Grants Development Strategist

• Jul 2023 - Present

Director of Grants & Research

• May 2020 - Jul 2023

Grants and Research Manager

• Dec 2018 - May 2020

Grant Writer

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

Development Grants Manager

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

As this nonprofit feeding agency's first grants writer, I identified and brought in revenue that funded: 1) feeding programs; 2) disaster relief; 3) new grant research/tracking tools; and, 4) the capacity-building procurement of blending and packaging machinery, eliminating $100,000 in annually outsourced costs. Writing grants, reports, partnership proposals and strategic documents, I presented to our own and other foundation boards, managed joint-projects with other nonprofits, and represented the agency in meeting vendors, clients, and in my role as a founding member of the N.E. Florida LTRO. Reason to leave: financial layoff. Show less

Grants Writer and Researcher

• Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

Part of a Development team of 3, I was personally responsible for grants and reporting, and amassed over $3 million dollars in 18 months as awarded by the city, the Jacksonville Children's Commission, the United Way, the Delores Barr Weaver Fund, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baptist Health, and other businesses and foundations. The Bridge promoted the development of healthy, productive, self-sufficient youth and families by providing comprehensive after-school and summer camp programs serving over 3,000 K-12 inner city children annually, from the Bridge Urban Springfield (BUS) main campus, Southwind Villas (a H.U.D. public housing community), and through TEAM UP satellite programs at nearby schools. Grants written for The Bridge funded academic assistance, literacy and tutoring; a resident nurse; health and wellness screenings; job skills training and internships (BridgeWorks); meal assistance; staff salaries; a community garden/nutrition program; STEM, computers and robotics; scholarships; and, a mentoring program bonding teens to employed adults. Reason for leaving: despite a personal record of success, I was released along with the Development Director and other senior staff prior to the agency's acquisition by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida (see letter of reference). Show less

Resource Development Manager | Grant Writer

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

Contracted full-time (Tu-Fr, 40 hours) as Resource Development Manager for this St. Johns County Habitat for Humanity affiliate, I was responsible for grant writing, print and electronic marketing, public relations and direct mail campaigns. I actively researched and developed new individual, corporate and foundation donors, submitting grants and handling all reporting in funding Habitat's mission of providing home ownership opportunities to lower income families. I also maintained and updated the Keystone database, issuing automated donation receipts and acknowledgements; and, additionally wrote personalized letters of thanks to major donors and partners. I crafted the design, layout, imagery and all writing for direct mail pieces, newsletters, and marketing materials. I researched and created the datasheets, FAQs and application for the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program (CCTCP). I wrote, edited and submitted newspaper press releases and feature stories, developing contacts with media sources and arranging print/broadcast interviews for the Executive Director. I regularly promoted the organization through social media, our online blog; and, managed and maintained the website, editing WordPress pages and updating scripts managing online donations. Worked closely with the Executive Director, I composed and edited letters to V.I.P's, county commissioners, and property owners; and, collaborated with her on state housing program applications. Reason for leaving: as planned, released following the end of the one year contract (see letter of reference). Show less

Director, Business Processes | Facilities Manager | Project Manager | Grant Writer

• Apr 2011 - Feb 2014

Second Harvest North Florida distributed food to 400 feeding agencies in 17 North Florida counties as a contracted Feeding America affiliate. As Director of Business Processes, I proposed changes to staffing, equipment and technologies to increase operational efficiencies. I project managed the 2012 implementation of a Feeding America funded CERES ERP Inventory System, and generated 540 pages of operating policies, procedures and work flow diagrams detailing the complete donation to distribution cycle. For the 7-month CERES implementation, I coordinated planning, preparation, and status meetings between Jacksonville and Feeding America's Chicago-based installation team. I contracted and managed the installations on-site of fiber optic cabling; data and telephone network servers, cabinet and equipment; wireless hubs positioned throughout the warehouse, and the configuration and allocation of computer stations and phones. Coordinating weeks of department training prior to the week-long CERES ERP installation, I supervised service and support thereafter, reviewing issues with the Chicago-based support center. In 2013, I managed all planning, layout, design, permits, and build-out of a 7,000 S.F. Food Distribution Center in St. Augustine thatincluded new construction of networked offices, racking, and forklift accessible 30' cold storage and freezer units. Leading a team as Facility Director, I staged distributions, managed inventory, and coordinated twice-weekly shipments to/from Jacksonville, I managed vendor contracts, inspections, facility maintenance and pest control, operated forklifts to load/unload trucks, and hired staff. Throughout my tenure with Second Harvest, I submitted grants that funded food, programming, three 26' refrigerated box trucks, forklifts, racking, pallet jacks and facility improvements. Managing the award allocations, I purchased vehicles and equipment after researching and negotiating vendor prices, deliveries and service contracts. Show less

Marketing Contractor

• 2009 - 2011

Bell2Business was a period of 1099 self-employment focused to the design, writing and production of product/service datasheets and marketing collateral, web content, videos, webinars, enewsletters and email campaigns for businesses and technology firms. Bell2Business was a period of 1099 self-employment focused to the design, writing and production of product/service datasheets and marketing collateral, web content, videos, webinars, enewsletters and email campaigns for businesses and technology firms.

VP of Marketing and Operations

• 2004 - 2008

Asked by the CEO and Founder of Payformance to join him in a new technology venture as the VP of Marketing/Operations, I managed all marketing and operations, having additional oversight for HR, facilities maintenance, equipment leasing and contracts. I maintained all vendor relationships and purchased equipment, software, databases and other needed R&D tools. I worked directly with the software development team to write and edit the UI text being used in our visual real estate capture application to make it more user friendly and intuitive. I researched strategic partnerships, gathering business intelligence and generating sales leads. I collaborated directly with the CEO in writing and editing the strategic business plan, investor communications, proposals and contracts. I conceived, wrote and produced all sales and product marketing collateral, web site content, press releases, white papers, and training manuals. Show less

Product and Marketing Manager

• 1996 - 2004

As Product Manager, I coordinated directly with the development team, negotiated vendor contracts, purchased software development tools, coordinated testing on-site and with partners, produced reports and analytics, and crafted product data sheets and specifications, transcribing "developer speak" into more user friendly concepts and terms. In my product marketing role, I generated print, electronic and CD-based sales collateral, case studies, product sheets, technical manuals, press releases and web content describing Payformance laser check printers, our PaySpan print and online payment applications, and our PayBond fraud prevention systems. I generated prospect research, participated in partnership and business development presentations, and traveled nationally with the Business Development VP to develop new partnerships; and, managed a check imaging pilot with UNISYS, coordinating meetings, testing, and tradeshow presentations. I developed an email marketing campaign for a new tax form printing service that resulted in new business of six million tax forms. Show less

MIS Director | Alumni Director

• 1990 - 1997

As MIS Director, I built an information technology department that grew to serve 3 campuses. I designed and implemented networked student computer labs, a library satellite multimedia center, and computer-equipped classrooms. Also serving as Alumni Director, I organized and managed all reunions and regional events, recruited for the Alumni Board, and wrote for the alumni magazine. As MIS Director, I built an information technology department that grew to serve 3 campuses. I designed and implemented networked student computer labs, a library satellite multimedia center, and computer-equipped classrooms. Also serving as Alumni Director, I organized and managed all reunions and regional events, recruited for the Alumni Board, and wrote for the alumni magazine.