Hafeezah Yates
Summerville,SC
Summary
Experienced professional with proven success in mobilizing volunteers, students, and community partners to support campaign priorities. Self-motivated with an excellent track record for effectively collaborating with stakeholders in the early stages of projects to enhance monitoring and evaluation outcomes. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to improve the organization's mission. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Transformational thought partner with experience in applying systems thinking and collaborating with national and state partners on strategy development and application of best practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
State Manager
Save the Children Action Network
06.2022 - Current
- Trained over 300 individuals and 20 groups to meet SCAN's annual campaigns on child hunger and early childhood education
- Developed advocacy infrastructure in four targeted legislative districts by identifying, cultivating, and organizing SCAN supporters, student activists, and volunteer leaders who support nutrition access
- Trained and maintained relationships with early childhood educators, parents, and caregivers to lead local Regional Community Action Teams to advance SCAN' state and federal policy priorities.
- Developed and maintained key relationships with 6 coalition partners, 170 elected officials, and community stakeholders to advance SCAN's advocacy campaigns
- Planned and executed a variety of events, including voter outreach, lobby days, issue and advocacy skills training reaching more than 300 volunteers.
Grant Writing Consultant
Elevating Youth Services
06.2020 - Current
- Developed high-quality proposals, letters of inquiry, concept notes, stewardship reports, and accountability reports for donors including foundations, public/private agencies, federal and state partners, donor advised funds and corporations
- Facilitated technical assistance and training to departments in grant writing, preparation, and management
- Contributed to long-term organizational sustainability by securing multi-year grants from major foundations and government agencies.
- Developed strong relationships with funders through consistent communication and timely reporting.
Family Services Manager
Charleston County First Steps
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Strengthened community partnerships through regular communication and collaborative initiatives.
- Organized workshops and training sessions for the community, increasing awareness of available services and resources.
- Contributed to grant writing efforts that secured additional funding for essential programs or services within the organization.
- Mentored and supervised staff members, fostering professional growth and higher quality services.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of program effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Outreach Coordinator
Tri-County Speaks (formly people against rape)
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitated more than 10 sexual violence prevention and bystander intervention trainings on college campuses throughout Charleston County
- Created and implemented a strategic outreach plan for rural communities in Charleston and Berkeley counties
- Secured multiple new partnerships by attending outreach events and actively networking with thought partners
Education
Grant Writing Certification -
University of South Carolina
05.2022
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Capella University
03.2022
Skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Schedule Management
- Training facilitation
- Issue Advocacy
- Community Partnerships
- Partnership Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Skills
- Grant Writing
Timeline
State Manager
Save the Children Action Network
06.2022 - Current
Grant Writing Consultant
Elevating Youth Services
06.2020 - Current
Family Services Manager
Charleston County First Steps
01.2019 - 02.2022
Outreach Coordinator
Tri-County Speaks (formly people against rape)
10.2017 - 12.2019
Grant Writing Certification -
University of South Carolina
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Capella University
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