Jo-Anne S.

Experience

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  Richmond Board of Education

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2005

  Project Assistant
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  Aiken Downtown Development Association

  Sept 2005 - Jul 2009

  Project Assistant

   Planned and coordinated logistics for downtown events  Gathered data about economic and social factors affecting downtown Researched, compiled, and analyzed data on various factors affecting downtown  Remained abreast on zoning codes, regulations, and other legal issues  Wrote grants for subcommittees and press releases for upcoming events Served as Editor of Quarterly Newsletter

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  Center for African American History, Art and Culture

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2017

  Executive Director

   Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization programs and services Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization’s people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization Set up Strategic Planning meetings, developed concepts and ensured all new policies were carried out Work with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive budget Research funding sources oversee the development of fund-raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization Conceived, developed and implemented a revenue stream that yield 125k in one year. Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization Strategist for Capital Campaign for 2.5 million Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulation Show less

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  Salvation Army Augusta

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Grants Manager

   Manages the pre-award process for federal and non-federal grants and contracts Executes the administrative strategic goals to achieve research objectives Provides research administrative direction and management, and clinical research compliance within the organization Identifies both internal and external research funding opportunities, and communicates application process and deadlines to Principal Investigators Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals for public and private funders as well as major gifts acquisition Performs prospect research on foundations, corporations and public sources to identify and evaluate prospective funders Gathers information necessary to report to funders on current and/or completed grant programs Provides regular written updates/reports to current and past funders as required Prepare grant award summaries for internal tracking and coding purposes Maintains current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting Researches and identifies viable resource development events for the organization Coordinates the full range of activities associated with the organization’s individual donor fundraising  Implements fiscal procedure consistent with regulations for all grant programs Show less

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  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Oct 2021 - now

  Grants Management Specialist