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Darcy Irvine

Rochester Hills,MI

Summary

Grant writer with a proven track record at Crossroads Care Center, adept at proposal development and compliance. Leveraged strong research skills to identify funding opportunities. Committed to fostering collaboration and open communication, driving successful grant applications that align with mission-driven goals.

Equipped with problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Grant Writer

Crossroads Care Center
06.2024 - Current
  • Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
  • Maintained compliance with funder requirements by diligently monitoring project progress and submitting timely reports.
  • Enhanced collaboration within the organization by providing regular updates on grant activities and progress toward goals.
  • Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
  • Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
  • Collected information on existing programs to demonstrate cohesive and sustainable organization to funders.
  • Gained familiarity with organization's operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base.
  • Contributed to a positive organizational culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and shared success in fundraising efforts.
  • Developed persuasive case statements using data-driven evidence to demonstrate impact and need for support from funders.
  • Cultivated robust database of funding sources, conducting extensive research to identify new grant opportunities that matched organizational goals.
  • Collaborated with program staff to develop strong, outcomes-based grant applications that aligned with organization goals.
  • Ensured compliance with all grant agreements, meticulously monitoring program activities and expenditures against grant requirements.
  • Streamlined grant submission processes, implementing tracking system for deadlines and requirements, ensuring timely and complete applications.

Assistant Bookkeeper

Crossroads Care Center
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Filed invoices with processed checks to maintain orderly accounting filing system.
  • Reconciled financial data to maintain accurate account balances and support compliance with established accounting practices.
  • Assisted bookkeepers in providing support documentation required for audits.
  • Created and maintained detailed, organized and timely records of transactions to support legal compliance.
  • Supported the bookkeeper with payroll processing, ensuring accurate employee compensation.
  • Enhanced overall financial organization by maintaining a well-organized filing system for important documents.
  • Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
  • Improved financial accuracy by maintaining organized records of all transactions and reconciliations.
  • Assisted in streamlining processes for increased efficiency with data entry tasks.
  • Assisted bookkeeper in managing fixed asset inventory, including updating asset records, calculating depreciation, and preparing related reports.
  • Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
  • Ensured timely payments to vendors by tracking invoices and promptly processing checks.
  • Maintained financial records to verify completeness and availability of records and compliance with policy and established regulatory guidelines.
  • Processed employee and contractor expense reimbursements quickly.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Bookkeeper

Five Points Community Church
09.2008 - 12.2022
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
  • Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
  • Boosted efficiency, implemented digital filing system for receipts and invoices.
  • Supported decision-making by preparing accurate monthly financial statements.
  • Improved tax preparation efficiency, organized and reviewed all relevant financial documents.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by automating routine bookkeeping tasks.
  • Optimized financial data accuracy, conducted thorough checks and balances.
  • Enhanced budget tracking with detailed expense categorization.
  • Optimized payroll processing for accuracy, ensuring all employees were paid promptly and correctly.
  • Maintained compliance with tax laws, ensuring timely filing of all required documents.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by performing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

No Degree - General Education

Oakland University
Rochester, MI

Skills

  • Supporting documentation
  • Research
  • Proposal management
  • Strong research skills
  • Non-profit organization funding
  • Compliance
  • Proposal development
  • Letters of interest
  • Funding source research
  • Grant proposal development
  • Document management
  • Content management
  • Manual writing
  • Requirements gathering

Timeline

Grant Writer

Crossroads Care Center
06.2024 - Current

Assistant Bookkeeper

Crossroads Care Center
01.2023 - 06.2024

Bookkeeper

Five Points Community Church
09.2008 - 12.2022

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Oakland Community College

No Degree - General Education

Oakland University

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