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Dana Ullrich, MPA MPH

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Highly experienced nonprofit professional with a strong focus on building relationships. 14 years of expertise in complex project management, fund development, strategic planning, nonprofit leadership, and grants management. Driven self-starter with a stellar work ethic and passion for making a positive impact.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

(Contract)
09.2024 - 03.2025

In partnership with the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provide national guidance, training, and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations and government agencies on grants and financial management, policies and procedures, and programmatic best practices.

Vice President of Community Initiatives

United Way of Central Alabama
10.2019 - 11.2024
  • Directed day to day operations of large-scale nonprofit projects and programs totaling $15M and serving 20k+ households annually
  • Oversaw fundraising and strategic growth of 30+ initiatives focused on healthcare, aging, disability, nutrition, and homelessness
  • Responsible for development and implementation of long-range and short-term strategic and fund development plans for multiple program areas and subsidiaries agencies
  • Led processes related to financial management, grant proposals, contracts, audits, reporting, and accreditation
  • Provided executive-level leadership for Community Initiatives department of 110+ staff administering 30+ projects and programs across 6 states
  • Ensured strong working relationships with community partners, industry stakeholders, subgrantees, contracted partners, Committee members, and Board
  • Fostered a positive, collaborative working environment to continuously engage team members and encourage staff buy-in

Director

United Way of Central Alabama
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed day to day operations of Housing Alliance (HA) network of 10 contracted partner organizations in AL, GA, FL, TN, MS, and LA
  • Responsible for growing funding portfolio and managing relationships with local banking partners and contributing financial institutions
  • Oversaw planning, management, and implementation of HUD and housing projects totaling $600k annually
  • Conducted compliance monitoring, agency performance reviews, and site visits
  • Maintained close working relationships with partner agency Executive Directors and Fiscal staff
  • Provided training and programmatic guidance to nonprofits across the Southeast

Associate

Collaborative Solutions, Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2018
  • Provided national consultation, training, and technical assistance to federal grantees of DOJ, HUD, and HHS
  • Responsible for all phases of project management, reporting, data collection, and government work plan execution
  • Ensured customer satisfaction and worked quickly to resolve client challenges
  • Provided national technical assistance via federal Domestic Violence & Housing TA Consortium
  • Delivered trainings, webinars and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders

Program Manager

Workshops, Inc.
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed $250K DOL grant and Senior Community Service Employment Program for Jefferson County
  • Handled invoicing and reporting for AL Dept of Senior Services
  • Supervised and trained seniors participating in subsidized employment programs at 15+ job sites

Program Coordinator

Disability Rights & Resources
12.2011 - 08.2015
  • Designed and implemented new homeless services program, including management of HUD supportive services grant
  • Provided intensive case management to chronically homeless individuals with disabilities
  • Provided benefits and employment counseling to SSI/SSDI beneficiaries
  • Responsible for program evaluation, achieving HUD performance measures, and HMIS agency administration

Education

Master of Public Administration - MPA

University of Alabama At Birmingham
04-2018

Master of Public Health - MPH

University of Alabama At Birmingham
04-2018

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Alabama At Birmingham
12-2011

Skills

  • Complex Project Management
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration
  • Grants & Contracts
  • Nonprofit Leadership
  • Fund Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Programmatic Best Practices
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Partnerships

Timeline

Consultant

(Contract)
09.2024 - 03.2025

Vice President of Community Initiatives

United Way of Central Alabama
10.2019 - 11.2024

Director

United Way of Central Alabama
08.2018 - 10.2019

Associate

Collaborative Solutions, Inc.
07.2016 - 08.2018

Program Manager

Workshops, Inc.
08.2015 - 07.2016

Program Coordinator

Disability Rights & Resources
12.2011 - 08.2015

Master of Public Administration - MPA

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Master of Public Health - MPH

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Dana Ullrich, MPA MPH