Hafeezah Yates
SC
Summary
Qualified Director of Strategic Partnerships with a proven track record in cultivating and managing high-value partnerships. Expertise in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, data research, grant budgeting, and strategic partnership management. Skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Experienced thought partner applying systems thinking to successfully lead projects from conception through completion, delivering results aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
State Manager
Save the Children Action Network
06.2022 - Current
- Led statewide advocacy initiatives to influence policy changes benefiting children and families.
- Fostered and sustained relationships with elected officials, community organizations, and key government agencies to promote early childhood and child nutrition policy priorities.
- Planned and facilitated grassroots leadership trainings, preparing over 150 advocates for engagement with local and federal lawmakers.
- Collaborated with national teams on media outreach, grant development, and policy research.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum advocacy efficiency.
Family Services Manager
Charleston County First Steps
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinated training sessions for staff to improve service delivery and adherence to best practices.
- Facilitated community partnerships to expand access to educational opportunities for families in need.
- Oversaw program evaluation processes, refining methodologies to enhance service effectiveness and outcomes.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Contributed to grant writing efforts that secured additional funding for essential programs or services within the organization.
- Streamlined processes within the department, resulting in increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
Outreach Coordinator
Tri-County Speaks
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed outreach programs to enhance community engagement and awareness of services.
- Established strategic partnerships to improve victim advocacy and resource access.
- Coordinated large-scale events that showcased the organization''s mission and services, attracting new supporters and raising awareness about key issues.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to evaluate outreach efforts and continuously improve program effectiveness.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions for staff and volunteers, increasing their knowledge of community resources and best practices in outreach.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership and Management
Capella University
01.2022
Grant Writing Certification - undefined
University of South Carolina
01.2016
Skills
- Nonprofit Partnership Development
- Policy Research & Advocacy
- Community Engagement & Facilitation
- Volunteer & Board Development
- Grant Writing
- Collective Impact Leadership
- Cross-sector Collaboration
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
State Manager
Save the Children Action Network
06.2022 - Current
Family Services Manager
Charleston County First Steps
01.2019 - 01.2022
Outreach Coordinator
Tri-County Speaks
01.2017 - 01.2019
Grant Writing Certification - undefined
University of South Carolina
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership and Management
Capella University
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