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Management of grant programs and compliance for Richland Library and the Richland Library Friends and Foundation. • Spearhead grant writing and award management. Ensure all grant-funded activities are implemented according to grant requirements and follow approved work plans and budgets. • Manage reporting and coordinate invoicing of grant expenditures with the Finance Department.• Create and steward relationships with funders, prospects and community leaders.• Piloted and implemented grant policies and procedures for the library system that improved communication between library departments and leadership and the performance of grant-funded projects.

Write funding proposals for nonprofit clients to gain funding from corporate, foundation and government sources (current proposal sizes range between $5,000 to $1,000,000). Work with nonprofit leadership and development staff to create development plans, timelines and other tools to increase fundraising efficiency.

Managed and implemented grant and major donor activities for EdVenture’s education programs, exhibits and community outreach efforts. • Developed and drafted proposals, in partnership with program staff, for government, corporate and foundation funders securing over $1,500,000 in FY2018-19. • Managed all areas of compliance for projects funded with grant dollars to ensure guidelines, objectives and requirements are met and deliverables are achieved. • Managed annual development plan and prospect research efforts. • Assisted senior staff, providing direction on government relations • Supervised one FTE, Philanthropy Coordinator.

Supervised all processes that apply to funding opportunities and meticulously reviewed standing practices for grant proposal, application and negotiation. • Oversaw three re-grant programs including processing applications, preparing awards, coordinating committee reviews and managing awards. Processed over 100 applications each year and awarded over $3,000,000 annually. • Audited grantee expenditures, compliance to grant regulations and program implementation. • Researched, wrote and provided technical assistance as well as coordinated all county department grant efforts. • Managed grant implementation according to operational and financial needs of the organization. • Provided guidance and direction to grant-seeking organizations from concept to completion as well as post-award compliance. • Managed Sustainability Coordinator administering a $2.1M Department of Energy grant. • Served as the staff liaison to the federal and state lobbyist, communicated County needs to legislators and legislative staff, and reported on legislation impacting the County to Administration and County Council. • Represented Richland County at community meetings and events to foster new and steward current partnerships.

Researched, gathered, compiled, and analyzed market, business, and financial metrics to create detailed reports for use in development of effective business strategies. • Cultivated relationships, organized and managed workplace campaigns to encourage increased participation in order to maximize potential and reach desired membership goals. • Coordinated corporate sponsorships and other donations to develop strategic funding plans. • Created and managed marketing and branding plans and acted as staff liaison to Board of Directors for membership and marketing committees. • Researched and wrote grants as well as assisted non-profits with technical assistance.

Directed the daily activities of the foundation including fundraising, strategic planning and grant administration as well as facility rental management. • Managed membership program, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, finance coordination as well as supervised and managed events and event rentals for 4 historic properties. Managed two full-time staff. Served on senior management team.

Administered state-wide grant program for humanities-based programming in Georgia. • Managed grant process including application, reviews, panel meetings and award preparation. • Provided grant writing guidance, conducted state-wide workshops, and provided support through post-award compliance. • Coordinated/ tracked individual giving programs and maintained mailing and donor databases.

Managed individual and corporate membership programs as well as coordinated membership and donor events to increase participation and raise funds. • Served as member and donor contact as well as supervised volunteer program. • Developed and maintained annual giving program, donor database and correspondence. • Created newsletter, content for web site and designed and implemented direct mail campaigns. • Monitored funds, prepared financial reports as well as coordinated board and committee meetings.

Managed museum membership program, coordinated membership events. Maintained donor database, and assisted efforts to raise museum awareness throughout the state. Designed and implemented direct mail membership campaigns and managed vendor relationships.