Lynn Peralta

Experience

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  Disability Rights Advocates

  Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

  Legal Assistant

  • Provided legal intake for potential clients filing class action lawsuits under the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). • Prepared legal documents and briefs for review by staff attorneys, fielded calls via phone and TTY/TDD for clients who were blind, deaf or disabled. • Assisted with class action law suit against Boston University on behalf of learning disabled students; conducted field research.

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  City of Pinole, Project CARE (Children At-Risk Excelling)

  Dec 1996 - Aug 1998

  Program Director

  • Oversaw a city run school-based, after-school enrichment program for 140 at-risk youth ages 5 to 12. Duties included: program planning, program evaluation, financial management, information management, budgeting, grantwriting, staff development and training.• Chaired Project CARE Steering Committee comprised of city officials, police staff, school administrators, agency representatives, and parents.• Hired, trained, and supervised program staff of 2 Site Managers, 8 Recreation Counselors, 2 Family Counselors (licensed MFCC therapists) and up to 50 volunteers from U.C. Berkeley and local high schools. • Prepared and submitted quarterly and annual fiscal reports to Contra Costa County Office of Criminal Justice Planning to maintain 3-year funding stream, as well as private foundations and other funding sources. Show less

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  Filipino American Human Services, Inc.

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2005

  Executive Director

  • Led and managed a nonprofit, community-based organization serving vulnerable segments of the Filipino immigrant community in New York. Motivated a team of high performing staff, dedicated board and numerous city and agency partners to ensure the success of FAHSI. Increased total revenues by 42% from FY 2003-2004. • Expanded agency relationships including collaborative partnerships with Philippine Consulate of New York, NYC Office of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, American Red Cross September 11th Recovery Program, Robin Hood Foundation, Asian American Federation, and offices of state and local elected officials.• Secured major private institutional funding from the American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program, Robin Hood Foundation, Verizon Foundation, New York Community Trust and NYC Department of Youth and Community Development. Show less

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  Ayala Foundation, Inc.

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

  Executive Director

  • Expanded operations for a startup corporate foundation (now Philippine Development Foundation) as US-based operations of the Ayala Corporation. Spearheaded the GILAS Program (Gearing Up Internet Literacy and Access to Students) to connect all 5,500 public high schools across the Philippines to the internet. • Grew Board of Trustees from 7 to 13 members within one year. Cultivated donors and new board members in major metropolitan areas including San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Hawaii and Manila to promote giving to participating Philippine non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Attended 3-day Strategic Planning Board retreat with Ayala family and Board Trustees. • Executed successful migration of gift tracking and donor data management from Excel to DonorPerfect Online utilized by both US and Manila-based staff. Produced annual fundraising plan to increase giving from US-based donors to over 130 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and charities across the Philippines. Show less

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  Adolescent Counseling Services

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

  Development and Marketing Director

  • Spearheaded execution of annual fund development plan including an annual campaign, Spring Sounds gala benefit event, corporate and foundation grants, government contracts, and individual giving for community-based youth mental health clinic. • Completed annual budgets and renewal contracts with Palo Alto Unified School District, City of Palo Alto, City of Menlo Park and Menlo-Atherton High School. • Chaired and coordinated board/staff committees including Long Range Planning, Fund Development, Planned Giving and Spring Sounds Planning Committees comprised of 18 Board of Directors, 26 Board of Advisors and over 75 agency volunteers. Show less

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  Easterseals Northern California

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

  Director of Development

  • Responsible for $6M annual operating budget and fundraising from individual giving, foundation and corporate grants, 6 annual events, direct mail campaigns and annual Safeway in-store appeal to support Autism Awareness. Formalized written operational policies and procedures for the Development Department.• Managed all grants and fundraising to support programs and services for people with autism and development disabilities including implementation of the Benevon fundraising model. Prepared presentations and reports to assist in executive and board decision making. • Cultivated donor relationships through meetings, site tours, luncheons and stewardship programs along with President and CEO, board members and volunteers to promote major giving and multi-year society gifts.• Successfully coordinated Easter Seals’ 2009 Tri-Valley Sports Hall of Fame event leading a planning committee of parent volunteers, staff, auctioneer, event consultants, table hosts and corporate sponsors. Show less

