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TANYA SANDOVAL
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SAVVY DIRECTOR OF GRANTS, CONTRACTS AND DEVELOPMENT
Development Director • Program Development Manager • RFP/Contract Writing and Manager • Grant Research/Writing/Administrator • ISA Funding Administrator • Sales Force Management • Compliance Administrator •Program and Project Management • Human Resources and Payroll Management• Directed Public Relations/Communications/Event Planning/Special Events• Board and Committee Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Grants and Contracts Administrator
Arizona Commerce Authority- Phoenix, AZ
March 2021 - June 2025
● Supported the successful applications for and the management of federal, state and private grants and ISAs. This includes technical assistance, grants consultant management, subgrantee reimbursement management, and the responsibility for the reporting requirements for state and/or federally funded finance programs.
● Prepared, reviewed and negotiated RFPs and contracts. Ensured contracts are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Developed and drafted business proposals for strategic partnerships for similar deals. Assured all necessary clauses and details are included in contracts. Remained up-to-date with legislative and congressional changes that could affect current and future funding contracts.
● Facilitated all compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including federal and state rules and regulations (certifications and assurances). Prepared and submitted routine and ad hoc regulatory filings to federal and state agencies and public service commissions. Ensured the compliance with all federal regulations including 2 CFR 200, lIJA, BEAD, and ARPA requirements.
● Analyzed all grantee,subgrantee and state/federal agency grants, agreements and ISA awards for post award compliance requirements. Contributed to ACA Broadband and BEAD program design and implementation with a focus on fund and grants management.
● Contributed to the grant program design and implementation with a focus on grants management. Wrote and assisted in writing grant proposals, agreements and contracts for supplemental funding opportunities. Conducted research as requested and proofread documents.
● Managed revenue related to grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and subawards. Oversaw the invoicing with crossover responsibilities in fiscal and program compliance.
● Reviewed journal entries created by staff to ensure GAAP compliance; lead the optimization of the AR team’s business processes and workflows. Prepare and submit routine and ad hoc regulatory filings to federal and state agencies and public service commissions.
● Pre-award and Post-award grants management, including communication with external sponsors regarding budget reallocations and reporting; improve regulatory filing processes while working closely with internal teams. Reviewed grantee documents required for all awards including invoices, balance sheets, and other financial statements for allowable costs during pre- award and post-award compliance reviews.
● Monitored budgets to actual expense variances and met program goals. Provided directors/managers monthly status updates and recommendations for modification to optimize spendout of funds. Tracked budgets vs. expenditures for all programs; Ensures that grant/contract funding is allocated and expended appropriately. Monitors fundraising activities and progress for stakeholders.
Freelance Non Profit Grant Writing and Development, Phoenix, AZ Jan 2010 - Present
Independent Contractor
● Oversaw grants including grant reporting, acknowledgement processing, and prospect research for a grant portfolio of private foundation, corporate foundation and government grants.Managed revenue related to grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and subawards.Oversee the invoicing with crossover responsibilities in fiscal and program compliance.
● Worked closely with a variety of leadership to ensure alignment to goals, strategies, processes and cross-team collaboration to meet organizational goals.
● Managed centralized accounting activities in Salesforce, Quickbooks, Abila and all databases. Work with Departments to identify external funding opportunities to meet their specific funding needs, within the organization. Completed all steps of the pre-award process including, but not limited to, notifying Departments of funding opportunities, facilitating the application compilation, and submitting final and complete funding applications.Maintain inter-department communications to facilitate clear understandings of grant requirements and procedures. Maintain complete files of grants and contracts, including application, original award documents, all reports submitted, etc., for no less than (7) years after the end of a grant/contract. Conduct thorough periodic audits and inquiries.
● Provides board management and support along with serving as committee liaison to various organizations.
● Conducted the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and monitor grant proposals, RFPs and contracts to private and federal sources. Performed searches on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for grants and proposals.
