Experience

Children's National Hospital Foundation

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, Development and Editorial Strategy

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Washington, DC



Howard University

• Grant Writer, Major Gifts

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2021

  Washington, DC Works directly with University Cabinet members (senior management) and senior faculty including Deans and Department Chairs, as well as other faculty and staff, to secure gifts generally in the five to six-figure range. Researches, writes, and reports on corporate foundation, private foundation, family foundation, and the occasional government grant. Works with all Schools and Colleges of the University, and the University Hospital. In 2019, was lead grant writer on a 7-figure gift, at that… Show more Works directly with University Cabinet members (senior management) and senior faculty including Deans and Department Chairs, as well as other faculty and staff, to secure gifts generally in the five to six-figure range. Researches, writes, and reports on corporate foundation, private foundation, family foundation, and the occasional government grant. Works with all Schools and Colleges of the University, and the University Hospital. In 2019, was lead grant writer on a 7-figure gift, at that time one of the largest private gifts in the University's history. Lead writer on grants totalling over $11M in 2020. Major foundation accounts that I secure and manage include: General Motors, William Randolph Hearst Foundations, Pfizer Charitable Giving, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Ford Motor Fund, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Henry Luce Foundation, Arconic Foundation, and Verizon Foundation. Show less



Seabury Resources for Aging

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2017

  Lead writer for successful proposals to the DC Office on Aging totaling $8M per year. Lead writer for $746,000 grant awarded by the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) and Washington Council of Governments (WCOG). Research new foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities for organization’s primary community programs. Conduct background data research for proposals which may include direct interviews with clients and other stakeholders. Maintain grants status report… Show more Lead writer for successful proposals to the DC Office on Aging totaling $8M per year. Lead writer for $746,000 grant awarded by the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) and Washington Council of Governments (WCOG). Research new foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities for organization’s primary community programs. Conduct background data research for proposals which may include direct interviews with clients and other stakeholders. Maintain grants status report and deadline calendar. Write clear, logical, and persuasive proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports (approximately 50 a year). Provide administrative and event planning support for organizational events, including annual benefit gala. Update donor database. Represent Seabury at United Way/CFC Fairs. Work directly with senior management as well as coordinating efforts between departments, fostering positive working relationships throughout organization. Show less



Washington Animal Rescue League

• Development Officer

  • Dec 2009 - Apr 2011

  Strategized all corporate and foundation fundraising efforts for organization. Served as main point of contact for a portfolio of over 200 prospective and current donors. Managed relationships from prospecting to cultivation through stewardship phase. Wrote foundation proposals and grant reports and researched foundation donors/prospects. Raised over $200,000 in a one-year period—$50,000 in new money (organizational budget of $5M). Secured foundation funding goals for the… Show more Strategized all corporate and foundation fundraising efforts for organization. Served as main point of contact for a portfolio of over 200 prospective and current donors. Managed relationships from prospecting to cultivation through stewardship phase. Wrote foundation proposals and grant reports and researched foundation donors/prospects. Raised over $200,000 in a one-year period—$50,000 in new money (organizational budget of $5M). Secured foundation funding goals for the year. Ensured financial reporting requirements were met. Worked with events coordinator on corporate sponsorship benefits packages. Developed strategies with chief development officer to reach new corporations and new and lapsed foundations. Managed workplace giving programs on back-end for CFC and United Way. Built effective working relationships internally at WARL and externally with corporations and foundations. Show less



College Summit

• Grant Writer

  • Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

  Researched, wrote and edited letters for philanthropic support. Produced proposals for national and local funding, including initial draft of a successful $275K grant. Submitted over 50 proposals and reports in a one-year period. Produced reports for stewardship material for individual, foundation and corporate donors. Developed funding proposals by collaborating with Program, Finance, and Marketing staff. Translated complex concepts to lay language.



GCH Endowment

• Development Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2007

  In a project-specific job, collaborating with the president of this preschool advocacy organization, created a base of support for a 5-year-old organization which had not previously sought outside funding. Managed relationships from prospecting and cultivation through stewardship. Offered advice and guidance to President on basic fundraising strategies and techniques. Wrote successful grant proposals and provided timely grant reports. Secured sponsorship of 22 DC Play Block public… Show more In a project-specific job, collaborating with the president of this preschool advocacy organization, created a base of support for a 5-year-old organization which had not previously sought outside funding. Managed relationships from prospecting and cultivation through stewardship. Offered advice and guidance to President on basic fundraising strategies and techniques. Wrote successful grant proposals and provided timely grant reports. Secured sponsorship of 22 DC Play Block public art sculptures, which were then exhibited throughout the District of Columbia during the summer of 2007. Obtained substantial in-kind support for the DC Play Block project. Organized fundraising events such as a thank you breakfast for sponsors and potential sponsors. Initiated important new friendships and partnerships for the Endowment. Show less