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  Rubicon Programs

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2011

  Director of Development

  • Executed all fund development and marketing activities for a large $19M non-profit social services agency with over 180 full and part time staff. Managed development portfolio from private sources of unrestricted and restricted revenue including major institutional funders and individual donors.• Established all fundraising goals, priorities and metrics for agency’s three-year strategic and operational plan. Monitored monthly grants workplan to meet time sensitive deadlines for grant proposals and reports.• Identified grant prospects for program and general operating support, and managed existing relationships with long time funders. Drafted proposals, reviewed RFPs, vetted grant opportunities, delegated assignments to directors, and prepared all narrative, financial and supporting documents for final submission.• Strengthened relationships with major corporate partners and funders including Lesher Foundation, Chevron, Citibank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Bank of the West, Mechanics Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Tipping Point Community, LISC Bay Area, San Francisco Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation and other local foundations resulting in increased investment year over year. • Initiated agency’s strategic rebranding & marketing efforts by creating 100-Day Marketing Plan resulting in a pro bono partnership with Oakland-based Clorox Creative Services. Developed a new agency logo, tagline, positioning statement, and style guide rolled out in marketing collateral including a newly designed print newsletter, e-newsletter, annual report, brochures and flyers.• Member of Agency Executive Team comprised of CEO and senior directors with oversight of strategic and operational oversight of finance, staffing, program, IT, fund development, marketing and communications. Show less

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  Ann Martin Children’s Center

  Nov 2011 - Oct 2016

  Director of Development

  • Cultivated growth in private funding for a community mental health agency serving over 1,000 at-risk school aged children in 10 Oakland public elementary schools and private clinic. Participated in program development, implementation and evaluation of Clinical (Psychotherapy) and Learning Programs. • Ensured agency’s $5.6M annual operating budget goals and milestones were met. • Collaborated with the Board and Executive Team on Agency’s short and long-term strategic plans, policies and procedures, directives and work standards. • Established Annual Integrated Program Outcomes and developed metrics to track program effectiveness and impact by compiling data on total clients served, treatment hours, and client demographics by fiscal year.• Executed annual development plan to implement fundraising strategies including fall appeal (direct mail), major donor cultivation, online campaigns, annual gala event, communications and marketing. • Increased major donor giving by 140% implementing a major giving program. Successfully coordinated four consecutive annual gala events raising over $150,000 (net) working collaboratively with a gala committee, board members, corporate partners, sponsors and individual table hosts. Show less

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  Alameda County

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

  Fund Development Portfolio Manager

  • Set strategic vision and plan for Alameda County Social Services Agency's fund development efforts and secured state/federal grants launching several key programs including: HDAP (Housing and Disability Advocacy Program), CalWORKs HVI (Home Visiting Initiative), APS Home Safe, CalFresh Technology Project, Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, Smart Reentry Second Chance Grant, and ACILEP Immigrant Rapid Response Network among various grant initiatives prioritized by SSA's departments. • Identified funding opportunities and assembled competitive federal, state, and foundation grant applications supporting ACSSA and its four major divisions: Adult & Aging Services, Children & Family Services, Workforce & Benefits Administration, and Workforce Development Board. Promoted county-wide and interdepartmental collaboration on all fund development and policy office efforts.• Drafted the Core Values and Strategic Priorities for 2016-2019 in collaboration with the Agency and Policy Director; disseminated agency-wide at all sites and State of the Agency Address. • Co-led and launched a successful Legislative Breakfast Event in August 2017 by creating and managing all timelines and deliverables for over 130 attendees, county and community partners. • Supported RFP rating panels for several contracts including Family Caregiver Support Program Services, Comprehensive America’s Job Career Centers & Sub-regional Workforce Network, and ACILEP. • Identified and vetted funding opportunities for program gaps and proposed new initiatives aligned with strategic and program priorities. Show less

