Annie Jane Cotten

*This position was cut due to loss of federal funding*

- Generate print media, social media, blog posts, and other informational outreach materials.

- Provide community support to regional Black Lung Clinics

- Connect individuals with black lung disease and their family members to resources

• Brought together diverse private and institutional partners to create multi-year programmatic plans and partnerships across multiple sectors and fields
• Submitted applications for total requests of $1.4 million dollars with a mixed portfolio of federal and private requests
• Analyzed grant agreements to ensure compliance with financial and programmatic requirements, created systems to track workflow and funds, and ensured timely reporting compliance
• Increased overall organizational efficiency through the creation of data management systems and tools, as well as overall office management for remote and in person work across two states
• Scheduled and implemented organizational events, attended work relevant conferences and trainings
• Networked with various federal and state agencies, regional organizations and developed new partnerships

• Lead coalition of local organizations in designing and implementing a complex program of work while moving towards fiscal and organizational independence
• Increased financial transparency and provided support for members through focused leadership development
• Partnered in planning and completion of concrete, long term community projects as well as oversaw building and/or renovation of multiple physical community spaces
• Maintained and created local, regional, and national partnerships with a broad spectrum of individuals, local governments, businesses, and organizations
• Designed and facilitated one-on-one meetings, as well as large group meetings
• Managed interns, students, research fellows, and various academic scholars interested in the unique model
• Generated media and social media content

• Company Overview: Wise, Virginia
• Performed all executive-level and administrative roles for a 20-year-old community organization
• Reported directly to, and worked closely with, the board of directors, volunteers, and community partners to advance the short and long-term goals of the organization’s strategic plan, increase membership, and meet all fundraising goals
• Conducted all administrative tasks-including bill payment, fiscal sponsor communications, website maintenance, and file organization
• Funder and grant development, research, grant writing, tracking, and reporting as well as managed all other fundraising tasks and large events
• Built a local base of support for outdoor-oriented economic development and engaged ongoing economic development partners
• Conducted one-on-ones, strategy sessions, and created leadership development opportunities for board and members
• Created spaces for public engagement in decisions impacting local communities, including coordinating community meetings, generating public comments, and regional planning initiatives
• Fundraised over $8,000.00 through 300+ local and individual sponsors to support a Naturalist Rally with over 50 presentations and 400+ visitors