Nicolassa (Niko) Galvez Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, CA, US

Signal Hill, CA, US

The Grants Manager spearheads the grant proposal process from execution through writing to report submission for Dramatic Results, an arts education non-profit focused on serving students of the global majority, particularly in Title I elementary and middle schools throughout Long Beach and LA County.

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Long Beach, California, US

Agency Leadership and Team Support -Coordinate, support, and inform the management team of project planning, pacing, budgeting, and project workflow.-Assist team members with day-to-day marketing tasks and coordinate marketing projects and activities.-Support the in-house marketing and design team by coordinating and organizing content. Client Engagement &.

- Create, monitor, and implement campaign timeline, including plans for fundraising, training, digital and print marketing, social media content creation and postings, publicity, business partners, and City of Long Beach support.- Manage and coordinate partners, subcontractors, and the LBG Steering Committee. Management includes the creation of agendas.

• As a key member of the team, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for the execution of projects that drive digital business goals. The Project Manager will regularly work with analysts, engineers, product owners.
• Provide initial client contact to assess the scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.
• Own overall project communication and coordination; ensure that all project goals and tasks are documented, well communicated, and eventually, completed.
• Monitor, communicate and reduce project risks and roadblocks.
• Drive discussion when conflicts arise and work with the team on alternatives or different approaches. Find a way to make it happen.
• Work closely with management, engineers, analysts, and project stakeholders to ensure coordination of overall project delivery.

• Guided by the mission of ArtExchange and in collaboration with the Board Chair, the CEO implements and provides leadership in the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, and strategic goals.
• Ensure the organization has the proper operational controls, financial procedures, administrative and reporting processes, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial.
• Support operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff, and collaborating with Board Chair.
• Recommend yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations
• Assure the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders and community members.
• Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating.

Long Beach, CA, US

• DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS (promoted in May 2010)
• Transformed shelter model to be client-focused and in line with national and state coalitions.
• Updated forms, policies, procedures and client progress tracking.
• Established relationships with over a dozen community partners to increase services for shelter residents.
• Developed several new programs, resulting in a diverse and more complete schedule.
• Supervised, trained and motivated 16 direct service staff in operations of a shelter under a new model.

Alexandria, VA, US

• WORKSITE COORDINATOR (Promoted in June 2008)
• Streamlined responsibilities for three different reporting areas (business development, worksite supervision and administration) into one new position saving the agency the cost of two salaries.
• Supervised and trained up to 12 employees, with a mental illness, in the clerical department to ensure the needs of the agency’s 100+ employees were met.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (Promoted in June 2006)
• Charted the start up of a new social enterprise; established checking and merchant accounts, designed website, created marketing materials, outlined business procedures, and trained staff.
• Maintained the accounting of two social enterprises; transferred data, handled receivables/payables, created marketing reports, processed payroll and hired employees.EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
• Organized special projects, including a State Employment Accreditation, Member Appreciation Award Ceremony attended by over 500 people, and a mental health fair.

• COMMUNITY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
• Managed a community center with a budget of $300,000 located in a low-income neighborhood.
• Supervised staff of 13 in ten diverse community programs ranging from fitness to child care.DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
• Maintained sponsor and donor relationships and database, maintaining integrity of annual fund drive.
• Coordinated aspects of annual two day community athletic event.
• Voted by branch directors as "2004 Outstanding New Employee".

• Conceived and administered a transitional living program for emancipated foster youth.
• Designed marketing collateral, created and maintained donor database, facilitated fundraising efforts, and managed events that brought together civic, community and religious leaders.
• Submitted grant proposals increasing the annual budget by 10% in the first year and 50% for a new transitional housing program in the third year.

Master Of Education (Med), Social And Cultural Analysis

Bachelor Of Arts; Obtained A Degree, Latin American Studies With A Concentration In History And Politics