Experience

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  Ma'an network

  Jun 2007 - Apr 2008

  Fundraising coordinator

  - Led concept development and proposal writing for grant applications- Prepared concept note portfolio for network programming goals- Drafted project narratives in line with donor reporting requirements for European representatives offices and UNESCOSUCCESS STORIES:- Led an approved 2.5 million pound DFID proposal to provide multi-genre participatory media in the Palestinian territories- Led an approved 600,000 euro tender for media programs highlighting the impact of European cooperation in the Palestinian territories Show less

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  Self-employed

  May 2008 - Mar 2018

  Freelance writer

  Wrote accessible but professional blog posts, marketing language, and whatever else an organization needed (samples at stephnarayanan.com)

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  Children of palestine

  May 2008 - Jan 2009

  Projects manager

  - Developed program objectives and funding proposals- Coordinated with potential funders and community partners during project development- Designed website content and organizational communications

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  Bethlehem university

  Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

  Communications officer

  - Managed production of biannual university magazine, including writing and editing content, managing photo selection, and overseeing graphic design process- Produced web content, including feature articles and web copy revisions- Interviewed faculty, staff, and students about programs and activities for university communications- Trained communications assistant to conduct interviews and draft web articles

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  Nazareth academic institute, inc.

  Apr 2010 - Oct 2015

  Development and communications consultant

  - Developed grant proposals that match up funder interests and institute program priorities - Wrote/edited and designed communications materials for existing donors and friends- Managed reporting to existing donors- Drafted communications for board president, including op-ed pieces and press releasesSUCCESS STORIES: - Developed an approved $120,000 proposal for organic chemistry lab equipment approved- Developed two approved Fulbright Senior Specialist applications for technical assistance in the development of a premedical education program - Developed an approved $150,000 proposal for premedical program commodities from USAID's American Schools and Hospitals Abroad program - Developed donation reports and funding renewal requests for a foundation donor whose $27,000 commitment was renewed three times and increased for a total of $124,000 Show less

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  St. andrew's episcopal church

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

  Parish administrator

  - Designed and published parish communications, including weekly e-mail news updates, service bulletins, and stewardship campaign materials- Managed donor database and produce donor acknowledgements- Ran parish bookkeeping, coordinated parishioner requests, and generally kept things running smoothly

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  Primary care coalition

  Mar 2018 - now

  - Collaborate with program managers and finance department to manage grant reporting and steward funder relationships on active grants - Develop competitive grant proposals that support the PCC's strategic priorities and emerging programs- Partner with colleagues to create effective messaging about PCC programs and generate new outreach strategies

  • Director, Development and External Relations

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Development Manager

    Apr 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Grants and Donor Relations Manager

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2020