Melissa Wolcott

Experience

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  Community Action Partnership of Staunton Augusta & Waynesboro (CAPSAW)

  Jan 2014 - May 2018

  IRS Certified Tax Specialist & Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Site Coordinator

  Conducted Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Valley VITA) as Site Coordinator for two locations. Increased awareness of program and served as a point of contact. Managed workflow of tax assistance sites and maintained quality control of procedures. Worked as a volunteer coordinator and liaison between volunteers and board members. Maintained database of volunteer information and skills. Assisted volunteers in thorough completion of returns and completed e-file process of tax returns for clients. Program growth of over 46% in volume of tax returns prepared. Adaptable during tremendous program growth and leadership change throughout the years. Show less

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  ComfortCare Women's Health

  May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Director of Donor Development

  Retained donor and volunteer base, customizing each donor and volunteer experience making it rewarding for all parties involved. Supervised volunteer appreciation events and volunteer schedules. Promoted a positive image of the organization through targeting and attending special events within the community. Effective communicator of the organizations vision through public speaking invitations. Increased philanthropic sources of income through grants and private donations and fundraising. Worked closely and submitted regular reports to the Vice President of Advancement and President, identifying problems in meeting objectives and recommended solutions. Regularly implemented strategies to increase donor and volunteer base. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2022 - now

  Grant Writer

  Freelance contractor for short-term and long-term contracts. Ambitious and effective writer with over 5 years’ experience in development, leadership, volunteer management and working for non-profit organizations in various fields. Goal-oriented effective communicator with dynamic human relations skills. Experience in donor relations, fundraising, grant writing, and know how to maintain special projects independently. Looking to be a part of your team, where we can spearhead a common vision!

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  Christian Adventure Network

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Grant Writer

  Served the military veteran, first responder, and public safety community through this organization. Sourced funding and revenue opportunities. Identified, facilitated, and implemented grant opportunities in addition to special project federal grant applications requested by Founder of the organization. Researched suicide prevention, mental health and wellness, and recreational therapy to accomplish clients’ special project. Communicated closely with the Executive Team and worked under tight deadline requirements. Show less

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  Wolcott Family Ministries

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  Missionary

  Christian missionary and children's ministry outreach on United States campgrounds.

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  Chesterbrook Community Foundation

  Jan 2023 - now

  Development Director

  Part-Time contract writer with a focus on building community awareness for the organization. Research, coordinate, write, and edit grant proposals, mostly competitive. Manage grant calendar, apply for grants, complete renewals, build grant prospect list, follow-up actions for pending proposals and coordinate proposal reviews. Write LOI's ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements. Assist in building fundraising campaigns to grow new and reoccurring revenue.

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  Open Doors, Inc.

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of Development