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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateQUALIFICATIONS Over twenty-five years progressive experience in fundraising, including grant writing (Federal, local, regional, state corporate and foundation grants), United Way Campaign, and donations Three years experience as a conference planner/coordinator for both local and national conferences Over five years experience in voluntarism, overseeing a nationally-recognized youth volunteer programEDUCATIONBSEd with a functional major in Social Studies and German. Central Missouri State University CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCEMay 2022-June 2024Grants Manager, Insight Global, Inc.Worked with up to 39 contracted county health departments across the State of Kansas on managing five different COVID-19/ARPA funding grants to ensure compliance with grant proposals, including budgetary and programmatic. Managed and supported grants requirements and implementation, while overseeing the compliance and grant reporting (both fiduciary and programmatic). Identified and developed strategies to optimize the grants administration process and perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results. Conducted ongoing budget analysis to monitor expenditure trends for cost control and reduction for various grants. Worked with LHD county administrators on following and adhering to compliance activities. July 2021-January 2022Grant Coordinator, ReDiscover, Inc.Researched, developed, and wrote grant proposals for local/national foundations and at local/county/state/federal government levels for programming and services.October 2020-February 2021Grant Writer, Jackson County Health DepartmentResearched, developed, wrote, and submitted grant proposals to foundations at the local, state, and the Federal government levels for programming and services. Tracked and maintained records for grant activities; wrote and submitted grant reports in a timely manner; tracked and maintained information for public inquiries. July 2018-October 2020Grant Writer, Freelance/VolunteerVolunteer grant writer for two small organizations, whose missions match with my passions. September 2010 June 2018Grant Writer/Grants Compliance Manager, El Centro, Inc. Researched, developed, wrote, and submitted grant proposals to foundations across the country and local, state, and the Federal government for monies for El Centro programming and services. Tracked and maintained records for grant activities; wrote and submitted grant reports in a timely manner; tracked and maintained information for public inquiries. Functioned as an integral part of the agency team as a whole. Acted as a liaison between the Development and Programming Departments. Brought in approximately 63% of the agency budget over the course of my employment.March 2009 July 2014Editor/Proofreader, Blue Planet Publishing, Inc.Edited and proofread assigned manuscripts from the publisher for content, continuity, character, grammar and punctuation, including editing functions.February 2007 July 2008Development/Communications Manager, Mid America Assistance Coalition Oversight of all facets of a development office including all mailings, grant writing, report writing, researching, and solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations. Through the research and submission of foundations and grants, more than $500,000 was raised.December 2005 April 2006Development Director, Camp Fire USAOversight of all facets of a national development office including all mailings, grant writing, report writing, researching, database management, and solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations. Acted as liaison between the Development and Program Departments. Through the research and submission of foundations and grants, a three-year $1.3 million Federal Learn and Serve America grant was brought into Camp Fire USA. March 2003 January 2005Grant Writer, PKD FoundationResearched, developed, wrote, and submitted grant proposals to foundations across the country for monies to be re-granted to polycystic kidney disease researchers. Tracked and maintained records for grant activities; tracked and maintained information for public inquiries. Functioned as an integral part of the Development team and the Foundation team as a whole. Acted as a liaison between the Development and Programming Departments. Through the research and submission of foundations and grants, over $1.6 million was brought into the PKD Foundation. March 2000 August 2002Grant Writer, American Cancer Society - Heartland Division Researched, developed, wrote, and submitted grant proposals to local, state, national, and Federal foundations for monies to be utilized in cancer education programs across the Heartland region. Tracked and maintained records for grant activities and for public inquiries. Functioned as an integral part of the Development team and the Foundation team as a whole. Acted as a liaison between the Development Department and the Programming Department. Through the research and submission of foundations and grants, over $100,000 was brought into the American Cancer Societys Heartland Division.August/November 1998 & August/November 1999Loaned Executive, United Way of Greater Kansas City Represented the United Way during their annual campaign to over 50 accounts. Contacted, met with, and planned activities with community/company associates during the 1998 and 1999 campaign years. July 1996 October 1999Conference Coordinator, Youth Volunteer CorpsPlanned, coordinated, implemented, and ran all facets of international conferences, including both youth and adults. Created schedules, confirmed keynote speakers/trainers, participated as a trainer, coordinated all travel to/from conference sites, including air travel, secured sponsorships for conferences, purchased all materials. September 1993 - July 1996Program Director, Youth Volunteer CorpsDirected youth and adult volunteers in meaningful Service-Learning projects throughout the five-county Kansas City Metro area. Recruited Youth Volunteers (YVs) by speaking with school district personnel, community organizations, and community leaders; coordinated YVs and service projects; trained both organization personnel and YVs; supervised AmeriCorps Members throughout their terms of service, including all paperwork and reports; maintained compliance with multiple grants (primarily at the Federal level), including budget, objectives, and goals; worked to effect positive change in the Kansas City community by engaging youth as positive community influencers. SELECTED ACTIVITIESVDC (Vision, Design, and Capacity) Grant Writing Workshop for Technical Writers (HHS & HRSA) Fund Development Institute of Non Profit Connect (initial class graduate) The Presidio National Service Executives Leadership School Class Five graduate National Multi-Cultural Institute, Washington, DC, Certified Train the Trainer Trainer AmeriCorps Launch Planning Committee (two years)Presenter/Trainer on Voluntarism/Service Learning, Risk Management, Program Design, Leadership (Red Cross National Conference, 4-H National Conference, Points of Light Foundation National Conference Youth Volunteer Corps International Conferences)REFERENCESLaTanya KurneyCoordinator of International Relations, Alamo Colleges District 11434 FM 471San Antonio, Texas 78253PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (mobile)EMAIL AVAILABLEI have known LaTanya for more than twenty-four years as both a co-worker and friend. She and I worked together at the American Cancer Society, the PKD Foundation, and Mid America Assistance Coalition. Darek RaguzaConsultantSelfPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (mobile)EMAIL AVAILABLEDarek and I worked as colleagues at the PKD Foundation. I have known him for over twenty-two years and remain a personal friend.Veronica KnightConsultant1533 North 62nd PlaceKansas City, Kansas 66102PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE (mobile)EMAIL AVAILABLEI have known Veronica for over twenty-nine years as both a direct report and friend. She supervised me when I was the Conference Coordinator for the Youth Volunteer Corps and two of her daughters were YVs when I was Program Director for YVC.William Moore, PhDPrincipal at The Strategy GroupEMAIL AVAILABLEI have known Dr. Moore for over ten years, both when he was a REACH Foundation Program Officer and in his current position with The Strategy Group. He knows my personality, work ethic, and skills, speaking to all areas.Cielo FernandezConsultantPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEI have known Cielo for over thirteen years as both a colleague and direct report at El Centro, where she was the Chief Program Officer. We worked on program development, funding, grant requests, budgets, and reports, along with other aspects of both the Program and Development Departments. She remains a close friend. |
