Akron, Ohio, United States
I have over a decade of experience in these general categories of employment: - Development / Grant Writing - Research / Policy Analysis - Organizing / Volunteer Management - Fundraising / Event Planning - Public Relations / Community Outreach - Administrative Support / Program Management - Marketing / Communications About me: • Over 14 years of experience researching & writing successful local and national grant applications, managing funded programs, keeping detailed records, ensuring compliance, and reporting to funders • Able to quickly research & assess congruence between funder priorities and agency mission & programs; experienced at building collaborative partnerships to gain access to funding opportunities • Skilled writer & editor with great attention to detail; experienced working with staff & stakeholders to elicit compelling narratives about their work and experiences • Over 14 years of experience in public relations, communications, event planning & execution • Over 14 years of experience in organizing & community outreach; established and built the capacity of multiple community groups • Experienced in soliciting donations, securing sponsors, creating budgets & financial reports, cultivating donors, and recruiting & managing volunteers • Experienced in the creation and distribution of direct mail solicitations, newsletters & emails • Extensive project planning, database management, and data collection experience • Successful leading or working as part of a team; quick & eager learner; effective problem solver • Easily relate to a wide variety of people; effective communicator and excellent listener • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, eTapestry, and a variety of web-based applications; experienced creating content for and maintaining websites, blogs & social media
Making the world a better place
Grant writing to federal, state, and local funders for public safety initiatives - Raised over $10,000,000 in competitive grants for public safety programs during tenure - Secured over $5 million in new funding for law enforcement and community partners to investigate & prosecute cold sexual assault cases and to foster more trauma-informed institutions - Partnered with Summit County Health Department, Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Board, and first responders to fund and maintain Quick Response Teams that follow up on overdose incidents, deflecting those impacted to treatment services rather than jail - Partnered with Akron Public Schools to secure School Violence Prevention Program funds for equipment such as radios, metal detectors, breaching kits, and technology needs - Collaborated with local & federal prosecutors, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, elected officials, residents & local churches to address gun violence as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Management: ensured proper data collection, communication, compliance, and reporting Served on the advisory board of Akron Metropolitan RISE (Restore Individual Self-Empowerment) Court serving survivors of human trafficking who are caught up in the criminal justice system
Raised funds for a behavioral health, employment, and housing provider serving 8 counties in Ohio. • Grant Writing with a 75% success rate, including: o Over $2 million in capital funding (for 2 permanent supportive housing projects serving Transition Age Youth) from sources including Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Federal Home Loan Bank, and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services o Over $1 million in new funding for collaborative partnerships including projects focused on First Episode Psychosis and Criminal Justice & Behavioral Health Linkage o Secured long term operating funds for housing through Project Based Vouchers and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidies o Secured funding for Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention from Ohio Development Services Agency (state intermediary agency for HUD) for Coleman and for providers in 5 county area (Region 5 of the Balance of State Continuum of Care) • Grant Management: ensure proper data collection, compliance and reporting to funders • Networking and collaboration with potential and existing partners • Research to identify and support evidence based practices and potential funders for services • Elected and served as Secretary of Portage County Housing Services Council 2016/2017
• Created content for, edited, and managed the production & distribution of direct mail fundraising campaigns, newsletters, press releases, advertisements, and annual report • Responsible for planning, logistics, and execution of annual fundraising event: created work plans, timelines, and financial reports; coordinated volunteer planning committee; managed correspondence with sponsors, donors, and attendees; selected & negotiated with vendors; drafted content and layout of event materials; evaluated outcomes and made recommendations for future events • Managed marketing / outreach for external fundraisers such as Akron Marathon & Tickets fore Charity • Researched and wrote successful grant applications; ensured compliance and reported to funders • Created content for and managed website and social media updates; developed marketing plans; created & distributed meeting notices, agendas, and meeting minutes • Crafted detailed and personal donor acknowledgements; maintained donor database and ran reports
• Provided administrative assistance, facilitation, fundraising and event planning services to nonprofits • Provided consultation, research, communications, and administrative assistance to political campaign