Sandra Copman, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Manage grantees' programs. Our grantees are providing an array of services across the nation to people living with dementia (PLWD) through using the arts, music, physical activity, and other fulfilling opportunities.

*Consultant to Educational, Disability, Social Work, Healthcare, Workforce Development, Arts and Wellness, and other Non-Profit & Profit Organizations.*Services include: developing strategic fundraising plans and budgets; executing measurable fundraising campaigns; donor prospecting and cultivating new donors; writing federal and private sector grant proposals; evaluating programs; writing professional website content, blogs, annual reports, case statements, and other material; providing curriculum and instructional consultation on best practices in improving instruction; assisting start-ups in all phases of business development including recruiting new students/members and fostering collaborations.

Charlestown, Ma, Us

*Senior Lecturer in Departments of Early Education and Care, and Psychology. *Creates and instructs curriculum on the practice and theories of: Observing & Recording the Young Child; Creating Positive & Effective Strategies in Early Education Settings & Classrooms; Family Engagement & School Partnerships; Health, Nutrition & Safety in Early Education Settings; Research in Psychology; Groups and Social Psychology; Adult Stages of Development; and, other courses at the undergraduate and graduate level at Cambridge College / Boston & Lawrence campuses. *Provides student advisement and academic success strategies to low-income, international and first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. Provides career advisement and financial aid guidance for ongoing educational pursuits.*Creates and delivers curriculum on human development theory and the connection to teaching and learning in diverse early education settings and K - 12 classrooms, and the practice and theories of Inclusion with an emphasis on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to students studying to become childcare professionals or certified secondary education teachers. *Provides a strong focus to aspiring educators on how to recognize and teach a diversity of children and older youth who have experienced trauma and require healing.* Highly skilled in teaching using of face-to-face/in-seat, online, and remote instruction methods.

Boston, Ma, Us

College of Human Development & EducationInstructor of human development theory, inclusion practices (K - 12) and education, practicum, and psychology courses.*Creates and delivers curriculum on human development theory and the connection to teaching and learning in diverse classrooms, and the practice and theories of Inclusion with an emphasis on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the regular education classroom and school setting for undergraduate and graduate students studying to become certified secondary education teachers. *Provides a strong focus to aspiring teachers to recognize and teach a diversity of K - 12 students who have experienced trauma and require healing. *Provides direct academic and career advisement to students, and financial aid guidance for their ongoing educational pursuits.*Highly skilled in using face-to-face/in-seat, remote and on-line instruction. (Blackboard, Zoom, and Google Suite)

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

As Director of Public Grants, I was responsible for prospecting and forecasting applicable grants from the public sector for Ascentria's multiple locations throughout New England and its many programs from Services for New Americans to In-Home and Community Based Health Care to Therapeutic Foster Care and many other programs and services that Ascentria operates. I created strategic development plans, wrote successfully funded grants, and oversaw the public grants administration.

Boston, Ma, Us

First Director of Development hired for a 30-year-old organization.Implemented the entire Development and moves management strategy for theagency’s three locations in two states. Created a multi-prong fundraising plan for the social justice organization where youth led the change they identified was needed to improve communitiesand decrease community violence, increase racialequity, and achieve positive community change. Secured over $1.2 million in grant and donor funding during the first 12 months. Established a new CRM for capacity growth. Bolstered the individual gift-giving program. Supervised Boston College School of Social Work graduate interns and otherarea students to increase the “small development shop” capabilities.

Somerville, Massachusetts, Us

*Spearheaded transition for 300+ students with disabilities in grades 9 – 12; collaborated with special education department and families, adult service system providers, community organizations, school districts, employment and training programs, area employers, workforce development and higher education to drive successful transition goals.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Boston Special Education Transition for Career Network (B-SET)Provided oversight of B-SET's Network to expand access to post-secondary education and career opportunities for Boston youth and young adults with disabilities; motivated members of the 50+ organizations involved in B-SET; collaborated with all stakeholders; coordinated meetings, planned annual educational events, and provided grant management. (Grant supported program; grant ended.)

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Designed multi-prong strategic fundraising plan for innovative alternative education, in-district charter high school that uses competency-based learning in a student-centered, trauma sensitive learning environment. Supported the advancement of the school vision by using the strategic plan and working with the Board of Trustees, Leadership Team, Instructional Leaders and school community. Enhanced the local and national visibility of Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA). Coordinated new school partnerships and programs. Supported the dissemination of BDEA practices. Secured over $700,000 in under 3 months from state and private funding sources. Bolstered major gift giving program to diversify revenue stream and increase donor reach

Tampa, Fl 33607, 813-281-0300, Us

*Pioneered major gifts, prospect management, closed major gifts, and planned educational and fundraising events.*Cross functionally collaborated with local foundations, corporations, researchers, and scientists from the Massachusetts General Hospital.*Cultivated relationships with over 25 lapsed and 30 new donors with the affinity and capacity to give at the 5 to 6 figure level in under 3 months; drove 100 new prospects within 8 months.

*Conceptualized and authored new college programs and partnerships for international, immigrant, single-parent, and first-generation students; developed strategic plans for new funding streams; and, wrote successful 10-year accreditation report for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Malden, Massachusetts, Us

*Generated $2.5 million dollars to support programs for individuals with disabilities.*Transformed agency's funding stream from state contract dependency to a diversified funding portfolio of grants and gifts and donations from Annual Funds and Capital Campaigns. *$225,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development; one of five awarded in the state.*$80,000 from the Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund; one of four awarded in the state.*$500,000 matching gift from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that supported an evidence-based abuse prevention program.

*Orchestrated all functions of the Chief Academic Officer.*Drove over $1,000,000 dollars in under 8 months from diverse sources including The Mabel Louise Riley Foundation, TD Bank Charitable Foundation, and the US Department of Education.

Boston, Ma, Us

*Directed development office within the High School Support Department and created programs for students such as a multi-year federally funded character education program between Boston University, Boston College, and the BPS, and a vertical curriculum between BPS, MIT/Sea Grant, Urban Ecology, and Boston College focused on encouraging female high school students of color to enter the STEM fields.*Raised an average of $1,000,000 yearly for STRIVE, a nationally recognized transition program.*Secured over $15 million dollars in funding from major foundations, corporations and trusts, and government grant sources for school reform efforts.

Boston, Ma, Us

Taught in substantially separate as well as inclusive classrooms in 3 different Boston Public elementary and high schools. Students had a range of disabilities including autism, behavioral health disorders, attention deficits, rare and terminal diseases, and intellectual disabilities.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

*City, state, and federal grant writer and fundraiser.*Raised over 2.5 million dollars per year for 7 years; created a career exploration program for youth with disabilities and their families; fostered large collaborations and new program development; and, piloted the current STRIVE program (transition program).

Doctor Of Education (Edd), Special Education

Master Of Science, Special Education, Severe Special Needs

Master Of Arts (Ma), Expressive Therapy (Art Therapy)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Fine Arts And Classics