Carla Castillo
Donna,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Grants Manager offering 6 years of experience in fundraising and grants management. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions in grants management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Manager
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome obstacles faced during project execution, ensuring goals were met effectively.
- Streamlined grant application processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and organized databases.
- Tailored grant proposals to meet specific funder requirements, increasing approval rates with customized submissions.
- Monitored project timelines closely, ensuring timely completion of tasks to meet funder deadlines.
- Implemented feedback loop with grant recipients to gather insights and success stories, enhancing future proposals.
- Fostered strong relationships with community stakeholders to support program objectives and enhance funding opportunities.
- Negotiated terms with grantors to secure favorable conditions for organization, ensuring sustainability of funded programs.
- Developed strategic partnerships with other organizations working within the same sector, expanding networks and increasing access to resources.
- Worked across grant projects on a federal, local and state level.
- Coordinated site visits for funders to showcase ongoing initiatives successfully implemented using their funds.
Assistant Grants Manager
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc.
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed grants efficiently, ensuring timely disbursement of funds and proper allocation to different departments.
- Analyzed grant agreements to ensure compliance with financial and programmatic requirements, avoiding potential conflicts or issues.
- Facilitated cross-departmental meetings to align grant-seeking efforts with organizational strategies and priorities.
- Increased funding opportunities by researching and identifying new grant sources, expanding organization's financial resources.
Grants Associate
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc.
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted with grant reporting
- Assisted with maintaining calendar and deadlines
- Collaborated across teams and networked with project leads and funders
- Secured funding for projects by writing persuasive and compelling grant proposals.
- Analyzed grant agreements to ensure compliance with financial and programmatic requirements, avoiding potential conflicts or issues.
Education
Master in Legal Studies - Business Law And Compliance
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX09.2024
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology -
Michigan State University
05.2021
Minor in Chicano Latino Studies -
Michigan State University
05.2021
Minor in International Development -
Michigan State University
05.2021
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Budgeting
- Database management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Partnership Development
- Team Collaboration
- Grant Research
- Goal Setting
Additionallanguages
- Spanish, Proficient in spoken and written Spanish at a professional level
- English, Proficient in spoken and written English on a professional level
Timeline
Grants Manager
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Grants Manager
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc.
08.2022 - 02.2024
Grants Associate
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc.
06.2021 - 08.2022
Master in Legal Studies - Business Law And Compliance
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology -
Michigan State University
Minor in Chicano Latino Studies -
Michigan State University
Minor in International Development -
Michigan State University
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