Grant Writer

- Nonprofit management, administration, governance, and consulting.

- Grantsmanship–Foundation, Corporate and Government proposal research and writing.

- Follow Up with Grant Tracking, Funding Reports and Reporting Deadlines.

- Annual Budget Development–Both Organizational and Program.

- Nonprofit accounting best practices and IRS 990 translation and feasibility.

- Major gift solicitation.

- Staff and volunteer training.

- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Program Assessment and Development including formalized Program Procedures and Policies. - Write program materials, research, and write all needed descriptions and formalize procedures.

- Design and Implement program-specific statistic gathering and retention as needed for funding enhancement.

- Raising funds through marketing appeals.

- Develop marketing and social media strategies.

- Assessment and Feasibility Studies with follow-up recommendations and implementation to develop nonprofit best practices for strategic organizational and board development. Internal development audits when needed.

- Annual Support, Capital and Special Project fundraising plans and campaigns.

- Develop long-term development and funding strategies.

- Special Events (Including Dinners, Auctions, Festivals/Fairs, Theater parties, Concerts, Conferences, Training programs).

- Cause-related marketing and Sponsorship programs.

- Board development and volunteer recruitment.

- Membership, Memorial and Donor Recognition programs.

- Direct mail (Experience with computer databases, donor management).

- Public awareness and solicitation materials. (Annual reports, newsletters, videos, brochures)

NEW PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

- Research Grants, Develop & Write Proposals for Matching Projects, Follow Up with Grant Tracking and Reporting Deadlines.

- Project Manager for an innovative wind energy project over a ten-year period which included writing grants, acquiring funding through State of California and the Department of Energy.

- Develop Strategies and Proposals for New Products & Technologies.

- Coordinate Contractors, Sub-Contractors with Grantors, Sponsors, Product Representatives.

- Collaborate with Scientists and Artists to Produce Their Visions.

- Liaison with Grantors, Manufacturers, Artists, Scientists.

- Initiate Avenues for Revenue by Strategizing Technology & Product Development.

- Market through the entire spectrum of development and execution of plans for wholesale, retail, and manufacturing of new products and technologies.

COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

- Writing/Editing–Grant Proposals (Federal, California & Foundation–Art, Humanities & Technology), Grant Reporting & Relevant Documentation, Business Plans, Patents & Trademark, Funding Correspondence, Contracts, Agreements.

- Researcher–Detailed, impeccable, effective. Compiles and condenses material and conveys the whole story as briefly and effectively as possible. Currently subscribes to Grantstation.com, Grants.gov, as well as numerous Arts, Education, Youth & Health Foundation lists and searches them on a daily basis. Maintains a personal database of funders. Able to match funders and grantors to programs utilizing organizations’ mission and vision. Well-versed in the use of Grant Libraries.

- Marketing Consultant–Commercial & Promotional Writing–Including Press Releases, Product Packaging, Ad Writing (Quickly develops clear and effective prose for ad copy, video scripting, public relations enhancement, company histories, newsletters, brochures, product instructions, packaging, web development.)

- Personal–Cultivate Ongoing Relationships with Funders, Foundations & Donors; Building Rapport with respect and value of people at all levels; Understands the importance of speed, accuracy, brevity, and creativity in all levels of communication.

- Member Flintridge Foundation, a nonprofit community service supporting nonprofit organizations by offering a comprehensive Philanthropy Resource Library. Also offers a series called “Conversation with the Funder.” Conversation with the Funder luncheons feature presentations made directly by foundation program officers. Attendees enjoy the opportunity to ask questions not addressed by foundation websites and annual reports, as well as make personal contact with major foundation representatives.

NONPROFIT BOARD SERVICE

American Museum of Beat Art–Board Member, Host Gallery Openings, Fundraising, 2001

to 2007

Nine Muses Arts–Board Member, Coordinates Programs, Staff, & Volunteers, Fundraising,

Grant Research & Writing, Artist Support, Program Development, 2005 to present

The Mythic Players–a multi-generational theatrical ensemble in Los Angeles, Ca. Writer,

Director, Producer, 2004 to Present

Opera A La Carte–a professional opera company based in Los Angeles that only produces

the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Nonprofit consultant, serve on the advisory board.

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST

Opera A La Carte

Hi-Q Products, Inc.

American Museum of Beat Art

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Nine Muses Arts

Ecstatic Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA

Pet Orphans of Southern California

Bridge Theatre Arts

Faux Pas Dance Company

Encore Nouveau

Eyegoddess Films

Paradigm Productions

The Grantwriting Workshop (Teach Grant Writing Fundamentals)

RELEVANT EDUCATION

Philanthropic Training (See Page 5)

University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas–Theatre Arts

DeKalb Community College, Decatur, Georgia–Psychology & Children’s Theatre

PHILANTHROPIC TRAINING

FUNDRAISING

Basics in Fund Raising – Indiana Univ.-School of Philanthropy

A Strategic Plan: The Raisers Edge – Indiana Univ.-School of Philanthropy

Marketing for Fund Raising – National Society of Fundraising Executives (NSFRE)

Planned Giving for All of Us – NSFRE

Tips and Techniques of Personal Solicitation – Jane Haderlein - Dev. Dir., Huntington Hospital

Key Elements of Fundraising Programs – Jane Haderlein

Getting Your Message Out – NSFRE

PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

Proposal Writing – Dr. Yolanda Nunn-Nunn & Associates

Proposal Development – Jane Haderlein

Advanced Proposal Writing – Dr. Yolanda Nunn

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Financial Management – Kellogg Training Center

Mission Statements– Jane Haderlein

How To Apply for Your 501(c)3 Status – Ernst & Young LLP

Involving & Motivating Volunteers – Kellogg Training Center

Roles & Responsibilities of Development Staff – Jane Haderlein

Diverse Income Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations – Kellogg Training Center

Nonprofit Organizations

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BASICS FOR NONPROFITS (The following classes were presented by Ernst & Young LLP, Bank of America and Kellogg Training Center.)

Government Reporting

The Need for Record Keeping

The Role of the Financial/Accounting and Legal Professional

Basic Components of a Financial Statement (Balance Sheet/Income Statement)

Case Study (including recording transactions, building financial statements)

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