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  Contra Costa County

  Oct 2018 - Feb 2022

  EHSD Division Manager

  • Managed Policy and Planning Division, tracked policy and legislation impacting human services, and provided team coordination, project management, facilitation and support to Bureaus, Executive Team, and Office of the Director. • Tracked over 400 state and federal bills annually and secured Board approval for County’s position (support/oppose) on key legislation with impacts to human services.• Raised over $5 million annually in total funding from grants & allocations awarded by federal and state agencies. Over 30 federal, state and foundation funding opportunities vetted and reviewed; 10 federal and state grant applications submitted in response to competitive funding opportunities.• Overhauled Contracts Management as lead project manager with cross-departmental team to develop work plans, timelines, templates and desk guide establishing policies and procedures on annual contracts approval process to achieve 100% executed contracts for over 270 contracts with July 1 start dates in partnership with CFO, Contracts Division Manager and 16 member workgroup. • Supported Policy and Planning, Alliance to End Abuse, and Volunteer & Emergency Services (VES) staff on day-to-day operations, special projects, planning and team ad hoc initiatives.• Coordinated joint initiatives and community partnerships with CAO, Board of Supervisors, County Health Services Department, Health, Housing, and Homelessness (H3), Public Health Department, community-based partners and advocates. • Served as Contra Costa EHSD representative and Vice Chair to the Council on Homeless, Board Legislation Committee, County Welfare Directors Association (CWDA) Legislative Committee, County councils and other stakeholder groups. Show less

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  Alameda County

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

  Policy Director

  • Led Office of Policy, Strategy & Innovation (PSI) in goal-setting, planning, implementation and execution of policy, legislative and funding initiatives to support agency strategic goals and priorities. Hosted SSA’s 2022 Annual Legislative Convening Event: “Seize the Moment: Centering Racial Equity”.• Tracked bills and drafted advocacy letters on state and federal legislation with impacts to human services, recommended positions on bills and budget requests approved by the Board of Supervisors' PAL (Personnel, Administrative and Legislation) Committee. • Produced SSA’s inaugural Biennial Report. Led coordination of cross-departmental workgroup to develop content & gather departmental highlights and program data to completion of publication.• Awarded $4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) child care grants to 1,600 licensed child care providers in Alameda County. Ensured survey translations in threshold languages. • Adopted agency’s diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB) statement; conducted cross-departmental staff listening sessions to vet statement as part of SSA’s commitment to equity & inclusive practices.• Monitored federal & state allocations and budget impacts to safety net services; coordinated with CAO & Finance staff on Budget MOE (maintenance of effort) $971M to support annual budget allocation across programs including Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, GA, IHSS, APS, AAA, Child Welfare and Child Care programs. Show less

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  County of Sonoma

  Jun 2023 - now

  Assistant Director

  • Project Leadership & Execution: Successfully led and completed projects including the development of HSD’s new Mission, Vision, and Core Values, and the launch of the HSD Insider e-newsletter to foster communication and staff engagement. • Brand & Communication Innovation: Spearheaded the rebranding of HSD with a new logo and tagline, and published an external HSD Data Dashboard report to highlight key program metrics.• Legislative Impact: Implemented a new legislative tracking system, attending state meetings to stay informed on key bills affecting human services and ensuring alignment with department priorities.• Collaborative Leadership: Facilitated the opening of the Sonoma East County Center & West County/Guerneville satellite centers through close collaboration with multiple teams, fostering operational alignment and addressing staffing, safety, labor and logistics concerns.• Team Development & Support: Supervised and mentored Program Development Managers and Planning, Research, Evaluation & Engagement (PREE) Unit, prioritizing individual staff development and fostering a culture of growth and support for career progression.• Strategic Contributions: Co-led the Strategic Planning for HSD including an All Managers Meeting kick off, aligning department-wide initiatives with goals on diversity, equity, inclusion, and service delivery. Actively participated in workshops to enhance racial equity and trauma-informed practices.• Continuous Professional Growth: Committed to personal and team development through workshops, executive leadership training, and regular one-on-one coaching sessions to promote ongoing learning and growth. Show less