Deborah-ann Allessio
Walla Walla,WA
Summary
Accomplished program director and grant writer, offering 22 years of experience developing, funding and maximizing programming for children and families throughout the state of Washington. Diligent in building and retaining a long term donor base by providing donor engagement, support, and attentive service to both client’s and donors. Expertise in program promotion with a successful record of expanding network connections from one community, to include Eastern Washington, expanded to statewide. Highly trained professional with passion for working with people. Personable Community Development Officer promoting exemplary talents in project management, budgeting, and grant writing and management Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Development Manager
Children’s Home Society Of Washington
09.2009 - 06.2023
- Worked directly with Regional Directors to meet annual funding goals through grant writing, special events, and donor cultivation and relations.
- Identified growth opportunities within existing donor base and researched new opportunities to expand donor base.
- Built relationships with donors and community partners to establish long-term program growth and funding base.
- Researched and wrote new grants, managed existing grants to retain partnerships and relationships within local community partners.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with corporate, regional and other teams to maintain consistent programming and funding opportunities statewide.
- Assisted in growth or implementation of annual fund raising event in three of our Family Resource Centers across Washington state.
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Increased fund raising goal from $395,000 to $6,000,000.
Injury Prevention Specialist
City Of Walla Walla
07.2001 - 08.2008
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Promoted available resources, connected individuals with services, and distributed injury prevention equipment ( smoke alarms, bike, helmets, life jackets, car/booster seats). Provided 150 car/booster seats, 200 bike helmets, and won national award on life jacket loaner board project.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other educational materials to promote injury awareness for children and families.
- Implemented health education programs to help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
Education
AAAS - Criminal Justice
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WAAA - Business
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WASkills
- Grant research, writing and reporting
- Nonprofit Communications
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Networking Events
- Program development
- Special event coordination
- Community Engagement
- Coalition Building
- Community Development
Certification
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician 2001 - present Certified Child Passenger Safety Course Instructor 2003 - present
Coordinator of Blue Mountain Safe Kids 2001-2011 Coordinator of Safe Kids Walla Walla Valley 2019-present
Timeline
Community Development Manager
Children’s Home Society Of Washington
09.2009 - 06.2023
Injury Prevention Specialist
City Of Walla Walla
07.2001 - 08.2008
AAAS - Criminal Justice
Walla Walla Community College
AA - Business
Walla Walla Community College
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