Experience

People's Action

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Housing Forward

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Grants

  • Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

• Grants Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2022

  As the Grants Manager at Housing Forward, I am responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, government, and corporate sources to support and enhance our current $13.5M agency budget. I write proposals and submit reports on grant-funded projects and track grant status for approximately 40-50 applications annually. Public and Private Grant applications and reporting • Manage the organization’s grant… Show more As the Grants Manager at Housing Forward, I am responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, government, and corporate sources to support and enhance our current $13.5M agency budget. I write proposals and submit reports on grant-funded projects and track grant status for approximately 40-50 applications annually. Public and Private Grant applications and reporting • Manage the organization’s grant calendar including submission and reporting deadlines. • Manage all aspects of the grant application process for public and private grantors. • Write and edits grant proposals, including the assembly of all proposal attachments and supporting materials, correspondences with funder and grant reports • Work with appropriate program and administrative staff to obtain all necessary information on programs for inclusion in grant proposals and funder reports to execute application and reporting processes. • Manage grant files, including electronic and hard copy files, of all applications and correspondence. Donor Relations • Support Director of Development & Communications in donor relationship management of grant funders • Conduct prospect research to identify and solicit new sources of public, corporate and foundation funding and opportunities. • Manage relationships with selected donors



Obama Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Community Leadership Corps

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019



YWCA McLean County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Grants

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Researched and identify new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding sources. • Authored grant proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations and/or identified funding opportunities. • Generated revenues for client programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant proposals. • Supervised interns in grant research and writing. • Implemented and maintain a master association funding… Show more • Researched and identify new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding sources. • Authored grant proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations and/or identified funding opportunities. • Generated revenues for client programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant proposals. • Supervised interns in grant research and writing. • Implemented and maintain a master association funding calendar. • Managed and report on current grants as needed. • Served as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.

• Grants and Marketing Coordinator

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Created and updated marketing materials, including print and web. • Wrote articles, press releases, blog posts, and more. • Designed and created program flyers, event invitations, social media graphics, and more. • Managed social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Wordpress. • Supervised interns in marketing, public relations, grant writing, and research. • Researched, authored grants, and applied for funding opportunities. • Assisted in the planning… Show more • Created and updated marketing materials, including print and web. • Wrote articles, press releases, blog posts, and more. • Designed and created program flyers, event invitations, social media graphics, and more. • Managed social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Wordpress. • Supervised interns in marketing, public relations, grant writing, and research. • Researched, authored grants, and applied for funding opportunities. • Assisted in the planning and implementation of events for the organization, including four annual fundraising events.



Illinois Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Defined, implemented, and maintained the IWU Give a Day Campaign. Archived past projects and community partners in a database. Communicated with leaders of student organizations around the Give a Day Campaign. Connected students with volunteer or engagement opportunities. Updated website with current engagement opportunities using Wordpress. Utilized and updated social media sites including Facebook and Twitter using Hootsuite. Analyzed data from Year One of the Give a Day Campaign and… Show more Defined, implemented, and maintained the IWU Give a Day Campaign. Archived past projects and community partners in a database. Communicated with leaders of student organizations around the Give a Day Campaign. Connected students with volunteer or engagement opportunities. Updated website with current engagement opportunities using Wordpress. Utilized and updated social media sites including Facebook and Twitter using Hootsuite. Analyzed data from Year One of the Give a Day Campaign and designed year-end report. Show less Defined, implemented, and maintained the IWU Give a Day Campaign. Archived past projects and community partners in a database. Communicated with leaders of student organizations around the Give a Day Campaign. Connected students with volunteer or engagement opportunities. Updated website with current engagement opportunities using Wordpress. Utilized and updated social media sites including Facebook and Twitter using Hootsuite. Analyzed data from Year One of the Give a Day Campaign and… Show more Defined, implemented, and maintained the IWU Give a Day Campaign. Archived past projects and community partners in a database. Communicated with leaders of student organizations around the Give a Day Campaign. Connected students with volunteer or engagement opportunities. Updated website with current engagement opportunities using Wordpress. Utilized and updated social media sites including Facebook and Twitter using Hootsuite. Analyzed data from Year One of the Give a Day Campaign and designed year-end report. Show less



Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts Per

• United States

• Marketing Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Created marketing materials for upcoming BCPA performances and events. Designed posters for upcoming Student Spotlight Series events using Adobe Creative Suite. Compiled data for newsletters, wrote program articles and press releases, and updated information for community contacts. Researched best practices for various policies. Created marketing materials for upcoming BCPA performances and events. Designed posters for upcoming Student Spotlight Series events using Adobe Creative Suite. Compiled data for newsletters, wrote program articles and press releases, and updated information for community contacts. Researched best practices for various policies.



Funky Fish Swim Club

• Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Coach

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  Planned practices for 12-13 children, ages 6-8 years old. Communicated with swimmers, parents, other coaches and evaluate progress of swimmers. Planned practices for 12-13 children, ages 6-8 years old. Communicated with swimmers, parents, other coaches and evaluate progress of swimmers.



State Farm

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Resources Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Gathered data on best practices for a new auto claims handling tool by communicating with employees, sales leaders, field specialists, and agents. Analyzed data and led presentations to present findings to sales leaders and field specialists. Updated online training information to reflect new findings. Developed a support video for the new auto claims-handling tool. Gathered data on best practices for a new auto claims handling tool by communicating with employees, sales leaders, field specialists, and agents. Analyzed data and led presentations to present findings to sales leaders and field specialists. Updated online training information to reflect new findings. Developed a support video for the new auto claims-handling tool.



YWCA McLean County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Young Wonders Marketing Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Rebranded the child care services, including a new comprehensive name and a new logo, designed using Adobe Creative Suite. Researched and presented new ways to re-market the new name to the community. Initiated new connections to other organizations in the community. Authored a grant for diversity art and reading program for the Young Wonders: Early Education and Youth Development program. Rebranded the child care services, including a new comprehensive name and a new logo, designed using Adobe Creative Suite. Researched and presented new ways to re-market the new name to the community. Initiated new connections to other organizations in the community. Authored a grant for diversity art and reading program for the Young Wonders: Early Education and Youth Development program.



Community Cancer Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foundation Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Compiled lists of past, current, and potential donors for the Community Cancer Center Foundation using Raiser’s Edge. Managed and filed donor pledge forms and payments. Compiled lists of past, current, and potential donors for the Community Cancer Center Foundation using Raiser’s Edge. Managed and filed donor pledge forms and payments.