Grant Writer at Santa Clara County Office of Education
San Francisco Bay Area
Grant Writer at Santa Clara County Office of Education
San Francisco Bay Area
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
November 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
I'm a storyteller. I help people figure out how things are different than they should be, and then get the money they need to make things better. I also give workshops to teach people how to make their stories compelling. My proposals have brought in over $21 million in grants from community foundations, government programs, and corporate sponsors.
(Hospital & Health Care industry)
November 2004 — September 2006 (1 year 11 months)
* Recruited, trained, and managed over 1,400 volunteers annually.
* Developed partnerships with corporate and community
organizations.
* Planned and executed events throughout the year, culminating in
a Volunteer Appreciation Event with state congressmen and local
leaders.
* Worked with other departments to integrate the program into the
wider health care and social services infrastructure.
* Designed an evaluation study to provide quantitative data to
funders.
(Non-Profit; Mental Health Care industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year )
* Implemented a strategic agency-wide resource development plan that included special events, grants, and donations for an $8 million nonprofit.
* Acted as a liaison between internal and external groups (staff, board members, donors, vendors, the public).
* Planned, marketed, and coordinated all aspects of special events, hosting over 700 guests.
* Wrote, edited, and managed the production of newsletters and grant proposals.
* Provided training for program managers.
B.A. , Social Studies , 1998 — 2002