Almirca Santiago
Vice President for Grants and Capacity Building at Hispanic Federation- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Lisette Miranda
I had the please of partnering with Almirca and Hispanic Federation on Unfinished Business, a giveback initiative launched by Hennessy U.S. in response to COVID-19, providing financial and human capital to support Black, Asian and Latinx small business owners nationwide. It was a tremendous efforts with three spectacular charity partners: One Hundred Black Men, Hispanic Federation, and Asian American Business Development Center. It has been an incredible journey to work with her from the inception of Unfinished Business and throughout. Collaborating with three partners, developing criteria, setting up application process, vetting and processing submissions. It’s required continuous and thorough communication and patience. Almirca is professional, and an expert in grant processing and program management. An asset to any team and I look forward to working together again in future professional endeavors.
Alan Kaplan
Almirca is one of my favorite people. She is engaged and committed, always doing more than required and making you laugh along the way! I worked with her on 4 major campaigns with over a dozen different groups, and she always stood out as an expert field director, a knowledgeable professional, and as a representative of her whole community. She is fun, hard-working, and a good communicator, and I would recommend Almirca as a go-to person for any project, program, or campaign.
Lisette Miranda
I had the please of partnering with Almirca and Hispanic Federation on Unfinished Business, a giveback initiative launched by Hennessy U.S. in response to COVID-19, providing financial and human capital to support Black, Asian and Latinx small business owners nationwide. It was a tremendous efforts with three spectacular charity partners: One Hundred Black Men, Hispanic Federation, and Asian American Business Development Center. It has been an incredible journey to work with her from the inception of Unfinished Business and throughout. Collaborating with three partners, developing criteria, setting up application process, vetting and processing submissions. It’s required continuous and thorough communication and patience. Almirca is professional, and an expert in grant processing and program management. An asset to any team and I look forward to working together again in future professional endeavors.
Alan Kaplan
Almirca is one of my favorite people. She is engaged and committed, always doing more than required and making you laugh along the way! I worked with her on 4 major campaigns with over a dozen different groups, and she always stood out as an expert field director, a knowledgeable professional, and as a representative of her whole community. She is fun, hard-working, and a good communicator, and I would recommend Almirca as a go-to person for any project, program, or campaign.
Lisette Miranda
I had the please of partnering with Almirca and Hispanic Federation on Unfinished Business, a giveback initiative launched by Hennessy U.S. in response to COVID-19, providing financial and human capital to support Black, Asian and Latinx small business owners nationwide. It was a tremendous efforts with three spectacular charity partners: One Hundred Black Men, Hispanic Federation, and Asian American Business Development Center. It has been an incredible journey to work with her from the inception of Unfinished Business and throughout. Collaborating with three partners, developing criteria, setting up application process, vetting and processing submissions. It’s required continuous and thorough communication and patience. Almirca is professional, and an expert in grant processing and program management. An asset to any team and I look forward to working together again in future professional endeavors.
Alan Kaplan
Almirca is one of my favorite people. She is engaged and committed, always doing more than required and making you laugh along the way! I worked with her on 4 major campaigns with over a dozen different groups, and she always stood out as an expert field director, a knowledgeable professional, and as a representative of her whole community. She is fun, hard-working, and a good communicator, and I would recommend Almirca as a go-to person for any project, program, or campaign.
Lisette Miranda
I had the please of partnering with Almirca and Hispanic Federation on Unfinished Business, a giveback initiative launched by Hennessy U.S. in response to COVID-19, providing financial and human capital to support Black, Asian and Latinx small business owners nationwide. It was a tremendous efforts with three spectacular charity partners: One Hundred Black Men, Hispanic Federation, and Asian American Business Development Center. It has been an incredible journey to work with her from the inception of Unfinished Business and throughout. Collaborating with three partners, developing criteria, setting up application process, vetting and processing submissions. It’s required continuous and thorough communication and patience. Almirca is professional, and an expert in grant processing and program management. An asset to any team and I look forward to working together again in future professional endeavors.
Alan Kaplan
Almirca is one of my favorite people. She is engaged and committed, always doing more than required and making you laugh along the way! I worked with her on 4 major campaigns with over a dozen different groups, and she always stood out as an expert field director, a knowledgeable professional, and as a representative of her whole community. She is fun, hard-working, and a good communicator, and I would recommend Almirca as a go-to person for any project, program, or campaign.
