Dominique Hilliard
Woodinville,WA
Summary
Grants Manager with five years of experience supporting equitable, community-centered grantmaking operations. Demonstrates expertise in managing the full grant lifecycle, conducting due diligence, ensuring compliance with IRS and organizational standards, and fostering strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. Skilled in data management, process optimization, and maintaining transparent communication to support grantee-centered practices. Deeply committed to advancing equity, social justice, and shifting decision-making power to underserved communities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Manager
Ballmer Group
Bellevue, WA
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Co-led grantmaking operations, ensuring timely processing and documentation of applications, payments, and grant amendments to support effective grant lifecycle management and align with organizational equity values
- Conducted due diligence to identify and resolve grantmaking issues, escalated as necessary to leadership, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and internal policies
- Managed financial processes by coordinating grant payments, tracking budgets, and processing ad hoc funding requests, aligning grant operations with foundation-specific policies and tax compliance standards
- Enhanced team fluency in grantmaking policies and procedures through regular training and development of internal dashboards and data reports, facilitating clear and efficient communication
- Responded to grantee and internal technical support needs by collaboratively managing communication channels, providing direct assistance, and escalating requests to ensure timely resolution and accessible grant processes
- Maintained data integrity through routine database maintenance, proactively identifying data cleanup needs to support accurate reporting and transparent operations
- Supported organizational values and compliance by adhering to protocols and workflows that align with legal, ethical, and internal grantmaking standards
Office Manager
Ballard Landmark Senior Living
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 02.2019
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director, managing scheduling, multi-line phone systems, and emergency protocols to ensure seamless operations
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for office management, contributing to efficient resource allocation and consistent compliance
- Supported payroll, rent tracking, and budget management in Excel, ensuring accurate financial operations
- Coordinated onboarding and training of new employees, fostering a welcoming and informed workplace
- Maintained data integrity through data entry and transition of resident files to an electronic system
Education
Bachelor's - Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2019
Associate of Arts - Administration
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA01.2011
Skills
- Grants Management Systems: Proficient in grant lifecycle operations; adaptable to platforms such as Fluxx, Giving Data, and Salesforce
- Data Management: Skilled in data reporting, database maintenance, and ensuring data accuracy for internal and external reporting
- Project Management: Experienced in managing multiple initiatives, ensuring timely completion of team deliverables
- Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grants Manager
Ballmer Group
07.2019 - 10.2024
Office Manager
Ballard Landmark Senior Living
01.2013 - 02.2019
Bachelor's - Healthcare Administration
Capella University
Associate of Arts - Administration
Shoreline Community College
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