Jennifer P. Email & Phone Number

Cardiff, Gb

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2023 - PresentResponsible for managing a £30.4M portfolio of capital and revenue grant investments as part of the Youth Investment Fund (YIF). YIF is a £368 million fund created by the UK government to create, expand, and improve youth facilities, and services in England to drive positive outcomes for young people.› Responsible for the approval of £17M of YIF capital and revenue funding to date through detailed assessments of applications and creating comprehensive reports to the… Show more 2023 - PresentResponsible for managing a £30.4M portfolio of capital and revenue grant investments as part of the Youth Investment Fund (YIF). YIF is a £368 million fund created by the UK government to create, expand, and improve youth facilities, and services in England to drive positive outcomes for young people.› Responsible for the approval of £17M of YIF capital and revenue funding to date through detailed assessments of applications and creating comprehensive reports to the Grants Committee.› Detailed assessments of new grants, managing the process of collating information for a full application from across the ‘three pillars’ of the YIF: organisational resilience, construction/redevelopment project viability and supported activities for young people.› Undertake AML/KYC, eligibility and fraud checks.› Creation of grant and security documentation.› Drawdown and disbursement of funding in line with agreed schedules› Build and maintain strong working relationships with all potential and actual grantees within portfolio.› Collect and analyse financial records (management accounts, annual accounts and forecasts) and construction reports from grant beneficiaries to monitor project status and ensure organisational resilience throughout the capital project's lifespan and beyond.› Proactively identify emerging support needs and recommend methods to address these, including sources of external advice/support. Show less

Secondment role co-ordinating the network of National Nature Service (NNS) collaborators in the start-up phase of the service. • Worked alongside a wide range of collaborators to develop a bilingual business plan for the pilot demonstartor in the Valleys Regional Park. • Coordinated the development of an Engagement Plan detailing plans for communication and dissemination of the learning from the pilot. • Lead the procurement process and appointment of an evaluator. • Lead… Show more Secondment role co-ordinating the network of National Nature Service (NNS) collaborators in the start-up phase of the service. • Worked alongside a wide range of collaborators to develop a bilingual business plan for the pilot demonstartor in the Valleys Regional Park. • Coordinated the development of an Engagement Plan detailing plans for communication and dissemination of the learning from the pilot. • Lead the procurement process and appointment of an evaluator. • Lead and coordinated the award of scoping exercises to contribute towards the business plan. This included the development of the entire grant process from application, assessment, to award. • Established governance for the National Nature Service including running the Strategic Board and Chaired the Programme Board.• Actively sought out opportunities for shared learning with other nations. Show less

Responsible for ensuring effective reporting procedures and the production of impact reporting materials across a variety of grant schemes: Comic Relief Community Fund, Welsh Government’s Wales and Africa Grant Scheme, Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme, Voluntary Services Emergency Fund, Voluntary Services Recovery Fund, Volunteering Wales grants scheme, Third Sector Resilience Fund. • Designed and produced impact reports and annual reports across a variety of grant schemes to be… Show more Responsible for ensuring effective reporting procedures and the production of impact reporting materials across a variety of grant schemes: Comic Relief Community Fund, Welsh Government’s Wales and Africa Grant Scheme, Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme, Voluntary Services Emergency Fund, Voluntary Services Recovery Fund, Volunteering Wales grants scheme, Third Sector Resilience Fund. • Designed and produced impact reports and annual reports across a variety of grant schemes to be shared with funders and the wider sector. • Liaised directly with funded organisations and the project team to enable qualitative and quantitative data analysis to inform the overall impact demonstration of the projects funded. • Generated regular case studies which showcase the impact and breadth of activity funded by WCVA’s grant schemes.• Production of management information including reports to Welsh Government.• Data analysis in line with statistical indicators including the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD). Show less

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Administered grant schemes across Wales: Comic Relief Community Fund, Wales for Africa, Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme, Voluntary Services Emergency & Recovery Fund. • Managed own portfolio of over 70 grant awardees throughout the delivery and monitoring of projects. • Assessment of funding applications across a variety of grant schemes to a deadline. • Provided support and guidance via email and phone to perspective applicants. • Ensured funded organisations… Show more Administered grant schemes across Wales: Comic Relief Community Fund, Wales for Africa, Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme, Voluntary Services Emergency & Recovery Fund. • Managed own portfolio of over 70 grant awardees throughout the delivery and monitoring of projects. • Assessment of funding applications across a variety of grant schemes to a deadline. • Provided support and guidance via email and phone to perspective applicants. • Ensured funded organisations complied with terms and conditions of their grants, through effective project management, monitoring, evaluation and audit, and taking appropriate corrective action.• Contributed to the production of management information including reports to the panel, Welsh Government, partners and other stakeholders to meet agreed reporting timescales. • Ensured that information from funded organisations is collected and collated effectively to meet outcome reporting requirements.• Promoted funds by producing bilingual communications materials and case studies. Show less

University Of Surrey

Work across three teams within the Advancement Office at The University of Surrey to engage alumni and supporters in volunteering and philanthropic giving. MAJOR GIFTS: - Santander Universities liaison, working with Santander to deliver 'Vision 2020' initiative and facilitate future partnership. - Develop personal relationship with perspective donors. - Coordinate donations for Undergraduate and Postgraduate graduation.SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT: -… Show more Work across three teams within the Advancement Office at The University of Surrey to engage alumni and supporters in volunteering and philanthropic giving. MAJOR GIFTS: - Santander Universities liaison, working with Santander to deliver 'Vision 2020' initiative and facilitate future partnership. - Develop personal relationship with perspective donors. - Coordinate donations for Undergraduate and Postgraduate graduation.SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT: - Collaborate with external partners to orchestrate the most success telethon for five years at The University of Surrey. - Deliver postal and electronic messaging around campaigns including Giving Tuesday and Student Placement Year Bursaries. - Social media communications in line with university strategy.ADVANCEMENT SERVICES: - Prospect research and compilation of short biographies. - Gift processing of direct debits, pledges and one off payments. Show less

Developed a six month fundraising strategy for community engagement, coordinated supporter events and established social media retention plan.

Delivered presentations to undergraduate students at a variety of universities, to provide information about postgraduate study in the US through The Fulbright Commission.

Provided pastoral support for students during the residential programme. Liaison between The Social Mobility Foundation and JP Morgan.