Ian Isaac

Experience

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  Gordon College

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

  Latin Teacher's Assistant

  -Formulated quizzes and exams through Google Docs-Graded quizzes and exams-Input grades onto Blackboard Teaching Utility-Assigned homework grades each quad-Held bi-weekly office hours-Met with students by appointment to assist with exercises and translations -Attended each class, took attendance, recorded homework completion-Conferenced with professor and advised on pedagogy

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  Gordon College

  Nov 2013 - May 2015

  -Guided and contributed to class discussions-Conferenced individually with students for copy-editing-Helped guide the development of student essays and research papers-Held bi-weekly office hours -Conferenced with the seminar professor on a regular basis-Reflected on overall pedagogy and impact on students-Attended peer-mentor training sessions and wrote reflection essays on the position-Equiped students with a knowledge of academic and campus resources. -Regular contributor for the Tartan, Gordon College's historic student news paper.-Researched international news stories for the Global Perspectives column, -Stories followed ethnic tension, immigration, and security policy in Russia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, the Ukrainian Revolution, undocumented workers in Saudi Arabia, sectarian violence in Central African Republic, and China's One-Child Policy -Reviewed applications for preparatory Model UN course-Selected cohort to represent Gordon College at Harvard Model United Nations (HNMUN)-Paired participants into committees and research teams -Supervised the delegation's Christmas break research progress -Edited student policy papers on a diverse array of topics-Created and directed simulations, taught parliamentary procedure, and led class discussions.-Conferenced with co-head delegate and led delegation to HNMUN

  • Teaching Assistant for First-Years Writing Seminar

    Sept 2013 - May 2015

  • International Affairs Columnist - Tartan

    Sept 2013 - May 2014

  • Head Delegate for Model UN Preparatory Course

    Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
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  Center for Public Justice

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Fundraising Intern

  •Conducted prospective donor research including corporate and foundation grants, 990s, competing grantees •Developed and implemented relationally driven fundraising methods, designed phone scripts, gift appeals, and follow-up correspondence •Designed fundraising goals, conducted individual donor outreach and follow-up, managed donor database in eTapestry

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  Identoba | იდენტობა

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Communications Intern

  •Helped build English-language website for Georgian LGBTQI human rights NGO and community center•Refined mission statement and other critical documents, proofread English translations for grant submission •Wrote English-language versions of Identoba’s web pages, mission statement, and staff biographies

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  YMCA International Learning Center

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  •Taught Transitions to College, English for Employment, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) computer literacy classes to adult ESL learners.•Taught job readiness training, resume, and cover letter components, Word, Internet Search, etc.•Assisted ESL students to search/apply for jobs, complete/submit job applications, navigate college websites•Proctored TABE exams, input test scores, managed small client caseload and suggested career goals•Developed 16-week DESE Computer Curriculum for YMCA International Learning Center (50+ lesson plans) Show less •Directed ILC Tutoring Program, scheduling tutorials between adult ESL learners and volunteer English tutors •Tabled at partner universities, presented in classes, and facilitated info sessions to interview and recruit tutors•Awarded Outstanding Achievement in Volunteer Management for managing 60+ volunteers at ILC•Facilitated tutor trainings on cultural competency/anti-racism, mock interviews for students, resource fair •Coordinated translation projects of legislation, allowing accessibility for 300+ at Immigrant Rights Lobby Day•All-levels substitute teacher for ESL classes Show less

  • Computer Literacy Instructor and Career Advisor

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Volunteer Coordinator and ESL Instructor - AmeriCorps New American Integration Program (NAIP)

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2016
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  OnWORD Partner

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Development Consultant

  •Prospect research and grant writing for start-up offering career services to internationally trained professionals•Created and managed social media accounts and community outreach and engagement •Collaborated with president to design fundraising strategy for FY17•Successfully solicited seed-money to fund initial cost of services for clients

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  Fenway Health

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2021

  •Promoted to Development Associate, Foundation Relations in January 2019 at LGBTQI community health center•Managed all reporting requirements and submissions to foundation and corporate funders•Generated LOIs, grant proposals, budgets, metrics, and supplementary documents from start to submission•Conducted prospect research to increase revenue streams for multiple Fenway Health programs •Tracked state, regional, and national public health data trends including HIV, homelessness, behavioral health, etc•Collaborated with program staff, data, and finance teams to obtain content for competitive proposals Show less

  • Development Associate, Foundation Relations

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Assistant Grantwriter

    Nov 2016 - Jan 2019
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  Háttér Társaság

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Advocacy Intern

  •Interned with Háttér Society, a Hungarian LGBTQI human rights NGO and service provider•Assisted with EU grant-funded project United in Diversity: Mainstreaming LGBTQI equality •Compiled research for best practices guide on establishing LGBTI professional associations in Hungary•Created resource guide identifying LGBTQI NGOs and professional affinity groups for potential outreach

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  Project Bread

  Mar 2023 - now

  Foundation Relations: -Managing and submitting 90+ grant proposals, reports, and LOIs annually to institutional funders -Collaborating across multiple departments to acquire program, financial, and demographic data for compelling proposals -Tracking solicitations, grant agreements, stewardship, and awards in Raiser's Edge -Conduct comprehensive prospect research to inform foundation relations strategy

  • Senior Manager, Foundation Relations

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Grants Manager

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2024