PROFILE

1.      Data-driven decision maker: Extensive design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that meet documented needs

2.      Effective leader: able to prioritize, delegate and motivate board members, staff, & volunteers

3.      Relationship developer:  lead individuals with diverse backgrounds into cohesive working teams with winning results

4.      Talent for resource development: outstanding grant proposal writing, successful fundraising activities, and philanthropic and membership development

RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Grantsmanship, Fundraising, Development, Collaboration

·                          Achieved an overall grant award rate of 96% and awarded over 50 million dollars during career; Negotiated and received 99% of funds requested

·                          Built highly effective collaborations with businesses, public and private sources, i.e., matched and met the $100,000 City of Orlando Challenge Grant for Orlando Science Center’s endowment fund

·                          Collaborated on production of two-hour training video on grantsmanship; Initiated a county-wide Grants Symposium

·                          Conceived, organized and implemented numerous successful fundraising events, i.e., Galas, Historic Walking and Home Tours, Art Festivals, Renaissance Faire, etc.

·                          Coordinated all financial and business details for funded projects including audits and contracts

·                          Ensured technical and budget accuracy and compliance with institutional policies and grantors’ policies

·                          Granted and re-granted funds to community-based organizations

·                          Identified and successfully cultivated prospective donors; Fostered donor recognition and stewardship

·                          Insured funders of the progress and impact of awarded projects through internal and/or external evaluations

·                          Met or exceeded funding goals at every institution, i.e., 3 million capital campaign at YWCA; United Arts Campaign

·                          Obtained competitive federal, state, foundation and private source funds from, i.e., National Endowment for the Arts, Work Force Development, Ford Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 21^st Century Learning Centers, and coveted Walt Disney World Community Service Awards (see list of awards)

·                          Provided grant training to organizations, i.e., local schools, regional non-profit organizations, nationally - The American Federation of Teachers

·                          Served as a reviewer for federal, state and private funding sources; Currently a member of the Standards & Allocation Committee, United Arts of Central Florida

·                          Successfully solicited the federal government for formula and supplemental grants

·                          Synchronized details of proposal submission with other officers and/or aspects of the organization

Leadership, Management, Administration

·                          Award recipient - Women of Year in the Arts

·                          Developed and carried out program and personnel policies, and organizational goals and budgets

·                          Eliminated operating deficits at two organizations

·                          Established annual comprehensive development plans, identified institutional needs and priorities

·                          Established internal accounts and maintained records on funded projects

·                          Forecasted and monitored budgets of millions

·                          Interpreted policies and worked affectively with Board of Directors, Elected Officials, and community agencies

·                          Managed the completion and submission of progress and financial reports on funding projects

·                          Promoted organizations through networking, presentations at conferences, and effective public relation skills

·                          Supervised and directed staff of up to 100 individuals

Researching, Analyzing

·                          Analyzed and generated profitable ways that increased both membership and earned revenue by 55% and 85% respectively

·                          Conducted literature reviews and research studies to inform decision-makers

·                          Coordinated up to 46 projects simultaneously among administration, project directors, and finance department

·                          Developed and implemented sophisticated evaluation tools for evaluating results for projects and programs

·                          Examined and monitored program budgets to ensure that all programs expended funds according to institutional and funder policies

·                          Implemented quantitative research for profit and nonprofit clients

·                          Monitored legislation and appropriations that might impact grant programs; researched funding sources