Gabrielle Holland
Pinellas Park
Summary
Dedicated nonprofit professional with experience in policy advocacy, research, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach. Strong background in non-profit relations, legislative advocacy, and mental health initiatives, with a passion for systemic change. Proven ability to develop policy briefs, lead campaigns, and collaborate with donors, and community organizations to drive meaningful impact. Experience includes participating in legislative advocacy at the state Capitol with the NASW, leading mental health awareness initiatives through Active Minds, and contributing to policy development by assisting in the creation of a social work internship partnership between FAMU and FSU.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants and Resource Development Manager
Gulf Coast Legal Services
05.2023 - Current
- Strengthening donor engagement strategies, resulting in an increase in new donors and a boost in end-of-year giving in one year through targeted cultivation efforts and strategic outreach initiatives.
- Engaged in state-level advocacy by participating in Legal Aid Day at the Capitol, meeting with legislators and legislative aides to discuss funding for legal services and policy reforms.
- Working with relevant project staff to develop outlines, timelines, staffing, and templates for grant proposals according to funding guidelines
- Researching grant and resource opportunities through various channels, evaluating the potential applicability of specific grants for agency use, and making referrals for departmental consideration
Program Assistant
Florida State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in planning the end of semester graduation ceremony for Unconquered Scholars program participants, including working with vendors, managing guest invitations, and decorating
- Supported Program Manager by communicating with Unconquered Scholars student board representatives, including advising students on program events for the Spring 2023 semester
- Assisted with grant reporting as needed
- (Graduate Assistantship)
Development Coordinator
Southern Scholarship Foundation
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in planning and organizing Foundation fundraising events; including but not limited to timeline management, sponsorship prospecting, organizing logistics and coordinating volunteers
- Supported grant development including prospect research, securing a $35,000 proposal, and accurately reporting on grants
- Managed and improved Federal Work Study partnership with Florida State University, including interviewing applicants, onboarding 6 students, supervising, and accurately approving timesheets
Sustainability Fellow
Florida State University
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked in a group to determine solutions to real-world sustainability challenges by creating a report which included funding opportunities, ideas to increase awareness, and notable persons working in sustainability
- Successfully assisted two fellows with the creation of a report by providing 17 funding opportunities, one for each of the Sustainable Development Goals
- Effectively used PIVOT funding database to research potential sustainability funding sources for individuals, organizations, and Florida State University
Admissions/Discharge Coordinator
Apalachee Center Inc.
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Successfully coordinated and documented discharge plans in terms of referral and linking, aftercare and continuing care in the Eastside Psychiatric Hospital department
- Advocated for clients’ safe discharge plans, ensuring alignment with best practices and negotiating solutions with a multi-disciplinary team when disagreements arose
- Successfully managed a caseload of at least eighteen clients per day with at least one other staff member
Prevention Services Intern
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of FL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Researched and analyzed primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs to improve Prevent Child Abuse America programs
- Assisted in the preparations for Prevent Child Abuse budget over $650,000 dollars for submission to the Department of Children and Families
- Reviewed contract requirements from the Department of Children and Families including scope of work, units of service, and objectives
Revenue Research Center Coordinator
The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Created content for standard operating procedures, production schedules, and engagement plans
- Researched and compiled excel spreadsheets with funding information and utilized Outlook, OneDrive, Foundation Center, and Grant Station
- Successfully assisted over 25 nonprofit organizations staff with locating funding opportunities specific to their needs
Self-Sufficiency Representative
Department of Children and Families
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Successfully assisted over 130 applicants a month to obtain and verify information needed to determine eligibility for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance
- Instructed clients in completion of various forms, and reviewing the applications and forms submitted for completeness and consistency
- Utilized database to advise clients of deadlines, time frames, and necessary actions to be taken
Education
Master of Social Work/Public Administration -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08-2025
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ETapestry
- LegalServer (case management)
- AVATAR Database (case management)
- Campaign management
- Policy analysis
- Grant station
- Canva/Hootsuite
- Foundation Center
Activities And Awards
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Member, 2021-2022
- Grant Professionals Association, active
- CPR, AED, First Aid Certification, 2021
- FAMU Graduate Feeder Fellow, 2020-2022
- FSU Student Social Work Association, 2020
- Fostering Success Program, 2019
Timeline
Grants and Resource Development Manager
Gulf Coast Legal Services
05.2023 - Current
Program Assistant
Florida State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Sustainability Fellow
Florida State University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Development Coordinator
Southern Scholarship Foundation
10.2021 - 10.2022
Admissions/Discharge Coordinator
Apalachee Center Inc.
05.2021 - 10.2021
Prevention Services Intern
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of FL
05.2021 - 08.2021
Revenue Research Center Coordinator
The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence
01.2020 - 05.2020
Self-Sufficiency Representative
Department of Children and Families
05.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Master of Social Work/Public Administration -
Florida State University
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