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Christianna Miller

Troy,KS

Summary

Self-motivated development professional well-versed in individual, corporate and foundation fundraising techniques. Excellent track record of managing donor relationships and identifying new partnerships to increase fundraising support.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Grants Administrator

Iowa Tribe
09.2023 - Current
  • Grant writing and administration for over 40 grants obtained by Tribe
  • Oversee grants, determine timelines of completion, ensure proposals are accurate and in compliance with standards and notices of funding opportunities
  • Work with department leaders to identify needs and research opportunities, monitor funding and expenditures, and complete reporting requirements.
  • Facilitated successful audits of grant-funded programs by maintaining thorough documentation on file for review purposes upon request from auditors
  • Enhanced grant funding by researching and identifying potential grant opportunities for organization.
  • Contributed to strategic planning efforts by analyzing historical funding trends and projecting future resource needs.
  • Coordinated proposal submissions by meeting with team to discuss proposed resources, draft administrative components, review budget and drive deadline achievement.

Development Specialist

Second Harvest
12.2016 - 12.2023
  • Develop and administer grant funding program to support Second Harvest Community Food Bank, including:
  • Research, submit, manage and coordinate grant opportunities within Feeding America network and outside network
  • Assist with events and all fundraising activities
  • Perform fundraising analysis for variables which impact all giving programs
  • Assist Chief Development Officer in building Legacy Giving program
  • Ensure positional, company and departmental goals are being achieved
  • Ensure safe, respectful, and ethical environment for all donors, staff, volunteers, and members
  • Managed three individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development

Community Based Services Director

Kanza Mental Health and Guidance Center
04.2019 - 09.2023
  • Supervise Community Based Services Staff, including:
  • Implemented school-based mental health in all ten school districts served by organization
  • Hire, terminate, and discipline CBS staff
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations on employees in CBS Department
  • Conduct regular CBS staff meetings
  • Participate in clinical case staffing
  • Serve on Executive Leadership Team to help guide strategic plans, seek and write grants to enhance funding to better serve communities in our catchment area
  • Serve on Quality Improvement and Risk Management teams and conduct applicable quality
  • Assist provider staff in making referrals to community based services
  • Have expert understanding of Mental Health Reform Act, other mental health related laws, and state mental health regulations applicable to CBS
  • Educate community and families on serious emotional disturbance waiver and assist families in application process
  • Provide Mental Health First Aid Training to community partners
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Enhanced community involvement by organizing and implementing outreach programs
  • Created a safe environment in which members felt comfortable seeking assistance by promoting inclusivity in all programs

Project Director SPF-SIG Grant

Jen Jordan
12.2011 - 12.2016
  • Support coalition members in creating, supporting and sustaining community activities
  • Created first community level change coalition county .
  • Supervise Community Mobilizer position
  • Develop strategies that seek to build power of individuals involved it nth organization
  • Provides technical assistance to promote collaboration, leadership development and inclusion of community in all activities and programs
  • Integrates community organizing into programs and activities
  • Ensures that all projects are developed in concert with community
  • Pursues grants for support of substance abuse prevention and maintains compliance with grant reporting procedures and deadlines and determining budget
  • Develops relationships and coordinates with city, county, state and federal agencies.
  • Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
  • Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
  • Developed project control road map to guide various projects.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency within organization.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives that prepared communities for new processes or systems implementations to create community level change
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of documentation procedures during all phases of the projects.

Health Educator

Northeast Kansas Tobacco Use Prevention Program
07.2008 - 12.2011
  • In Doniphan, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Nemaha, and Atchison counties
  • Plan and coordinate health promotion activities
  • Inform and involve other health professionals in community health issues
  • Recruitment of youth TASK groups
  • Design material for local schools
  • Evaluate health promotion activities
  • Act as consultant to government, health, and social service entities
  • Carry out research on tobacco/general health related issues
  • Ongoing training/education to local coalitions, health providers, and communities
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to promote healthy lifestyles within the community.
  • Managed grant applications and funding proposals to secure resources for vital health education projects.
  • Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
  • Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
  • Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Complied with legal and ethical standards to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted research to stay up-to-date on health trends and health-related issues.

Skills

  • Performance Measurements
  • Funding Research
  • Organizational Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Writing
  • Project Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Public Speaking

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of anti-human trafficking initiative in Northwest Missouri.
  • Western District Coalition Against Human Trafficking Member (Missouri)

Skills And Experience

  • Founder and Board President of Break Every Chain Anti-Human Trafficking non profit. Created strategy with coalition members to educate and bring awareness to what trafficking looks like in rural areas and St. Joseph, Missouri. Worked with law enforcement to conduct sting operations.
  • Member of the Western District Coalition for Missouri. This coalition provides guidance towards anti-trafficking efforts.
  • Certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer for adults and youth
  • Children's Case Management and Intermediate Case Management
  • Real Colors and Cognitive Life Skills Facilitator, 35 hour course, National Curriculum and Training Institute
  • Parenting with Love and Limits Facilitator and Parent Coach, 40 hour course by Dr. Scott Sells, Savannah Family Institute
  • Recognition and Evaluation of Drugs in the Academic Environment, 16 hour course presented by the Breath Alcohol\Drug Evaluation Unit of the Kansas Highway Patrol
  • Over 60 hours in Community Mobilization/Substance Abuse training through SAMHSA training

Summary - Objective

To acquire a position in which I can integrate strategies to positively affect communities and assist them in attaining productive long-term goals to create community level change.

Timeline

Grants Administrator

Iowa Tribe
09.2023 - Current

Community Based Services Director

Kanza Mental Health and Guidance Center
04.2019 - 09.2023

Development Specialist

Second Harvest
12.2016 - 12.2023

Project Director SPF-SIG Grant

Jen Jordan
12.2011 - 12.2016

Health Educator

Northeast Kansas Tobacco Use Prevention Program
07.2008 - 12.2011

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