Annaliese Kramer
J Bar J Youth Services
Bend,OR
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Nonprofit grant writer with four years of experience developing public and private funding proposals. Leads proposal narratives, coordinates submissions across program and finance teams, and supports grant reporting and compliance. Brings additional expertise in program data quality, federal reporting, compliance, and organization-wide grants management systems.
Work History
Grants Manager & HMIS/Data Coordinator
1 Year 5 Months- Led proposal development for more than $1.8 million in awarded funding in 2026, including new grants, renewals, and first-year funding for multiyear awards.
- Wrote successful capital campaign proposals securing $325,000 for a new administration building, including $225,000 from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and $100,000 from Ford Family Foundation.
- Led Basic Center and Street Outreach Program applications representing $550,000 in combined annual funding; translated NOFO scoring criteria into outlines, assigned sections, and wrote and edited most narrative content.
- Led narrative development and submission coordination for a successful $414,935 HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) renewal supporting rapid rehousing.
- Built an organization-wide SharePoint system integrating grant tracking, document storage, deadlines, and workflows, replacing scattered spreadsheets, folders, and email reminders.
- Prepare and submit federal reports through WellSky HMIS, including Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) data uploads; investigate validation errors and coordinate corrections to meet reporting requirements.
- Conduct twice-monthly EVA data-quality reviews, identify missing or inconsistent participant data, and work with case managers to resolve errors and maintain accurate program records.
- Compile monthly program reports, track housing occupancy and participant exit outcomes, and coordinate with program staff and NeighborImpact on HMIS reporting and data requirements.
Grant Writer
1 Year 7 Months- Researched public and private funding opportunities and developed proposals, renewals, funder correspondence, and supporting materials for youth and family programs.
- Collaborated with program, finance, and leadership staff to gather information, prepare submissions, and maintain grant calendars and application records.
- Drafted grant proposals, narratives, and supporting documents with clear, persuasive language.
Grant Writer
11 Months- Assisted leadership with small grant applications supporting advocacy and education; researched funders and drafted and edited proposal narratives and supporting materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Associate of Arts - English Composition
Skills
Grant Proposal Writing and Research
Federal and Foundation Proposal
Grant Renewal Preparation
NOFO and RFP Analysis
Grant Reporting
Budget Development
Data Validation and Quality Assurance
Compliance Monitoring
Document and Deadline Management
Partnership Development
Certification
- Grant Writing Certificate, Oregon State University, 2023
- Fundraising Certificate, Oregon State University, 2022
Timeline
Grants Manager & HMIS/Data Coordinator
J Bar J Youth Services
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Grant Writer
J Bar J Youth Services
10.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Grant Writer
The U.S. End FGM/C Network
10.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing
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University of North Texas
Associate of Arts from English Composition
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