Brittany Kirk
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Jen Hughes
I have had the pleasure of working with Brittany since 2012 at Ventures and have always appreciated her vision, commitment to making an organization sustainable, and always being aligned with the mission of the organization. In my experience in working on multiple and complex projects with Brittany, she has the ability to balance the strategic and the tactical, leading both teams of staff, board, and funders. She excels at collaborative projects, bringing a systems lens to HR and operations, and is passionate about her work and helping others succeed in their roles. I have learned so much from her and appreciate her willingness to always share her knowledge.
Juan L.
I had the privilege of working with Brittany for over four years, through my board service service at Ventures. Since I met her, I was very impressed with her very strong communication and problem solving skills. In the past two years, I have seen her grown into a leadership role where she became a people manager. Just like anything she does, she took this challenge with a great deal of proactivity, energy and passion. She learned very quickly how to be the an effective leader for her team. It’s has been a pleasure working with Brittany and I have no doubt she will be a great asset to any organization she is part of.
Srijan Chakraborty
Brittany did a quick and thorough analysis of Hunger Intervention Program's grant portfolio. What I appreciated most was her very specific recommendations with clear guidance on how to achieve them. She even included potential grant opportunities, sample narratives, and both short-term as well as long-term strategies to be successful with fundraising. Our board of directors found her report valuable and actionable. It was a pleasure to work with Brittany!
Jen Hughes
I have had the pleasure of working with Brittany since 2012 at Ventures and have always appreciated her vision, commitment to making an organization sustainable, and always being aligned with the mission of the organization. In my experience in working on multiple and complex projects with Brittany, she has the ability to balance the strategic and the tactical, leading both teams of staff, board, and funders. She excels at collaborative projects, bringing a systems lens to HR and operations, and is passionate about her work and helping others succeed in their roles. I have learned so much from her and appreciate her willingness to always share her knowledge.
Juan L.
I had the privilege of working with Brittany for over four years, through my board service service at Ventures. Since I met her, I was very impressed with her very strong communication and problem solving skills. In the past two years, I have seen her grown into a leadership role where she became a people manager. Just like anything she does, she took this challenge with a great deal of proactivity, energy and passion. She learned very quickly how to be the an effective leader for her team. It’s has been a pleasure working with Brittany and I have no doubt she will be a great asset to any organization she is part of.
Srijan Chakraborty
Brittany did a quick and thorough analysis of Hunger Intervention Program's grant portfolio. What I appreciated most was her very specific recommendations with clear guidance on how to achieve them. She even included potential grant opportunities, sample narratives, and both short-term as well as long-term strategies to be successful with fundraising. Our board of directors found her report valuable and actionable. It was a pleasure to work with Brittany!
Jen Hughes
I have had the pleasure of working with Brittany since 2012 at Ventures and have always appreciated her vision, commitment to making an organization sustainable, and always being aligned with the mission of the organization. In my experience in working on multiple and complex projects with Brittany, she has the ability to balance the strategic and the tactical, leading both teams of staff, board, and funders. She excels at collaborative projects, bringing a systems lens to HR and operations, and is passionate about her work and helping others succeed in their roles. I have learned so much from her and appreciate her willingness to always share her knowledge.
Juan L.
I had the privilege of working with Brittany for over four years, through my board service service at Ventures. Since I met her, I was very impressed with her very strong communication and problem solving skills. In the past two years, I have seen her grown into a leadership role where she became a people manager. Just like anything she does, she took this challenge with a great deal of proactivity, energy and passion. She learned very quickly how to be the an effective leader for her team. It’s has been a pleasure working with Brittany and I have no doubt she will be a great asset to any organization she is part of.
Srijan Chakraborty
Brittany did a quick and thorough analysis of Hunger Intervention Program's grant portfolio. What I appreciated most was her very specific recommendations with clear guidance on how to achieve them. She even included potential grant opportunities, sample narratives, and both short-term as well as long-term strategies to be successful with fundraising. Our board of directors found her report valuable and actionable. It was a pleasure to work with Brittany!
