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Abigail Williams

BROOKLYN

Summary

Strategic development professional with a strong record of securing multimillion-dollar funding through compelling, donor-focused communications. Skilled at translating complex program priorities into clear, persuasive narratives aligned with institutional goals. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, team mentorship, and building sustainable funding pipelines for mission-driven organizations. Passionate about using storytelling and partnership-building to advance cultural and social impact initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Development, Institutional Giving

The New York Immigration Coalition
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and executed strategic proposals and donor-facing materials resulting in multimillion-dollar grants, multi-year institutional support, and renewed funding for high-priority initiatives.
  • Translated complex programmatic goals into compelling narratives tailored for philanthropic audiences, aligning messaging with funder priorities and institutional mission.
  • Spearheaded prospecting process, enhancing fundraising outcomes by strategically identifying and cultivating prospective donors.
  • Provided mentorship and informal supervision to junior development staff, delegating tasks, supporting onboarding, and contributing to a collaborative team culture. Managed relationship with external grant writing consultant, ensuring alignment on voice, deadlines, and funding priorities to support proposal development.
  • Led cross-departmental coordination to streamline narrative and data development for proposals and reports, improving turnaround time and storytelling clarity.
  • Collaborated with leadership and program teams to craft customized donor engagement strategies and stewardship materials, strengthening funder relationships.

AmeriCorps VISTA

The New York Immigration Coalition
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Supported the Individual Giving team in planning and executing donor engagement events and briefings, enhancing donor relations and stewardship efforts.
  • Conceptualized and launched an annual Authors Event spotlighting immigrant storytellers, fostering funder engagement and elevating community voices.
  • Assisted in the execution of donor campaigns, including year-end appeals, lapsed donor outreach, and annual report distribution.
  • Drafted compelling Letters of Inquiry and developed updated narrative content for key program areas to align with funding priorities.
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts with program staff to pursue new funding opportunities, assigned tasks, and facilitated timely proposal submissions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida State University
05-2021

Skills

  • Strategic Storytelling
  • Donor-Facing Communications
  • Grant Writing & Reporting
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  • CRM Tools (Salesforce)
  • Prospect Research
  • Canva (Design & Layout for Donor Materials)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Cultural & Social Impact Fundraising

Timeline

Manager of Development, Institutional Giving

The New York Immigration Coalition
08.2022 - Current

AmeriCorps VISTA

The New York Immigration Coalition
08.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida State University

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