Experience

CAIR-CA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Researched grant opportunities from foundations, government, and corporate sources Drafted grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization's opportunities Worked with other departments to gather information necessary to complete grant applications and reporting requirements Submitted proposals and reports to grant manager for approval Responded to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals Maintained… Show more Researched grant opportunities from foundations, government, and corporate sources Drafted grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization's opportunities Worked with other departments to gather information necessary to complete grant applications and reporting requirements Submitted proposals and reports to grant manager for approval Responded to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals Maintained positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders Maintained system for document tracking, follow up on grant deliverables, and submitted reports as required on a timely basis Show less



United Palestinian Appeal

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

• Grants Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2022

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Oversaw the preparation and submission of successful grant proposals and grant reports Developed successful letters of inquiry and concept notes for institutional funders Worked with program staff and field staff to develop grant-funded projects and receive accurate information for grant reports Maintained relationships and communicated with institutional funders Spearheaded the development of a monitoring and evaluation policy for the organization Drafted risk management policy… Show more Oversaw the preparation and submission of successful grant proposals and grant reports Developed successful letters of inquiry and concept notes for institutional funders Worked with program staff and field staff to develop grant-funded projects and receive accurate information for grant reports Maintained relationships and communicated with institutional funders Spearheaded the development of a monitoring and evaluation policy for the organization Drafted risk management policy and edited other organization policies and procedures Provided communications staff accurate information on programs and projects for the annual report and other media Preformed miscellaneous tasks in communications, fundraising, and translation as needed

• Grants Associate

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Drafted letters of inquiry, concept notes, and grant proposals. Conducted competitive analyses to determine what programs and services are already available. Conducted background research on relevant issues. Conducted data entry for gift and contact records to ensure accurate and timely processing, tracking, and acknowledgement of donations. Supported program payment processing.



Arthritis Foundation

• Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Phoenix, Arizona Assisted in planning and marketing events, including camps, walks, galas, celebrations, and kick-off events Researched grant opportunities and assisted with grant writing Created advertising and promotional material for organization Managed databases to ensure that all information is organized and up-to-date



Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association

• Vice President of Events

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Planned Fall Retreat at R-C Boy Scout Ranch Directed, organized, and managed events for the NLASA Filled out funding request forms Delegated tasks to the Events Committee



Alliance Management Institute Campaign

• Fundraiser

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  Fundraising with a class of 22 students to attend AMI Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah Meeting with faculty, staff, and alumni at ASU to raise money Campaign goal is $33,500



Lincoln Family YMCA

• Volunteer

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Working in a group of six people to plan a Jiu Jitsu program for the YMCA Completed agency description, needs assessment, program description, goals, and objectives Currently preparing program promotion plan, organization, risk management plan, and evaluation



Dhahran Recreational Library, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

• Volunteer

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Planned and organized Eid celebration event at the library Printed out IDs for new employees Organized books, videos, and magazines Managed story-time and entertainment session for children



Valley of the Sun United Way

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

• Volunteer

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

  Volunteered as a guest guide for homeless people, or people at the risk of homelessness Escorted individual guests to the service areas of their needs Assisted service providers by explaining the guests’ situations and desires Documented the guests’ need and which service area fulfilled their needs



Laura Danieli Senior Center

• Volunteer

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Planned a celebration for the Laura Danieli Senior Center in Phoenix, in celebration for the success of the volunteer project conducted by the NLM 160 class of ASU Coordinated with the cooks at the Senior Center for utensils and supplies Implemented marketing and decorating for signature event Overlooked the food portions of the seniors during the celebration, and cleaning up afterwards.