Successful Grant Proposal Writer Seeking New Opportunities
Greater Chicago Area
- Past
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- Corporate and Foundation Manager at Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
- Grant Writer/Special Events Coordinator at Franciscan Ministries Inc.
- Grant Writer at Museum of Broadcast Communications
- Bid Writer at Endeavor Information Systems
- Senior Grants Writer at Roosevelt University
- Research and Development Associate at The Chicago Lighthouse for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Director of Research at The Foundation for Independent Higher Education
- Assistant Librarian at Crain Communications
- Assistant Schaffner Librarian at Northwestern University
- Education
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- Indiana University Bloomington
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Culver Academies
- Connections
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- Industry
- Fund-Raising
- Websites
Rebecca Banfield’s Summary
Experienced and successful grant proposal writer with 12+ years of experience in the nonprofit world. I am seeking a position in grant writing, proposal writing, RFP writing, or corporate and foundation relations, preferably in higher education, museums, or cultural organizations. I live in the western suburbs of Chicago, but am open to relocation to Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, or South Florida.
Rebecca Banfield’s Specialties:
Corporate/Foundation Grant Proposal Writing and Management, Government Grant Writing and Management, Prospect Research, Online Research, Newsletter Writing and Production with MS Publisher, PowerPoint, Website Production with Adobe GoLive, Editing and Proofreading
Rebecca Banfield’s Experience
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Corporate and Foundation Manager
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
August 2005 — April 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Managed grant submission and stewardship process for corporate, foundation, and government sources; wrote and researched grant proposals.
Wrote and coordinated major new grants from Chicago Community Trust, Kresge Foundation, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and Wallace Foundation.
Developed new proposals for interpretive plan, youth programs, and exhibits.
Increased number of new organization funders and amount of funds raised each year.
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Grant Writer/Special Events Coordinator
Franciscan Ministries Inc.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
January 2003 — May 2005 (2 years 5 months)
Managed grant submission process for government, corporate, and foundation sources; wrote and researched proposals and coordinated reporting process.
Wrote and coordinated largest private capital grant ($500K) in organization history.
Increased dollars raised in charity auction two years in a row.
Edited quarterly organization newsletter and produced other publications as needed.
Assisted Resident Services department with surveys and internal grant fund management. -
Grant Writer
Museum of Broadcast Communications
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
August 2001 — May 2002 (10 months)
Wrote and researched grant proposals and reports for corporate, foundation, and government sources and developed prospect solicitation strategies.
Assisted with management of Museum Archives, including program and exhibition development, visitor services, internal research, and telephone reference. -
Bid Writer
Endeavor Information Systems
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
November 2000 — July 2001 (9 months)
Wrote accurate, timely, and attractive responses to RFPs and sales proposals.
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Senior Grants Writer
Roosevelt University
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
February 1998 — October 2000 (2 years 9 months)
Developed and wrote grant proposals for corporations, foundations and individuals.
Wrote the single largest individual grant ($5MM) and the single largest corporate scholarship grant ($1MM) in Roosevelt University history at the time. -
Research and Development Associate
The Chicago Lighthouse for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
December 1995 — February 1998 (2 years 3 months)
Responsible for all grant writing, grant reporting, and prospect research for social service agency.
Increased dollars raised from proposals and number of proposals sent both years.
Planned and wrote annual fund direct mail solicitations.
Completed two training sessions for Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge for Windows. -
Director of Research
The Foundation for Independent Higher Education
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
April 1994 — October 1995 (1 year 7 months)
Coordinated all prospect research functions.
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Assistant Librarian
Crain Communications
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Publishing industry)
February 1993 — March 1994 (1 year 2 months)
Gathered information for reporters and editors at trade magazines, taught computer research, and performed revenue-generating computer searches for Advertising Age subscribers.
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Assistant Schaffner Librarian
Northwestern University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1990 — February 1993 (2 years 7 months)
Taught library and computer instruction classes for graduate and adult education students and wrote articles for university publications.
Rebecca Banfield’s Education
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Indiana University Bloomington
M.L.S., Library and Information Science, 1989 — 1990
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Indiana University Bloomington
B.A., Journalism/Political Science, 1984 — 1987
- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Kappa
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Culver Academies
1979 — 1983
Additional Information
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Rebecca Banfield’s Interests:
Music, music trivia, movies, reading, cats, dogs, traveling, Boston, New England, Florida, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Walt Disney World, Celtic culture, Cuban culture
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Sigma Kappa Sorority member
Rebecca Banfield’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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