Experience

Living Streets Alliance

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

• Development Associate

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Grant writerDatabase managerMembership and sponsorship managerCommunications planner Grant writerDatabase managerMembership and sponsorship managerCommunications planner



Acacia Database Management

• Owner

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Data is the root of a strong nonprofit. Without clean, accessible data, it's difficult for a nonprofit to develop a strategy and make informed decisions.Acacia Database Management provides guidance and services for:-Data cleanup-Data organization-Database customization and automation-Reporting-Documentation-Training-Processes and procedures Data is the root of a strong nonprofit. Without clean, accessible data, it's difficult for a nonprofit to develop a strategy and make informed decisions.Acacia Database Management provides guidance and services for:-Data cleanup-Data organization-Database customization and automation-Reporting-Documentation-Training-Processes and procedures



Self-employed

• Database Management Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

  Created automated or semi-automated processes and reports for organization executives.Built systems and processes for capturing data efficiently and effectively.Located and fixed errors and inconsistencies in databases to ensure accurate reporting.Managed databases from 250 constituents to 169,000 constituents.Generated and analyzed reports based on a variety of criteria (not just financial reports).Developed custom charts and graphs using SQL coding used to monitor goals.Led volunteer projects through Catchafire.Wrote processes and procedures to codify and streamline nonprofit development tasks, such as website standards, cultivation timelines, and database how-tos.Worked with DonorPerfect, DonorSnap, and Charityproud software.



Literacy Connects

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

• Grant Writer

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  Responsible for securing $500,000 in grant funding annually as part of a two-person team.Managed the grant cycle for 100+ grants each fiscal year, including deadlines and tasks related to LOI, proposal, acceptance paperwork, grant recognition, and reporting.Wrote 50 grants in a fiscal year to support five different programs.Edited grants for content and clarity which were prepared by the Grants Manager.Prospected grants for new sources of funding, including online research and communication with the funder to determine if the grant was a good fit for funding.

• Program Coordinator, Adult Basic Literacy

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2017

  Managed volunteer tutors and students to create a safe and productive learning environment for students to reach their goals.Collaborated with community partners, including staffing partner sites, liaising between partner staff and volunteer tutors, and professional development support for volunteer tutors.Developed and implemented training for new tutors in collaboration with team members.Provided continuing education opportunities for tutors that included one-to-one observation and coaching, leading strategy sessions, and providing assistance via phone and email.Maintained data on student hours, volunteer hours, student progress, retention rates, and budget expenditures for reporting and analysis.



Alta Vista High School

• English Teacher

  • Jul 2011 - May 2013

  Taught high school classes of up to 35 students each in a Title 1 school for a variety of English and writing courses. Developed department curriculum and daily lesson plans for 90-minute classes for each course. Sponsored the school yearbook club for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years as advisor, promoting sales, meeting deadlines and delegating tasks to yearbook students.Recognized as Teacher of the Month for innovation and collaboration. Taught high school classes of up to 35 students each in a Title 1 school for a variety of English and writing courses. Developed department curriculum and daily lesson plans for 90-minute classes for each course. Sponsored the school yearbook club for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 school years as advisor, promoting sales, meeting deadlines and delegating tasks to yearbook students.Recognized as Teacher of the Month for innovation and collaboration.