Robyn Browning

Experience

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  National Corporation

  Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

  Corporation for National and Community Service

  • Issued deeds and certificates of corrected conveyance to low-income residents• Coordinated quality of life projects• Consulted residents on land title issues on a call-in or walk-in basis• Community organizing

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  Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership

  Mar 2005 - May 2006

  Supportive Housing Program Representative

  •Administered housing subsidies, completed annual and interim certification of clients•Conducted intake interviews for new program participants; coordinated client relocations•Served as a liaison between tenants, property owners, and service providers

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  Spectrum Community Mental Health

  Jul 2006 - Jan 2013

  • Coordinated daily activities of drop-in center for adults living with mental illness• Designed, developed, and implemented educational programs for participants • Marketed programming • Supervised staff and volunteers • Established community partnerships to expand programming • Promoted welcoming and supportive environment for participants where learning is encouraged• Provided individual and group support• Facilitated monthly participant planning meetings to establish monthly activity schedule• Managed annual staff planning meeting to problem solve, delegate, and set annual goals• Conducted trainings for participants on health topics • Coordinated and led Creative Engagement team to develop new activities with member participation • Organized and lead large celebration and planning events• Managed all logistics and oversaw event budgets• Conducted monthly diversity events Show less •Co-facilitate housing and employment program for young adults (ages 18 to 26) with mental illness•Develop and implement program components; provide employment services to program members•Conduct presentations on working, volunteering, and educational resources •Provide participants with leadership opportunities•Coach participants on behavior change goals•Took initiative to organize a community garden and co-lead a borrow-a-bike program for Spectrum members•Represent Spectrum as member of Green Team, which plans events and does public speaking on being green Show less

  • Wellness and Recovery Coordinator

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Employment Specialist

    Jul 2006 - May 2012
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  The Arc Greater Twin Cities

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  Abuse Prevention Manager

  •Direct and coordinate collaboration grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)•Develop and execute community needs assessment for victim/survivors with disabilities•Collaborate with Sexual Violence Center to conduct community needs assessment and develop a strategic plan•Manage relationship with the Vera Institute of Justice•Oversee reporting requirements

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  MHR, Inc.

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  Wellness Coordinator

  •Developed, implemented, and evaluated health and wellness content and trainings for staff of 190•Created, delivered, and evaluated health and wellness programming provided to over 3,000 participants•Led organization-wide ReThink Tobacco Initiative focused on reducing tobacco use through education•Partnered with front line staff to determine participant needs and offer resources•Managed department budget, evaluated department initiatives, generated monthly statistical reports•Cultivated and maintained collaborative partnerships with other health organizations Show less

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  Mary's Pence

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  Grants Manager

  • Managed strategic direction, growth, and evaluation of grants program • Cultivated and maintained relationships will grantees across the U.S. and Canada• Developed and implemented capacity building initiatives for grantees• Directed public and community relations for grants program• Led grantee application and selection process

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  McKnight Foundation

  Jul 2020 - Nov 2023

  Program & Grants Associate, Arts & Culture

  • Manage program support for grants portfolio of $10M• Oversee grant process from incoming applications to grant payments and reporting• Produce and monitor grantmaking budget• Manage grantmaking database for Arts & Culture program • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures• Cultivate and maintain valued relationships with internal and external partners

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  International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA)

  Oct 2022 - now

  Treasurer Board of Directors
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  Headwaters Foundation for Justice MN

  Nov 2023 - now

  Grants Manager

  • Oversee and manage entire grant lifecycle, including proposal review, due diligence, grant award and denial, monitoring, and grantee reporting • Implement effective grant monitoring systems to ensure compliance with grant requirements and track progress toward desired outcomes • Design and implement infrastructure within Blackbaud Grantmaking• Ensure excellent data keeping throughout grant lifecycle• Support community grantmakers in collective decision-making process and support grantee partners with applications and awards Show less