Senior Grants Manager

• May 2023 - Present

Grant Writer

• Sep 2021 - Present

Writer

• Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

Wrote marketing content about books and audiobooks. Wrote marketing content about books and audiobooks.

Book Reviewer

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2021

Reviewed self-published books for Kirkus Indie. My reviews were featured online and in print. Reviewed self-published books for Kirkus Indie. My reviews were featured online and in print.

Development Associate

• Mar 2017 - Sep 2019

Worked closely with Director of Advancement and Communications to secure grants, write communications materials, and coordinate fundraising events. • Wrote copy for 2017 Annual Report. • Wrote Year-End Appeal letter and success stories, monthly newsletters (http://www.bronxworks.org/bronxworks-newsletters), scripts for major events, and correspondence on behalf of Executive Director. • Organized major fundraising events with Director of Advancement and Communications. • Attended Board meetings and wrote minutes; drafted e-mails on behalf of Board Chair. Show less

Grant Writer

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

Worked closely with grants team to cultivate new funding opportunities and maintain existing streams of revenue. Wrote foundation and government grant proposals and reports in collaboration with other team members. • Performed prospect research, drafted letter of inquiry, facilitated donor meeting, and wrote proposal resulting in award of $10,000 from new funder. • Created budgets for grant reports and proposals. • Wrote summaries of requests for proposals to assist in determining applicability. Show less

Development Associate

• 2015 - Jul 2016

• February 2016: Started managing five foundations. • Manage donation tracking and donor e-mail lists for the Director of Institutional Giving and a Senior Foundation Officer.• Draft correspondence for President to send to donors. • Review and evaluate grant reports and proposals.• Serve as point of contact on reports and proposals; manage document process to completion.• July 2015: Appointed Co-Chair of Stories and Solutions Subcommittee, one of four groups in EDF’s Diversity Committee.• File correspondence in donor management software.• Schedule meetings and perform administrative tasks as needed. Show less

Development Assistant

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2015

• Managed the Vice President of Institutional Giving’s calendar.• Liaised with staff on grant reports and proposals.• Performed a variety of data entry, record-keeping, and clerical tasks.• Managed receipt of grant awards and ensured that all requirements were met. • Drafted acknowledgments and communicated with portfolio managers for edits and final approval.• Trained a Development Coordinator, Development Associate, and Development Assistant. • Provided administrative support to the Vice President of Development. Show less

Assistant to the Executive Director

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

• Performed prospect research and assisted the Executive Director with special projects. • Prepared for and attended Board meetings; drafted meeting minutes. • Served as Manager on Duty several times a month. • Performed development and curatorial research. • Performed prospect research and assisted the Executive Director with special projects. • Prepared for and attended Board meetings; drafted meeting minutes. • Served as Manager on Duty several times a month. • Performed development and curatorial research.

Marketing Intern

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

Editorial Intern

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

Intern

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

Intern

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Intern

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

Teacher

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

Page

• Jun 2005 - Jul 2005