Fundraising and grant writing.
Winning grants is a passion for me. When I finished my social work degree and first started out, I thought I’d spend my career working one-on-one in a therapeutic capacity with clients. But when I gave nonprofit administration a try a few years later, I realized it was the perfect fit. I got my feet wet by writing a few small grants and I was hooked. I had minored in English in undergrad because of my love of writing. Turned out, this speciality area in nonprofits gave me a chance to blend everything I loved together. Still mission driven and values aligned, but playing to my core strengths—big picture thinking, strategy and storytelling. I’ve written grants for organizations big and small and won millions throughout my career. Along the way, I’ve also been involved with all kinds of other fundraising work from major event planning to capital campaigns and much more. If we need to raise funds for a good cause, I have the experience to find the savviest way to go about it and maximize our results with minimal effort.
Highlights
History of successful grant writing in many varied content areas including the arts, homelessness, food security, workforce development, education, animal welfare, horticulture, green energy, health and more, winning grants that range from $500 to $1,000,000.
At Franklin Park Conservatory, held primary responsibility for a three million dollar annual portfolio, supporting an 11-million dollar annual organizational budget.
Applied for and was awarded 1.2 million dollars from the State of Ohio Arts Economic Relief grant fund.
Wrote rigorous, detailed and lengthy applications to National Endowment for the Arts and Institute of Museum and Library Sciences for tens of thousands in funding. Successfully completed reporting and financial close out processes for previously awarded IMLS grant.
At Found House (formerly IHNGC), supported fundraising for the agency during a period of growth in which the budget and staffing doubled. Helped raise $300,000 for a capital campaign to support much-needed building upgrades, planned and executed a gala that netted $50,000 and secured new grant funding to establish a pet support program and on-site facilities for families experiencing homelessness.
“Your grants propelled us to new levels; your hard work has impacted thousands of families and kid’s lives with meaningful and memorable experiences.”
Sample city government grant proposal
Spring fundraising campaign series - 2023
Sample state government grant proposal