Aiko Hayashi
Sacramento,CA
Summary
I am a grant writing professional with a long history raising money and developing reports for diverse clients. I am a dogged researcher and strategic planner, and am accustomed to working in fast-moving collaborative environments. I forged my skills in high-pressure, deadline driven newsrooms around the globe, and now put my reporter's instincts for narrative and organization to work on behalf of clients in the nonprofit world. I am reliable, adaptable and dynamic, and deliver results, even as I foster team cohesion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Grant Writer
Freelance
02.2024 - Current
- Research funding opportunities to identify viable grant prospects for diverse projects.
- Compose compelling grant proposals aligned with client goals and funding agency requirements.
- Collaborate with clients to gather necessary data and insights for proposal development.
- Review and edit grant submissions to ensure clarity, accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Since 2024, secured $120,000+ in grants for Sacramento nonprofits serving unhoused families and single mothers via successful proposals.
- Supported health, education and financial stability for low-income Californians through targeted submissions.
Development Associate
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed data entry and maintained accurate records within project management systems.
- Reviewed and approved grant applications from schools for the foundation's grant programs.
Education
Master of Science - Journalism
Columbia University
New York (City), NY05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Sophia University
Tokyo, Japan03.2002
Skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Grant-writing expertise
- Report writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Consultant Grant Writer
Freelance
02.2024 - Current
Development Associate
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
10.2016 - 03.2018
Master of Science - Journalism
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Sophia University