Experience

Tikkun Grant Advancement

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer & Researcher

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Tikkun Grant Advancement is a consulting practice focused exclusively on grant-seeking. Owner Emily Johnson founded the agency to pursue "Tikkun Olam" -- Hebrew for "repairing the world". Our philosophy is to deliver a strong return on investment by providing right-sized services to change-making organizations working towards racial and economic equity. Our strategic research identifies the strongest prospects for your organization and our team of highly skilled writers has a success rate of 84%. Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer and Researcher

  • May 2021 - Present

  Helping nonprofits prepare for funding opportunities by establishing grant readiness, working with program staff to articulate measurable goals and need, and writing compelling applications to secure support. Helping nonprofits prepare for funding opportunities by establishing grant readiness, working with program staff to articulate measurable goals and need, and writing compelling applications to secure support.



Hope Haven

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer

  • Mar 2018 - May 2021

  Identify, research, and pursue grant funding for eleven different programs and services at Hope Haven. Building donor support begins by understanding the history and priorities of each donor and introducing donors to Hope Haven's mission. Donor funds support program initiatives and financial assistance to families in need. Since 1926, Hope Haven has helped children and families overcome the obstacles of intellectual, physical, learning, and mental health challenges. Identify, research, and pursue grant funding for eleven different programs and services at Hope Haven. Building donor support begins by understanding the history and priorities of each donor and introducing donors to Hope Haven's mission. Donor funds support program initiatives and financial assistance to families in need. Since 1926, Hope Haven has helped children and families overcome the obstacles of intellectual, physical, learning, and mental health challenges.



Fort Bend ISD, Grace School Houston

• Educator

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2015

  Applied multiple approaches to teaching math in both public and private school settings in classes ranging from 8 to 35 students. Adjusted approaches to individual needs to accommodate different learning styles and challenges including gifted, special needs and English language learners. Developed excellent communication channels with parents and students and a reputation for incorporating new approaches to lessons, including the use of technology and online learning tools. Served six years as a full time certified teacher of mathematics and six years as a substitute teacher of multiple subjects Show less



Center for Urban Transportation Research

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications/Marketing Associate

  • Apr 1991 - Nov 1997

  Had a role in a variety of team projects that included writing and producing research summaries, reports and project proposals as well as coordinating meetings and events. Work performed both on site and from a home-based office as a telecommuter. Had a role in a variety of team projects that included writing and producing research summaries, reports and project proposals as well as coordinating meetings and events. Work performed both on site and from a home-based office as a telecommuter.



Floridians for Better Transportation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Communications Director

  • Mar 1989 - Feb 1991

  Our organization monitored and engaged in legislation and budgeting issues that affected the transportation industry in Florida. Managed communication with board members, legislative decision makers and other stakeholders including road builders, equipment and material suppliers, and municipalities. Coordinated all phases of special events and joint meetings with industry, community, and other target groups. Our organization monitored and engaged in legislation and budgeting issues that affected the transportation industry in Florida. Managed communication with board members, legislative decision makers and other stakeholders including road builders, equipment and material suppliers, and municipalities. Coordinated all phases of special events and joint meetings with industry, community, and other target groups.



Ketchum Public Relations

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Account Executive

  • Aug 1987 - Feb 1989

  Clients included Henrietta Egleston Children's Hospital, Treasury Drug, Baskin Robbins, Sylvan Learning Centers, Charter Medical Corporation and CARE. Increased awareness through press releases, story pitches and special events, capitalizing on angles and ideas to promote clients' relevance to potential audiences. Clients included Henrietta Egleston Children's Hospital, Treasury Drug, Baskin Robbins, Sylvan Learning Centers, Charter Medical Corporation and CARE. Increased awareness through press releases, story pitches and special events, capitalizing on angles and ideas to promote clients' relevance to potential audiences.



Manning Selvage and Lee Public Relations

• Intern

  • Sep 1986 - Dec 1986

  Participated in projects for Mobil Land Development Corp., Alston & Byrd Law Firm, Henrietta Egleston Children's Hospital, and Avon Participated in projects for Mobil Land Development Corp., Alston & Byrd Law Firm, Henrietta Egleston Children's Hospital, and Avon