Credentials
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Design Thinking Certificate Program
Pace University - Lubin School of BusinessFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Non-Profit Management Certificate
Baruch College/CUNY, School of Public AffairsJan, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hispanic Federation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President for Grants and Capacity Building
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Assistant Vice President for Grants and Capacity Building
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Senior Director for Grantmaking and Operations
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Nov 2019 - Feb 2021
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Director of Contracts and Operations
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Feb 2015 - Nov 2019
Grant Making/Grant Management Contract Management / ComplianceHuman ResourcesResponsible for the acquisition, processing and management of variety of projects related to contract management, grant management and grant-making, and human resources. Oversee and manage the distribution of over 6 million in grant-making annually, portfolio of over 120 community based organizations, benefits administration for over 50 staff members, new-hire on-boarding, development of organizational policies and organizational compliance. Show less
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Coalition For Immigrant Freedom
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Programs & Development
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Feb 2011 - Feb 2015
Overseeing the implementation of contract programsDeveloping and implementing marketing strategySupervise and manages civics program, instructors, evening and weekend staffCollecting daily and monthly reports from administrative assistantsWorking closely with directors on managing and tracking income generated by fee for serviceWorking closely with directors on implementing development and marketing planDevelop and maintain partnership with alliesRepresent NMCIR at community eventsManage, lead and participate in citizenship drives and workshopsParticipate in “Know your Rights” workshops and other community outreachCoordinate with Board of Trustees and staff fundraising events Research and draft grant proposalsDevelop and manage donor databaseManage government and foundation contract reportingManage internship/volunteer programsInterface with media on issues regarding immigrationCoordinates with directors on keeping personnel files up to date Show less
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Development & Civic Program Coordinator
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Aug 2007 - Jan 2011
Coordinate all special projects, teach ESL/Civic courses, organize all fundraising events, research potential funding sources, grant-writing, contract management and cultivate donor relations.
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Citizenship & Civic Participation Program Associate/Immigration Specialist
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
• Assisted participants with citizenship and other immigration related applications• Coordinated Immigration workshops and Citizenship Drives• Teach English Citizenship Class to adults• Translations of legal documents
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Syracuse University Student Centers & Programming Services
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Syracuse, New York Area
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Building Manager
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Apr 2004 - Jul 2006
September 2005 Employee of the Month Managed and supervised the activities and functions with the centers and the staff facilitating events and services Handled emergency situations, disturbances, alarms in two buildings: 200,000 and 80,000 square feet buildings Resolved conflict management issues such as the double booking of conference rooms and student's complaints Oversaw the transactions/cash deposits and withdrawals for the Bookstore, Dining Department and Box office September 2005 Employee of the Month Managed and supervised the activities and functions with the centers and the staff facilitating events and services Handled emergency situations, disturbances, alarms in two buildings: 200,000 and 80,000 square feet buildings Resolved conflict management issues such as the double booking of conference rooms and student's complaints Oversaw the transactions/cash deposits and withdrawals for the Bookstore, Dining Department and Box office
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Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights
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Syracuse, New York Area
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Intern- Research Analyst
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Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
Analyzed current diversity training issues, which aim to deter discriminatory acts in the system of law enforcement Translated documents from English to Spanish Worked with legal and training division for both the Police and Correctional departments for research Surveyed participants to gauge effectiveness of training Created a survey/questionnaire for director of office to be used in future workshops Analyzed current diversity training issues, which aim to deter discriminatory acts in the system of law enforcement Translated documents from English to Spanish Worked with legal and training division for both the Police and Correctional departments for research Surveyed participants to gauge effectiveness of training Created a survey/questionnaire for director of office to be used in future workshops
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Syracuse University Literacy Corps
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Syracuse, New York Area
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Tutor/Teacher Assistant
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Oct 2002 - Jul 2004
Educated children in an under-represented elementary school assisting with their academic achievement Developed new teaching patterns in collaboration with the teachers which motivated students to learn Supervised programs and activities carried throughout the school day for a classroom of up to 20 children Assisted with the coordination of cultural events for the month of October (Latino Heritage Month) Implemented "One-on-One" time with the tutor for students with special academic needs Show less
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Syracuse University
B.A, International Relations -
1998 - 2002
NormanThomas High School
H.S. Diploma, Office Technology
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