Tracy M. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Santa Paula, California, United States

• Responsible for authoring and submitting grant proposals on behalf of volunteer philanthropy team, with 85% award rate
• Routinely creating and monitoring LOIs, stewardship documents, and grant reports
• Serving as point of contact for government initiatives, meeting with local and state representatives
• Established efficient grant development and management process, increasing proposal submission rate

Santa Paula, California, United States

• Assisted lead grant writer in authoring grant proposals
• Researched potential funding opportunities that align with organization mission
• Aided in the development and implementation of fundraising programs based on organizational needs
• Professionally represented organization within 3 news and radio media interviews

United States

• Utilized CRM (donor software) to input donation data, track gift acknowledgements, and produce specialized reports
• Successfully solicited sponsorships for annual symposium via creation and implementation of Letters of Intent (LOI)
• Assisted Philanthropy Manager in donor research and major donor prospecting efforts
• Supported growth of monthly donor program and re-engagement of lapsed donors through creation of personalized appeals
• Received experiential training in donor and sponsor stewardship techniques
• Designed 70+ promotional materials to increase monthly giving and merchandise sales

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Independently owned and operated a full-time pet sitting business that served 50+ network of clients via in-home care and beginner obedience training; hands-on experience with elderly/ill/abused animals and rescued.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, building strong relationships and fostering trust with clients
• Managed business operations including scheduling, invoicing, and customer service

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Served as consultant for a network of nonprofit clients, authoring grant proposals, project proposals, and training manuals; specific interest was given to local animal-based nonprofit organizations
• Developed, authored and edited each portion of the commissioned proposals by a specific deadline, each with an average of 50+ pages
• Communicated and collaborated with clients consistently throughout project timeline
• Furthered understanding of nonprofit management processes and initiatives in order to best meet organizational needs

Camarillo, California, United States

• Fall: Collaborated one-on-one with Sustainability & Energy Director on Climate Action Plan for the CSU Channel Islands
• Conceptualized, drafted and authored 20 proposal sections including introduction and conclusion; writing was published campus-wide and within CSU network
• Conducted in-depth research about climate change and its effects on the local environment via consultation of scholarly and scientific databases
• Exercised creative writing skills by rephrasing scientific data in order to make it digestible for target audiences
• Corresponded with local indigenous representatives for approval of subject matter Spring: Designed and published content for the @sustainabilityatcsuci social media platforms as part of community outreach
• Encouraged activism and raised awareness about sustainability on campus for 1,200+ followers by creating content for distribution across several social media platforms

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Conducted in-home dog walking services for clients across county

B.A. Of English, Creative Writing Emphasis; Professional Writing Certificate, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Sustainability Intern, Disability Accommodations Volunteer, Published Author in CSU Channel Islands Literary.

Professional Development

A comprehensive workshop program that included hands-on training from professional grant writers and funders on how to write successful.