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Claudia Galdamez

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Strategic leader in grants and business development with extensive experience in securing multimillion-dollar funding from federal and private sources. Expertise in fundraising strategy, grant lifecycle management, and operational leadership, resulting in enhanced organizational growth and sustainability. Proven ability to align funding strategies with mission-driven initiatives, fostering strategic partnerships and optimizing performance. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving key organizational objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR, GRANTS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
Reston, VA
01.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: ASCE is a 501(c)(3) organization, representing 160K global members in 177 countries. ASCE is the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public. Every four years, ASCE produces the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, depicting the condition and performance of U.S. infrastructure, including aviation.
  • Led new Grants & Contracts office, charged with securing federal and private funding to advance strategic initiatives including workforce, sustainability, resilience, and climate adaptation – managing proposals and awards ranging from $150K to $2M+.
  • Expanded in-house capacity by recruiting, hiring, and onboarding a Grant Writer and Grant Manager within a 12-month period.
  • Provide leadership and oversight to the Grants & Contracts team, including staff, volunteers/subject matter experts and contractors, supporting all phases of research, proposal development, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Managing Director to set and achieve annual strategic and operational goals for the office.
  • Apply expertise in proposal development methodologies, guiding the end-to-end process from pre-award through post-award, including submission management, compliance, and quality control.
  • Cultivated and stewarded relationships with over 60 prospective funders, leading to a 40% increase in new funding leads.
  • Represented ASCE in meetings with national funders, corporate partners, and government agencies.
  • Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to align funding needs with external opportunities.
  • Partnered with Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, and external consultants to assess and enhance compliance readiness with federal funding requirements.
  • Present funding and partnership opportunities to Senior Leadership Team on funding trends, risks, and emerging opportunities.
  • Evaluated multi-million-dollar mission-aligned funding opportunities to advance the Civil Engineering profession and drive revenue growth.
  • Developed and implemented new policies, procedures, templates, and training resources to streamline grants management and increase organizational efficiency.
  • Introduced use of Asana and Salesforce to track engagement, measure outcomes, manage grant workflows, and reporting deliverables.
  • Provided regular presentations to the Board of Directors on the progress of the Grants & Contracts office.
  • Partnered with Finance to align indirect cost rates, track cost-share/matching funds, and ensure audit readiness.
  • Developed financial reporting templates for grant-funded projects to improve accuracy and timeliness.
  • ASCE is a 501(c)(3) organization, representing 160K global members in 177 countries. ASCE is the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public. Every four years, ASCE produces the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, depicting the condition and performance of U.S. infrastructure, including aviation.

MANAGER, GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS

United Way Worldwide (UWW)
Alexandria, VA
06.2016 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: UWW is a global nonprofit leader dedicated to strengthening communities by improving education, health, and financial stability. Operating in over 40 countries, it mobilizes cross-sector partnerships and local resources to drive sustainable, community-led solutions. United Way empowers nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to collaborate on systemic change, with a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and measurable impact.
  • Oversaw multimillion-dollar grant and contract portfolio – ranging from $25,000 to $6,000,000, including budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
  • Utilized Salesforce to track stakeholder engagement, monitor outcomes, and manage projects and grants.
  • Administered subgrants across UWW’s National and International network, including drafting agreements and monitoring compliance.
  • Identified and addressed $500,000 in unrecognized administrative fees, leading to the implementation of a new fee process.
  • Developed an Equity Dashboard showcasing $5.2M in sub-grants to local communities, driving strategic funding decisions.
  • Delivered stewardship reports and conducted training sessions for fundraisers, program, and finance staff.
  • Collaborated with the Accounting Department to prepare for and participate in audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • UWW is a global nonprofit leader dedicated to strengthening communities by improving education, health, and financial stability. Operating in over 40 countries, it mobilizes cross-sector partnerships and local resources to drive sustainable, community-led solutions. United Way empowers nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to collaborate on systemic change, with a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and measurable impact.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

United Way Worldwide (UWW)
Alexandria, VA
02.2011 - 06.2016
  • Managed executive correspondence and documents with 100% accuracy.
  • Led projects such as the UWW internal annual campaign, achieving 100% target revenue.
  • Organized the Million Dollar Roundtable event, demonstrating strong project management skills.

OFFICE MANAGER

The ORS Group
Melbourne, Australia
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Supervised 10 administrative staff across five offices, including training, onboarding, and performance management.
  • Directed office facilities, including opening and closing procedures, to ensure smooth operations.
  • Acted as a liaison between management and employees, fostering effective communication.

Education

Business Management and Human Resources

Victoria University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia

Business Administration

Victoria University of Technology
Melbourne, Victoria

Diploma - Business Administration

Victoria University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia

Skills

  • Process improvement and compliance
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • Project management
  • Proposal development
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Grant proposal development
  • Partnership and relationship management
  • Staff supervision and training
  • Performance evaluation
  • Confidential information management
  • Public speaking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Websites

Timeline

DIRECTOR, GRANTS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
01.2024 - Current

MANAGER, GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS

United Way Worldwide (UWW)
06.2016 - 06.2023

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

United Way Worldwide (UWW)
02.2011 - 06.2016

OFFICE MANAGER

The ORS Group
01.2009 - 12.2010

Business Management and Human Resources

Victoria University of Technology

Business Administration

Victoria University of Technology

Diploma - Business Administration

Victoria University of Technology

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