Grant Writer Writing

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CANDICE CORNISH

443-***-**** ********@******-**********.***

OBJECTIVE

EXPERIENCE

Passionate about making a

difference in the community

through successful grant

acquisition and dedicated to

maximizing the positive impact

of grant-funded projects.

I am seeking a challenging

position where I can utilize my

exceptional research, writing,

and communication abilities to

help advance the mission and

goals of an impactful

organization.

GRANT SPECIALIST • BOOTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING • MAR 2024 • PRESENT

Assist in developing and reviewing grant/assistance awards to include costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities. Assist in preparing notice of funding availability (NOFA), grant applications, announcements, and outreach materials. Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating grants/assistance applications, proposals, plans, and supporting documentation. Conducting pre-award activities, including pre-award risk assessments, eligibility determinations, and budget reviews. Conducting post-award activities, including desk reviews, monitoring, post-award risk assessments, reviewing disbursement documentation, reviewing financial and performance reports, following up with grantees/sub-recipients, maintaining grant award files, providing one-on-one technical assistance, and other tasks such as assigned. Assist in preparing and managing awards, agreements, memorandums of understanding, grants, cooperative agreements, or other related instruments. Reviewing, evaluating adequacy of, and interpreting grants/assistance, regulations, internal controls, policies, procedures, and practices. Participate in training and assist in preparing training materials. Technical assistance: Assisted in preparing responses to technical assistance. Track and follow up on technical assistance. Preparing, processing, issuing, and tracking grants/assistance awards and compliance with reporting requirements. Performing final review of completed awards, making appropriate adjustments or disallowances, and processing close-outs. Assisting with comprehensive grants management for assigned awards. Complete Quarterly Reports (Financial and Performance Reports); Process Modification Requests. Participate in meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting notes.

GRANT WRITER • ACCESS GRANTED • OCT 2020 • PRESENT Finding, reviewing, developing, and submitting grants. Maintaining expense reports, collecting data, renewing multi-year awards, and overseeing budget allocation and modifications. Responsible for the success and growth of the grant writing company through strategic planning, client retention strategies, and effective marketing initiatives. Employed innovative methods to attract new clients, build strong referral networks, and enhance the overall reputation of the business.

GRANT WRITER • TIME ORGANIZATION • OCT 2018 • FEB 2023 Conducted comprehensive research to identify potential grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals and initiatives. Reviewed grant guidelines and requirements, ensuring compliance throughout the grant writing process. Developed compelling grant proposals and applications, highlighting the organization's mission, objectives, and impact. Collaborated with internal teams to gather relevant information, statistics, and data for grant proposals. Managed the entire grant application process, ensuring timely submission of all required documentation. Maintained accurate records and documentation of grant activities, expenses, and progress reports. Successfully secured grants totaling $15M in funding for various projects and programs. Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluation of funded projects to assess progress and outcomes. Coordinated with finance and program departments to prepare and present budget proposals for grant applications. Prepared and submitted budget modifications as necessary to ensure compliance and efficient resource allocation. Facilitated the renewal of multi-year awards by submitting progress reports, financial statements, and impact assessments. Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including foundations, government agencies, and community partners, to enhance collaboration and maximize funding opportunities.

SKILLS EDUCATION

- Grants Management

- Grant research, writing,

and submission

- Budget allocation and

oversight

- Expense reporting

- Data collection and

analysis

- Grant monitoring and

evaluation

- Proposal development

- Compliance with grant

guidelines

- Relationship building

with stakeholders

- Strong written and

verbal communication

- Attention to detail and

organization

- Proficient in Windows,

Microsoft Office

Suite, MS Word,

PowerPoint, Excel;

Teams, SharePoint,

Basecamp, ADP and

various Telework

platforms

MASTERS DEGREE SOCIAL WORK • MAY 2001 • SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

2003, graduated with a 4.0 and Dean’s List recognition, with MSW, 2001, Earned BSW; both from Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

2006, Member of National Association of Social Work; Academy of Certified Social Workers.

2002-2003, Member of Phi Alpha, National Social Work Honor Society, Vice President/Secretary/

Treasurer for Graduate Student Social Work Organization. 2000-2001, Member of Organization of Student Social Workers, Best Buddies program, Habitat for Humanity and Special Olympics. All are volunteer experiences to help my community. 1998 Austin State Hospital. Volunteer experience working with inpatient mental health clientele.

REFERNCES

Available upon request

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