Experience

YWCA of Greater Portland
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Grant Writer

  • Nov 2023 - Present


Contracted with Various Organizations

• Grant Writer (Freelance)

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2023

  Wrote government and foundation grant proposals on behalf of the following organizations: The Village Free School (Portland, OR), El Programa Hispano Catolico (Gresham, OR), Dave's Killer Bread Foundation (Milwaukie, OR), Piece by Piece (Los Angeles, CA), and PATH (Los Angeles, CA). Wrote successful grant proposals in response to RFPs issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Multnomah County… Show more Wrote government and foundation grant proposals on behalf of the following organizations: The Village Free School (Portland, OR), El Programa Hispano Catolico (Gresham, OR), Dave's Killer Bread Foundation (Milwaukie, OR), Piece by Piece (Los Angeles, CA), and PATH (Los Angeles, CA). Wrote successful grant proposals in response to RFPs issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Multnomah County Homeless Family System of Care, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), National Endowment for the Arts, Portland Children's Levy, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and the California Arts Council, as well as numerous private foundations. Show less Wrote government and foundation grant proposals on behalf of the following organizations: The Village Free School (Portland, OR), El Programa Hispano Catolico (Gresham, OR), Dave's Killer Bread Foundation (Milwaukie, OR), Piece by Piece (Los Angeles, CA), and PATH (Los Angeles, CA). Wrote successful grant proposals in response to RFPs issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Multnomah County… Show more Wrote government and foundation grant proposals on behalf of the following organizations: The Village Free School (Portland, OR), El Programa Hispano Catolico (Gresham, OR), Dave's Killer Bread Foundation (Milwaukie, OR), Piece by Piece (Los Angeles, CA), and PATH (Los Angeles, CA). Wrote successful grant proposals in response to RFPs issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Multnomah County Homeless Family System of Care, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), National Endowment for the Arts, Portland Children's Levy, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and the California Arts Council, as well as numerous private foundations. Show less



Gateway to College National Network

• Director of Foundation Relations

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  Oversaw GtCNN's requests for grant funding in support of specific network initiatives and the organization's $2.6 million operating budget. Established organization's first grants management calendar and built prospect list. As a result, increased number of proposals submitted by 78% in 2016 (compared to 2015). Responsible for achieving 10x the number of grants awarded in 2016 vs. 2015 (all new funders). Managed/conducted grant development activities resulting in more than $3… Show more Oversaw GtCNN's requests for grant funding in support of specific network initiatives and the organization's $2.6 million operating budget. Established organization's first grants management calendar and built prospect list. As a result, increased number of proposals submitted by 78% in 2016 (compared to 2015). Responsible for achieving 10x the number of grants awarded in 2016 vs. 2015 (all new funders). Managed/conducted grant development activities resulting in more than $3 million in grant awards in 2016. Oversaw grant writing efforts of two development staff. Show less Oversaw GtCNN's requests for grant funding in support of specific network initiatives and the organization's $2.6 million operating budget. Established organization's first grants management calendar and built prospect list. As a result, increased number of proposals submitted by 78% in 2016 (compared to 2015). Responsible for achieving 10x the number of grants awarded in 2016 vs. 2015 (all new funders). Managed/conducted grant development activities resulting in more than $3… Show more Oversaw GtCNN's requests for grant funding in support of specific network initiatives and the organization's $2.6 million operating budget. Established organization's first grants management calendar and built prospect list. As a result, increased number of proposals submitted by 78% in 2016 (compared to 2015). Responsible for achieving 10x the number of grants awarded in 2016 vs. 2015 (all new funders). Managed/conducted grant development activities resulting in more than $3 million in grant awards in 2016. Oversaw grant writing efforts of two development staff. Show less



People Assisting The Homeless (PATH)

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

• Director of Development, Grants

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2015

  Managed calendar of more than 150 public and private grant applications, resulting in more than $22 million in public and private funds in FY 2014/2015. Oversaw entire proposal process: coordinated with program managers, conducted research, wrote proposals, created budgets, tracked awards, and managed reporting. Managed Associate Director and Grant Writer.

• Grants & Communications Coordinator

  • May 2009 - Dec 2013

  Served as editor for PovertyInsights.org, a multi-contributor blog discussing homelessness, housing, and poverty in the United States. Launched blog and recruited 15 contributors, including nationally renowned homelessness expert Nan Roman. Proofread and copyedited posts written by featured contributors. Wrote research-based government, foundation, and corporate grant applications that resulted in more than $7 million in new funds for 2012/2013 fiscal year. Created copy and rough… Show more Served as editor for PovertyInsights.org, a multi-contributor blog discussing homelessness, housing, and poverty in the United States. Launched blog and recruited 15 contributors, including nationally renowned homelessness expert Nan Roman. Proofread and copyedited posts written by featured contributors. Wrote research-based government, foundation, and corporate grant applications that resulted in more than $7 million in new funds for 2012/2013 fiscal year. Created copy and rough layouts for fundraising campaigns, including annual Imaginary Feast, which raised more than $400,000 in 2013 (60% increase from two years prior). Researched, wrote, and edited content in multiple mediums for all areas of the organization, including web content, social media, marketing materials, press releases, external communications, internal documents, and email communications for more than 8,000 subscribers.



NuWire Investor

• Staff Writer

  • Oct 2007 - Sep 2008

  Wrote 140 online articles about alternative investment topics ranging from Brazilian real estate to the long-term cost of raising children (credited as “Cali Zimmerman”). Conducted intensive research into each topic throughout the story development process, including online research, print research, and interviews with topic experts. Wrote 140 online articles about alternative investment topics ranging from Brazilian real estate to the long-term cost of raising children (credited as “Cali Zimmerman”). Conducted intensive research into each topic throughout the story development process, including online research, print research, and interviews with topic experts.



Pearson Custom Publishing

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proofreader (Temporary Contract)

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Proofread copy for college-level academic textbooks against originals to identify and compile lists of errors for editors. Proofread copy for college-level academic textbooks against originals to identify and compile lists of errors for editors.



Baker's Plays

• Editorial Assistant

  • Sep 2005 - May 2006

  Read and reviewed two to five incoming scripts per week, and provided script coverage to editor. Edited/proofread manuscripts before printing. Processed royalty requests, and coordinated script orders with warehouse. Assisted with payment processing and distribution to more than 200 playwrights. Read and reviewed two to five incoming scripts per week, and provided script coverage to editor. Edited/proofread manuscripts before printing. Processed royalty requests, and coordinated script orders with warehouse. Assisted with payment processing and distribution to more than 200 playwrights.