Maria Josepher, MPA ad4iz3@r.postjobfree.com • LinkedIn URL

Brooklyn, NY 11209 • 646- 377-1360

Institutional Grant Specialist/Content Writing & Copyediting Results-oriented professional with substantial experience drafting, proofreading, and editing diverse materials, including institutional grants, manuscripts, booklets, curriculums, biographies, marketing letters, proposals, publications, reports, program documents, policy memos, and presentations. Maintained a track record at 50% for foundation grants.

Adept at identifying and overcoming obstacles, developing effective solutions, and aligning communications with client goals. Proven record of enhancing content/material clarity, accuracy, readability, relevancy, impact, overall quality, and consistency in style and tone. Excel in producing engaging, comprehensible content and interpreting specified needs into tailored solutions. Instrumental in developing comprehensive compliance documentation and securing funding through evidence-based proposals. Known for delivering content excellence with a strong emphasis on quality control and assurance to meet high standards and deadlines. Passion for enhancing organizational impact through effective content creation and editing. Areas of Expertise

• Copy Writing

• Editing & Proofreading

• Project Management

• Research & Analysis

• Institutional Grants Writer

• Deadline & Goal Management

• Team Leadership & Training

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Marketing Campaigns

• Relationship Building

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Executive Communication

Career Experience

Managing Director/ Consultant, Maria A. Josepher Consulting, New York, NY 2007 – Present Collaborate with clients to provide guidance and support for grant writing, communications, compliance, and administration needs to align with short/long-term goals. Develop comprehensive compliance documentation to manage and monitor Bureau of Prisons reentry and residential services while ensuring adherence to regulations and requirements. Implement measures to reduce risk across diverse functional units, including finance, HR, and data control.

● Successfully acquired over $7M in foundation awards for diverse initiatives, including asthma prevention, mental health, early childhood development, afterschool programs, educational pipelines, maternity services, food pantry, veterans support, HIV/AIDS, substance use services, and general operating costs.

● Generated $1M in new funding for health workforce retraining by conducting in-depth trend analysis to identify areas for improvement and proposing evidence-based solutions.

● Secured $345K in funding from Robin Hood and Tiger Foundations, City Council funding, and an additional $75K for job readiness skills programming by ensuring contractual compliance, accountability, and successful delivery of objectives.

● Gained overall awards totaling over $45M that responded to community needs. Senior Consultant, SAE & Associates, New York, NY 2015 – 2023 Drafted, proofread, and edited a wide range of materials, such as marketing letters, grant proposals, publications, reports, program documents, policy memos, theses, and presentations. Develop, manage, and communicate program timelines while overseeing and driving deliverables. Ensure clear documentation and communication of project changes to all relevant parties. Generate and distribute meeting minutes, as well as document and track resolution of action items.

● Led diverse and simultaneous projects, including marketing campaigns, managing up to eight grant writers, implementing Parity compliance reporting with two Attorney General's offices, and coordinating clinical case reviews.

● Identified and addressed obstacles to team deliverables and success by developing appropriate solutions. Deputy Director, Harm Reduction Coalition, New York, NY 2010 – 2013 Managed communications, program development, and budget of non-profit organization advocating for global public health policy. Oversaw vetting, selection, and progress monitoring of technical assistance for a Medicaid Redesign assessment and capacity-building initiative involving 21 harm reduction agencies in New York State. Recruited and onboarded highly skilled professionals for key positions, including Director of Operations and Administration, Finance, and Capacity Building Services. Participated in Yale University/NIH-sponsored initiative to provide training and capacity-building activities for physicians and social workers delivering HIV services to substance users in St. Petersburg, Russia.

● Enhanced agency's global and national statements impact through compelling executive summaries, reports, presentations, and grant submissions. Increased visibility and secured over $1M in government funding commitments within a year.

● Directed successful rebranding, website overhaul, and content rewrite for the agency within the first year.

● Ensured 100% compliance with contracts by implementing efficient monthly reporting and monitoring systems.

● Improved deliverables, communication, and contract deadlines with government funders (AIDS Institute, NYCDOHMH, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) within the first six months.

● Successfully prevented under-spending of crucial $185K federal grant through proactive planning and coordination across all departments.

● Invigorated agency’s global and national impact statements in executive summaries, annual/interim reports, board presentations, and foundation and corporate grants submissions.

● Increased visibility led to new government funding commitments of $1MM+ in a year. Education

Master of Public Administration, City University of New York, Baruch School of Public Affairs Executive Program Bachelor of Science in Biology, St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, New York Publications

The Dance of Stillness Exploring the Nature of Spiritual Awakening by David Rivers

The Beast Within by Howard Josepher

The Natural Facelift Workout by Maria Josepher

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