Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jun 1990 - Dec 2007

  Independent grant writer/development consultant

  • Outreach to secure grant writing contracts from local non-profit agencies.• Identify foundation, corporate and government funding/contract opportunities.• Develop programs, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.• Enter and monitor grant application and contract report tracking data.• Provide technical assistance for Executive Directors for variety of needs, including program development and strategic planning.Noteworthy Contributions: Developed proposal for a non-profit that enabled them to open a second family resource center, thereby doubling their agency budget and impact. Show less

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  Ymca of san francisco

  Feb 1993 - Jan 2004

  • Develop and manage budget.• Seek funds/contracts, write proposals.• Supervise, hire and evaluate senior staff.• Outreach to city, county and state agencies.• Develop programs to meet community needs.• Run monthly advisory boards.• Testify in front of city councils and community advisory boards. Noteworthy ContributionsWithin 8 months of being informed of the need, secured funding for new Pacifica Youth Service Bureau building. Helped to develop YMCA’s signature mentoring program in collaboration with staff. Show less

  • Director of Fund and Program Development

    Mar 1999 - Jan 2004

  • Director of Project FOCYS and the Pacifica Youth Service Bureau

    Sept 1994 - Feb 1999

  • Contract Grant Writer

    Feb 1993 - Aug 1994
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  Ocean shore school

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2011

  Volunteer

  Assist Ocean Shore School with a variety of programming for its students, including art and a summer "K'Nex" early math class.

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  Samaritan house

  Dec 2007 - Jun 2011

  Grants manager

  • Coordinate submissions, identify/communicate risks associated with proposals.• Develop objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.• Write, revise, and edit drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.• Enter and monitor grant application and contract report tracking data.• Contribute to development team’s creation of annual fundraising plan.Noteworthy Contribution:Led multi-agency team of grant writers to develop proposal that secured $3 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA stimulus) for San Mateo County. Show less

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  Cora - community overcoming relationship abuse

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2016

  Grants and contracts officer

  • Coordinate submissions, identify/communicate risks associated with proposals.• Develop objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.• Write, revise, and edit drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.• Enter and monitor grant application and contract report tracking data.• Contribute to development team’s creation of annual fundraising plan.• Train and coach junior grant writers.Noteworthy Contributions:Wrote grant proposal funding CORA’s ability to open a second safe house. Total dollar value of the grant was $1 million. Developed proposals resulting in LGBTQ and YEA! programs. Show less

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  Bay area etc

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Pr/marketing volunteer
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  San mateo county lgbtq commission

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2019

  Commissioner

  Serve on San Mateo County's first LGBTQ Commission. The goals of the commission include:* Bring greater recognition and visibility to the LGBTQ community in San Mateo County by supporting such events as the County's Pride celebration.* Reduce harassment and bullying of LGBTQ youth in local middle schools and high schools.* Develop policy recommendations to improve outcomes for underserved and at-risk segments of the LGBTQ population, including youth, communities of color, non-English speakers, seniors and immigrants. * Promote transgender inclusion among private and public entities in San Mateo County including access to health care and to gendered spaces such as bathrooms and shelters.* Recommend initiatives to support LGBTQ families with children.* Take positions pertaining to federal, state and local policies, programs and procedures, and any legislation affecting LGBTQ individuals.The Commission will meet at least six times a year, implement a yearly work plan, and provide recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at least once a year.http://lgbtq.smcgov.org/about-lgbtq-commission Show less

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  Starvista

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Grants director

  • Coordinate submissions, identify/communicate risks associated with proposals.• Develop objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.• Write, revise, and edit drafts including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials.• Enter and monitor grant application and contract report tracking data.• Contribute to development team’s creation of annual fundraising plan.• Train and coach junior grant writer.Noteworthy Contribution:Led multi-agency, interdepartmental team to develop proposal that secured $3 million to launch an LGBTQ Pride Center in San Mateo County. Show less

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  Cora - community overcoming relationship abuse

  Aug 2018 - now

  In partnership with the CEO, CORA leadership and other key stakeholders, the Director of Quality and Strategic Initiatives (DQSI) is tasked with co-leading efforts to foster excellence in all CORA’s programs and administration. The DQSI researches and recommends for implementation best practices and opportunities gleaned from the field of domestic violence and nonprofits in general. • Recruit, hire, evaluate, and design performance plans for staff in three departments.• Train and coach new staff and existing staff.• Collaborate with development department in creating new funding proposals.• Ensure high quality service and contract compliance.• Lead successful on-site reviews of state contracts with state program officers.• Develop departmental policies and procedures.• Manage the department’s contract spend downs.

  • Director of Quality and Strategic Initiatives at CORA - Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Director of Emergency and Support Services

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2022