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Coventry, Ri, Us

Providence, Ri

As the Grants & Foundations Manager at Save The Bay, I am responsible for the oversight and management of grants - federal, private, and corporate. Primary responsibilities include: proposal and budget development; grant and financial management and reporting; stewardship and relationship cultivation with foundations and donors; grants research, and strengthening department operations.Key Accomplishments• Expanded financial contributions through grants and federal contracts by more than 50% from FY14 – FY23.• Secured over $4M in grants and major donor contributions for the 2020 Capacity Campaign and Aquarium Capital Campaign.• Secured over $2M in new federal grants and contracts from US Fish & Wildlife, NOAA, IMLS, USDA, AmeriCorps, and the EPA between 2016 and 2023.• Manage and direct the activities associated with the research, proposal development, writing, procurement, reporting/compliance, and relationship cultivation and management of private, corporate, and federal grants/contracts totaling $800,000-$1,000,000 annually.• Oversee grant activities, spending, and budgets with program staff ensuring grant requirements and outcomes match donor expectations – private and federal grants.

Assisting local non profit organizations with: developing robust volunteer programs, staff training on volunteer management and best practices, building fundraising plans, organizational planning and leadership, communications/marketing/public relations, grant writing.Assisting local job seekers with resume writing services and interview coaching.

Warwick, Ri

Serve as Member of the Board of Directors, including 1st Vice President (2015), and President (2016 - present).* Developed grant strategy and funding pipeline* Assist with management and operations of Center* Responsible for developing strategic partnerships in the community* Prepare all press releases* Develop and analyze constituent surveys* With Director, develop membership levels and expansion strategies

Roger Williams University, Bristol, Ri

Managed relationship cultivation and grant application process for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and low to moderate-income communities in RI and SE MA.Selected Accomplishments:* Managed grant application process for program, including: soliciting applications from over 800 area organizations twice a year; meeting with potential partners and assisting with the grant application process; reading and processing all applications; working collaboratively with Deans and Faculty to place projects in to the appropriate courses and programs at the University.* Expanded organizational database from 300 potential partners to over 800 potential partners, building capacity in Southeastern Massachusetts.* Expanded capacity from 15 to 30 projects a semester by engaging more faculty in projects, working with clubs and organizations, and expanding student staff.* Managed projects for the organization: developed scopes of work, trained faculty and students, managed project process, fostered community partner relationships, managed final documentation collection, editing, and distribution to community partners.* Responsible for tracking data, trends, and historical information for the CPC.* Worked directly with the University’s Office of General Counsel to write and distribute all contracts for CPC projects.* Managed recruitment and hiring of all student employees for the CPC. Managed a work force of 30 Work Study and Graduate Assistants per semester. Responsible for meeting with students weekly to manage and oversee projects.* Responsible for writing, copy editing, and collaborating with graphic designers on creating final documentation for projects.* Planed and executed events for the CPC including: Kick Off Nights, Community Engagement Celebrations, Boot Camp, and training sessions for students, faculty and community partners. * Responsible for the content development and maintenance for the CPC Facebook page, LinkedIn group, and website.

Providence, Ri

Manage network of over 2000 volunteers, including corporate groups, student interns, and individual volunteers. Responsible for educating and training staff on effective use of volunteers and interns, training volunteers and interns on program and organizational protocols, & actively recruiting volunteers/interns using social media, recruitment fairs and public outreach.Selected Accomplishments:* Increased the number of active volunteers from 400 in 2006/2007 to over 2,100 in 2011.* Developed & implemented internal system for tracking and auditing volunteer hours to create monthly reports and maintain compliance for grant matches.* Cultivate relationships with corporate, community, and government groups. * Identify meaningful volunteer opportunities and build comprehensive workday proposals and budgets, balancing an organization’s volunteer goals with our organizational needs. Responsible for implementing and managing staff and corporate volunteers on service days.* Serve as a public face and representative for Save The Bay, attending donor cultivation events, making connections with new funders & corporate sponsors for the organization. Expanded funding for the volunteer program through grants and corporate sponsorship, securing $50,000 a year in grants for project-based volunteer work. * Frequently mobilize large groups of volunteers on short notice for emergency response needs surrounding natural disasters. * Responsible for creating and managing budgets and program reports for staff and board members. * Implemented multi-state college recruitment campaign, bringing a more diverse group of interns to the organization.* Created a multi-organization, state wide volunteer recruitment effort called Keep RI Clean, maintained website and social media accounts, recruited environmental organizations to become members.* Assist Director of Operations with Human Resources, Rental and IT duties at the office. Created the internal staff review for management.

Providence, Ri

Conduct group trainings; provide guidance and assistance to local non-profit organization in volunteer management, recruitment and recognition.

Providence, Ri

Assist staff from SRI with establishing a local volunteer managers association.Founding member of the Volunteer Managers Association of Rhode Island.Conduct group trainings on volunteer management for member organizations.Supervising Volunteers, Volunteer Management Training Series, Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, January 2009Understanding Volunteering, Volunteer Management Training Series, Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, October 2008Planning Your Volunteer Program, Volunteer Management Training Series, Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, May 2008It’s Time for a Promotion, Volunteer Center of Rhode Island Annual Conference, March 2008

Mystic, Ct

Developed and implemented marketing and public relations strategies, including: radio promotions and ad buys, local and national press coverage, exhibit openings and press conference coordination, and joint promotions with outside companies. Selected Accomplishments:Coordinated all on-site press, including TLC, Food Network, 20/20, Wired Magazine and local media.Responsible for writing and distributing press releases and pitching stories to media.Managed department volunteers and interns.Responsible for writing, editing and updating the Aquarium website on a daily basis and creating e-blasts on a weekly basis.Successfully planned and executed special events including Barney Live! (7500 visitors) and Sea Scare (4100 visitors), Saturday’s by the Sea Concert Series and Tales of Exploration Week.

Chicago, Il

Implemented media and public relations strategies as a team and independently for various non-profit clients.Selected Accomplishments:The Museum of Science & Industry: opening day coordination for The Great Train Story, target market promotions for various exhibit openings, tracking media placements, on-site media coordination for special events and fundraisers. Lambs Farm: primary client contact, drafted media releases for various events, created media lists, implemented and maintained new system for tracking media placements, target market promotions, creation of monthly reports.Additional clients included: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Chicago Catholic Schools, Medical Librarian Association, and Lincoln Park Zoo.Reason for leaving: Relocation

Certificate In Nonprofit Management And Leadership, The Institute For Nonprofit Practice

Ba, Communication

Activities and Societies: Windsor Halls Residence Hall Leadership Council Golden Key Liberal Arts Student CouncilWhile at Purdue, I was.

Certification In Volunteer Administration

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