• 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

• 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

• 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 • Upheld commitment to being an animal advocate and respecting organization’s core values

• 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 livestock• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, building strong relationships and fostering trust with clients• Managed business operations including scheduling, invoicing, and customer service

• 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

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• Designed and produced social media deliverables including series of stories, feed posts, and short form content• Increased student engagement by promoting sustainable initiatives using relevant social media trends

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