Ellen C. McBarnette
Hayward,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional and grant consultant with a proven record of driving organizational growth through collaborative leadership. Strong background in governance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in grant writing, curriculum development, and strategic planning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Double Union
San Francisco, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives and program development at feminist maker/hackerspace in the Mission district.
Board Member
Women's National Book Association
San Francisco, CA
08.2022 - Current
- National Awards Chair-instrumental in honoring author Judy Bloom
- Helped develop powerful fundraising engine for the San Francisco Chapter
- Elevated form the San Francisco Chapter board to the National board in 2024
- Develop programs and experiences for writers and book professionals in the San Francisco Bay area and nationally
Founder and Consultant
Piper Talent
Hayward, CA
01.2007 - Current
- Consult for a variety of clients in the San Francisco Bay Area business development including:
- Perform document review for litigation support
- Performed grant writing and developed fundraising plans for small businesses
- Advise entrepreneurs in early start-up development
- Developed and held a grant writing workshop for artists and small non-profits held at the SF LGBT Center and at Noisebridge
- Provided input on creative projects ranging from a tiny house on wheels to an urban farm.
Fundraising Guild Chair and Sewing Guild Chair
Noisebridge
San Francisco, CA
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Develop pleas to major donors, developed fundraising meeting and coordinated volunteer efforts.
- Teach grant writing and crafts
- Organize fundraising events
- Organize and maintain the sewing room and its members
- Maintain wiki, update volunteers, develop social media
- Manage volunteer staff.
- Drafted an article on soliciting and winning Donor Directed Funds for small nonprofits.
Vice President of the Board
California Writers Club, Berkeley Chapter
Berkeley, CA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Vice President of the Board 2023-2024
- Created programming and raised funds
- Taught writing classes, presented at workshops
- Pursued funding opportunities for this nonprofit
Founder and CEO
Urban Solar Solutions, LLC and Sustainable Landscaping, LLC
Washington, DC
01.2006 - 12.2014
- Founded a green consulting, government contracting and retail firm. Managed staff of between two and twelve employees, interns and volunteers
- Drafted grant proposals, managed grant calendar, and met reporting requirements.
- Made and communicated with governmental contacts.
- Obtained multiple government contracts, grants and consulting opportunities from 6 state and local governmental and 2 federal agencies.
- Developed courses for the general public on energy efficiency and stormwater management practices. Performed stormwater management services and sold alternative energy and energy-efficiency products
Legislative Counsel
American Bar Association
Washington, DC
08.2000 - 09.2008
- Advocated before Congress and the Administration on civil rights, gender rights, disability rights, constitutional law and government contracting policy issues
- Developed and implemented legislative strategy, drafted congressional testimony and correspondence, drafted speeches and media statements
- Built and maintained relationships with congressional members, association members and partner organizations. Taught advocacy to community members
- Advocated creation of federal grant program that became law in 2006
Legislative Consultant and Curriculum Developer
International Human Rights Law Group
Washington, DC
01.2000 - 07.2000
- Designed and conducted a US AID grant funded legislative training course for civil society representatives from the Republic of Nigeria
- Developed a multi-week series of seminars, workshops and events included guest speakers from a wide variety of federal, state and private legislative sectors, including several congressional representatives and senators
- Maintained records and assisted in grant reporting requirements.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
College of William and Mary School of Law
Williamsburg, VABachelor of Arts - Economics
Smith College
Northampton, MASkills
- Grant Writing
- Legislative Policy
- Grassroots Advocacy and Training
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Strategic Planning
- Government Contracting
- Legislative Relations
- Organizational leadership
Certification
- Grant Writing Workshop - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Fundraising Guild Chair and Sewing Guild Chair
Noisebridge
10.2023 - 01.2026
Board Member
Double Union
01.2023 - Current
Board Member
Women's National Book Association
08.2022 - Current
Vice President of the Board
California Writers Club, Berkeley Chapter
08.2022 - 08.2024
Founder and Consultant
Piper Talent
01.2007 - Current
Founder and CEO
Urban Solar Solutions, LLC and Sustainable Landscaping, LLC
01.2006 - 12.2014
Legislative Counsel
American Bar Association
08.2000 - 09.2008
Legislative Consultant and Curriculum Developer
International Human Rights Law Group
01.2000 - 07.2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
College of William and Mary School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Smith College