Sarah Bogdanski Bourdon, MSW

Sarah Bogdanski Bourdon, MSW

Executive Director

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  • About me

    Grants & Contracts Specialist/Administrator-James. H. Napier Foundation

  • Education

    • UConn School of Social Work

      1998 - 1999
      Master's Degree Community Organization/Policy
    • University of Bridgeport

      2022 -
      Master of Public Health - MPH

      Activities and Societies: 15 credits completed

    • Stonehill College

      1993 - 1997
      Bachelor's degree Psychology/English Studies
  • Experience

    • Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Inc.

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
      Executive Director

      Oversaw operations of food pantry. Managed core group of 60 volunteers. Conducted orientation trainings. Provided direct services to clients. Wrote policy and procedure manual for operations and quality control. Implemented programming and strategies with Board.

    • CT Youth Services Association

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
      Consultant

      Liaison between membership organization and Board. Maintained social media outlets including Constant Contact, Website, Facebook, email etc. Lead process of rebranding organization with new logo and website.

    • Saint Joseph Catholic Church and School

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
      Administration Assistant

      Asst to the principal, first point of contact for families new and enrolled, some development work. Monitored state milk program. Managed funds from fundraisers, and student records. highest level of confidentiality.

    • Children's Community School - Waterbury, CT

      Jul 2018 - Apr 2020
      Administrative Secretary
    • CITY OF MERIDEN

      Apr 2020 - Sept 2021
      Human Resources Clerk

      Provided high level of service and confidentiality working with 600+ current employees as well as former and retired employees. Processed job postings, payroll, healthcare and benefits enrollment and changes. Facilitated interviews and maintained all files. Proficient in interpreting and carrying out 9 Union contracts.

    • James. H. Napier Foundation

      Feb 2021 - now
      Foundation Administrator

      Facilitate and manage all activities related to the Foundation including Trustee meetings, Grantee relations, funds disbursement, and all other day - to - day functions of the Foundation.

    • Goodwin University

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2023
      Senior Grants Officer

      Source, write and manage federal, state and private foundation awards. Coordinate efforts with faculty, and staff across many departments and schools. Collaborate with Magnet School System on new innovative initiatives focused on workforce development. Assist in high end large scale fundraisers overseeing and facilitating online auctions and raffles through give smart while providing point of service support to participants.

    • Burrows Consulting, LLC

      Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
      Grants Writer

      Provided support to grant writing team in prospecting, research, writing and proofing healthcare/ FQHC and Opioid focused opportunities.

    • CT Office of Workforce Strategy

      Mar 2024 - now
      Grants and Contracts Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member Board Of Trustees

      Issued by The Bradley Home on Dec 2017
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