoring and evaluating the overall project.• Manager of the American Rescue Plan Act funds of $35.3 million.

Coordinates all activities for young people ages 2 to 25 with a very professional and proficient staff. Planned large events and activities. Developed curriculum and mentored other ministries.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Prichard, Alabama

- Pursues Federal, State and Local grants as well as Private funding for the City of Prichard- Implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the City’s mission and Council priorities; directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget, grants and/or bonds- Performs research and analysis for the city on special projects and community/planning issues in relation to funding- Represents the City and the department as requested and assigned on local and regional com-munity development, environmental and infrastructure planning issues.- Manages multiple capital improvement projects; coordinates CIP project activities with other City departments, retained engineers, and outside agencies and utilities. - Planning, organizing, and directing overall communication strategies and public information activities for the organization; - Managing, planning, directing, controlling and implementing an proactive communication program to enhance the reputation of the association and visibility of the field;

Mobile, Alabama Area

• Increased retention rate by 15% while decreasing attrition to 4.43%• Developed “Jumpstart” program to assist in the remediation of incoming students.• Structed a re-entry initiative which offered various venues of admissions for dropped students.• Collaborated with other departments to manage the accreditation process.• Served as the monitor for disciplinary issues as well as student academic issues.

Teaching Freshman seminar courses

• Providing Instruction in Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Science, Organization Theory and Behavior, Supervision and Leadership, Political, Legal and Ethical Issues in Business, Effective Persuasive Writing, Utilizing information in College Writing.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supporting the Presidential Personnel Office in selecting presidential appointments for over 322 Boards and Commissions through the generation of slates and researching candidates• Participated in the logistical process of various professional development conferences for Presidential Appointees, Schedule-C and other governmental employeeso Met with constituents to discuss specific qualifications and areas of needs for specific demographic and/or political areas.• Served as volunteer for the 2010 Easter Egg Roll, Nuclear Summit, Garden Tours, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day and Mexican State Dinner Arrival.

• Coordinated curriculum for multi-discipline compliance for over 300 students as well as meeting with other Department Chairs to ensure correct sequencing of General Education Courses. • Revised the Freshman Seminar Curriculum for entire campus affecting 200 students every quarter and increased retention over 3%.• Supervised over 10 Full-Time and 12 adjunct General Education Faculty• Served as Captain of STAR (Retention) Team servicing 80 students each quarter• Spearheaded the revision for the Orientation Program for all new students.• Performed the Training and Development of all new hires and General Education Faculty.

• Provided instruction in Developmental Math, English and Reading Courses, Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication, Organizational Behavior and Development

Phd, Leadership In Higher Education

Activities and Societies: ABD I began my Doctorate in Leadership in Higher Education, focusing on first-year students. I am ABD, but I.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Management.

Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Ms. Cheyney University