● Oversaw the development of proposals, bids, quotations, RFP responses, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients. Manages and meets proposal deadlines by establishing project priorities and due dates for the proposal.
● Organized and coordinated with senior staff to facilitate procedures for prospect identification, assignment, management, and tracking. Analyzed and accumulated information to assess prospects' financial capacity and philanthropic interests to meet the organization’s needs. Processed donations and prepared acknowledgement letters and other correspondence. Maintains foundation, corporation, and individual donor files.Created fundraising reports and other database reports, as needed.
● Initiated funding opportunity searches and disseminated findings. Assisted with internal and external application forms. Reviewed completed applications and contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the requirements of the prospective funding agency.
● Ensured accurate financial records, gift coding, reconciliation, and regular audits of department records serving as the development liaison to the finance department.
● Administered all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, communications, logistics and day of event activities.Oversaw event marketing and communications to promote fundraising and various organizations mission statements and goals.Implemented strategic communication and marketing plans, crafting messages, and executing tactics for events and organizations. Managed volunteers as well as recruit, train, and manage a team of volunteers to support fundraising efforts.
● Conducted short and long-term planning and management for events and sales. Developed the budget, marketing organizations goals, objectives and managed within those approved plans.Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas. Recommends, develops, and implements effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.
● 20 years of experience with fundraising and donor management software.
● 16 years of experience in managing revenue and expense budgets to meet program objectives.
● 15 years of experience in the design of fundraising strategic plans in concert with organizational leadership
Arizona State Bar Foundation, Phoenix, AZ Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 Development, Programs and Special Event Manager
● Established a Development Department for the Arizona State Bar Foundation to obtain funding and utilize monies available through the State Bar, foundations, board members and grant funding.
● Served as liaison between staff and donors, drove individual fundraising activity and managed staff to clear goals and performance metrics
● Communicated progress and status to goal to critical stakeholders on a consistent basis;Improved the communication with members of the board of directors and 7 committees.
● Assisted with the implementation of a Development Department within the Arizona State Bar Foundation to help distribute IOLTA funds for various programs and services that the foundation provided.
● Planned and implemented the Statewide Legal Service Conference and the Statewide Forensic Science Competition simultaneously.Coordinated and oversaw the logistics of all aspects of the Bar Convention, including: pre-luncheon reception; the luncheon, and Continued Learning Education.
● Coordinated donor cultivation, recognition activities, and relations for prospective and current donors and executed large-scale mailings to solicit donations.
● Assisted with the implementation and management of development and fundraising activities including the foundation’s annual giving, corporate sponsorships, and other solicitations.
● Developed and implemented community support programs, including special projects, which provided more exposure to the foundation’s work efforts.
● Organized and administered logistics the Night for Justice, Annual Legislative Luncheon, Law Essay Contest, Annual Foundation Convention, and Statewide Legal Service Conference.
● Oversaw Raiser's Edge systems and coordinated annual fund and event mailings.
● Served as Board and Committee and managed all Board and Committee relations. Arthritis Foundation, Phoenix, AZ Jan 2004 - Feb 2007 Director of Administration
● Facilitated the daily operations and coordinated as well as established monthly social events for volunteers, committee members, arthritis patients, and their families to network.
● Recruited and improved volunteer participation within the chapter.
● Administered the daily operations employee orientation, and human resource needs.
● Dispensed the delivery of programs, services, and public relations that are offered by the foundation to the public.
● Liaised on organizational development issues with senior staff, board members, and the public.
● Coordinated and researched grants for educational programs and services for senior staff.
● Assisted with updating website content as well as organized newsletter and communications between media inquiries and the foundation.
● Prepared and distributed all large-scale mailings to solicit donations.
● Created and maintained RE database handbook of protocol and procedures. Prior Experiences: Xavier College Preparatory, Editor & Publications Director; Kids Voting USA, Communications & Operations Administrator EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Art History
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