Jen Hughes
I have had the pleasure of working with Brittany since 2012 at Ventures and have always appreciated her vision, commitment to making an organization sustainable, and always being aligned with the mission of the organization. In my experience in working on multiple and complex projects with Brittany, she has the ability to balance the strategic and the tactical, leading both teams of staff, board, and funders. She excels at collaborative projects, bringing a systems lens to HR and operations, and is passionate about her work and helping others succeed in their roles. I have learned so much from her and appreciate her willingness to always share her knowledge.
Juan L.
I had the privilege of working with Brittany for over four years, through my board service service at Ventures. Since I met her, I was very impressed with her very strong communication and problem solving skills. In the past two years, I have seen her grown into a leadership role where she became a people manager. Just like anything she does, she took this challenge with a great deal of proactivity, energy and passion. She learned very quickly how to be the an effective leader for her team. It’s has been a pleasure working with Brittany and I have no doubt she will be a great asset to any organization she is part of.
Srijan Chakraborty
Brittany did a quick and thorough analysis of Hunger Intervention Program's grant portfolio. What I appreciated most was her very specific recommendations with clear guidance on how to achieve them. She even included potential grant opportunities, sample narratives, and both short-term as well as long-term strategies to be successful with fundraising. Our board of directors found her report valuable and actionable. It was a pleasure to work with Brittany!
Experience
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Cloudbreak Collective
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and President
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Jul 2020 - Present
Read more: www.cloudbreakcollective.com Cloudbreak is a team of fundraisers and writers. We deliver clear, calm, action-oriented fundraising services for nonprofits of all sizes, missions, and locations. Cloudbreak is based in the Pacific Northwest. In this gray area of the country, moments when the sun shines through the clouds often feel like a collective deep breath. A new perspective. A lifting of the real and figurative fog. We aim to achieve this moment of cloudbreak with our clients, working alongside you to untangle fundraising, clarify your goals, and find simple paths forward. Show less
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The Ostara Group
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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
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
Led a team of 10+ consultants delivering fundraising, campaigns, strategic planning, grantseeking, and leadership coaching services for nonprofit organizations; Managed new business development processes and supported the growth of operational systems.
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Senior Consultant, Director of Grant Services
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
Led a team of 3-5+ consultants delivering grant coaching and writing for nonprofit organizations.
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Senior Consultant, Grants Team Manager
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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Ventures Non Profit
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director
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2014 - 2018
Managed fund development, human resources, finances, operations, and program evaluation for mid-sized nonprofit organization ($1M annual budget and 10-15 employees).
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Grants and Evaluation Manager
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2013 - 2014
Managed portfolio of approximately $1million in government and private grants for micro-enterprise development organization
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Freelance
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Greater Seattle Area
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Principal & Consultant
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2014 - 2016
Grantwriting, fundraising, and program evaluation for nonprofit organizations Grantwriting, fundraising, and program evaluation for nonprofit organizations
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Capital Area Food Bank
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Education Specialist
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2012 - 2013
Built organizational capacity to provide and evaluate high-quality nutrition education programs Built organizational capacity to provide and evaluate high-quality nutrition education programs
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Ventures Non Profit
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Evaluation Coordinator & Grants Assistant
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2010 - 2012
Designed integrated program evaluation systems for 8+ microenterprise development programs; reported to 20+ funders per year, including 5+ federal contracts Designed integrated program evaluation systems for 8+ microenterprise development programs; reported to 20+ funders per year, including 5+ federal contracts
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Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Outcomes Researcher
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2010 - 2010
Led development and execution of outcome measurement tool for home purchase assistance program Led development and execution of outcome measurement tool for home purchase assistance program
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SACA
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Family Liaison
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2008 - 2009
Managed case load of 40-50 families as bilingual social worker in E.R. Martin Elementary School in the School District of Lancaster in Pennsylvania. Managed case load of 40-50 families as bilingual social worker in E.R. Martin Elementary School in the School District of Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
MPA (Master of Public Administration), Nonprofit Management and Evaluation -
Franklin & Marshall College
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, Spanish -
Lehigh University
Completed first year of Bachelor of Arts, with honors
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