Lina Paredes

Experience

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  Children's Institute, Inc. (CII)

  Oct 1995 - May 1997

  Training Coordinator

   Coordinated all logistical aspects of training for Children’s Institute International, an organization specializing in the treatment and prevention of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect. Identified venues, secured instructors and conducted outreach, for in-services to multi-day events and conferences for classes of 20 to 200 participants. On average, trainings were rated a 4 or 5, on a scale of 1-5 by 87% of students.  Helped assess training needs, program goals and implementation strategies on domestic violence / child abuse identification, reporting, assessment and treatment.  Conducted training on child abuse identification and reporting for mandated reporters.  Identified and negotiated contracts with training consultants.  Applied and processed continuing education units in professional disciplines including law, law enforcement, nursing, psychology and social work. Show less

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  Liberty Hill Foundation

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2009

  Director of Grantmaking

   Managed the annual grantmaking programs of the Liberty Hill Foundation, a public charity dedicated to supporting social change in Los Angeles County through seed and capacity building grants, as well as through training and education. The docket included competitive, donor advised and restricted grants totaling $3.5 million. Helped manage donor relationships and services. Developed funding dockets for donor advisors. Led donor education programs on the work of grantees and issues such as giving circles.  Worked with members of the board to set the foundation’s grantmaking policies and procedures.  Developed funding guidelines and oversaw all outreach. Screened requests and proposals, and chaired grantmaking committees. Made funding recommendations to the board. Evaluated grantees and assessed the overall quality and impact of funding programs.  Planned and implemented conferences and technical assistance activities for grantees.  Supervised the grantmaking team. Ensured the department delivered on time and on budget with a view towards realizing the foundation’s mission. Represented Liberty Hill in the broader philanthropic community. As a consultant (2010), developed and executed a grantmaking program that was part of The California Endowment’s statewide Diversity in Philanthropy Initiative. Outreached to qualified organizations, prepared the request for proposals, reviewed proposals and made funding recommendations adopted by the Liberty Hill president. Show less

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  Asian American / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2010

  Member, Board of Directors

   Supported and promoted giving by and to AAPI communities. Raised awareness of the issues facing these communities across the U.S. and advocated on their behalf through relationships, events, publications, and grantmaking. Provided strategic governance, fiduciary oversight, and represented AAPIP in philanthropic community.

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  Funders for LGBTQ Issues

  Dec 2006 - Apr 2012

  Member, Board of Directors

   Raised awareness of the issues facing LGBTQ communities across the U.S. and advocated on their behalf through relationships, events, publications, and grantmaking. Board Chair (2010-12): Worked closely with the CEO to lead the organization’s strategic planning process.

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  Hollywood Foreign Press Association

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Philanthropic Consultant

   Implemented all aspects of grantmaking for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Reviewed all proposals, made recommendations for funding and declination to the board of trustees. Increased grantmaking by over 20% from previous year, the largest increase ever.

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  Connecticut Health Foundation

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

  Vice President of Program

   Led implementation of programmatic aspects of the annual operating plan through grantmaking, capacity building, convening, research, and technical assistance.  Strategized and oversaw database system improvement to better track grants and prepare reports. Directed the Health Leadership Fellows initiative, a 10-month incubation program followed by ongoing engagement of graduates. Encouraged and supported Fellows as change agents promoting health equity across the state.  Oversaw a comprehensive evaluation of all activities that support the accomplishment of the foundation’s goals. Utilized learnings to improve the effectiveness of future initiatives. Show less

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  A Window Between Worlds

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2019

  Member and President (2017-2019), Board of Directors

   Leading strategic board revitalization with the development, shepherding and implementation of new policies and recruitment of new members with diverse skills and backgrounds.  Act as an ambassador and fundraise on AWBW’s behalf. Secured over $50,000 in less than one year for AWBW. Certified to provide art workshops to adults and children, supporting participants to take concrete steps toward a healthy and resilient future.

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  Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture (FilAm ARTS)

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Nonprofit Consultant

   Managed a team of directors to plan and execute the 24th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture. The festival featured contemporary and traditional Filipino food, music, dance, crafts and culture. The event attracted thousands of attendees from all over Southern California.

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  Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Independent Nonprofit Consultant

   Planned and implemented a process to transition the LACBC board from a hands-on body engaged in the day-to-day operations of the organization to a big-picture, strategic thinking and fundraising board. Performed needs assessment of status of board’s functioning, made recommendations for structure and operations moving forward.

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  MOONLIGHT WAVES

  Apr 2016 - now

  Certified Professional Coach

   Provide guidance to individuals moving through a process of growth towards greater effectiveness and fulfillment in their lives. Connect people to their true essence and purpose, while helping them step into risk and explore possibilities. Support clients as they work on what holds them back. Clients gain insight and clarity; they (re)connect to their power, creativity, calm, and joy. They find what they seek and put it into action.

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  GUILLERMO J. VALENZUELA FOUNDATION

  Apr 2017 - now

  Independent Philanthropic Consultant / Professional Coach

  • Develop and implement new impactful grantmaking program focused on women’s health and increasing the number of health providers in the Inland Empire. • Create a vision, write content, and work with web developers to realize the Foundation’s website.• Establish relationships in the IE philanthropic and nonprofit communities that further the foundation’s mission. Participate on the Inland Empire Funders Alliance to support pooled funding partnerships to respond to urgent needs in the region, such as Census 2020 and the IE Funders Alliance Rapid Response Fund in light of COVID-19.• Beginning in 2021, serving a two-year term on the Executive Committee and as Action Team Lead for Membership and Governance of the Inland Empire Funders Alliance (IEFA). Work with colleagues to operationalize the IEFA’s strategic plan emphasizing Advocacy, Equity, and Systemic Change. Recruit and orient new members; ensure that there is sustainable funding; and devise more effective ways for the IEFA to be accountable to its stakeholders. Show less

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  THE UNITED WAY OF THE INLAND VALLEY, INC

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Independent Philanthropic Consultant

  • Audit the grantmaking process from beginning to end and propose improvements for implementation.• Collect, review and update grantmaking related documents such as the RFP, Issue Areas, Reporting Forms, Conflict of Interest Form, CIC/Grant Reviewer Job Description. Operationalize how these documents are utilized annually. • Assess the CIC’s membership and propose a structure and orientation process for its effective implementation. • Prepare guidelines for best practices in grantmaking for CIC to use. Show less