HELENA YAWIN
Plainville
Summary
Policy and Planning Analyst
Development professional with strong background in strategic project management and donor relations. Skilled in grant writing, fundraising, and event planning, with proven track record of driving successful initiatives. Known for fostering effective team collaboration and adapting to changing priorities to achieve high-impact results. Reliable and goal-focused, with talent for building lasting partnerships and delivering meaningful contributions to organizational growth as well as eagerness to engage in social causes and connect communities with resources they need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications and Development Associate
YWCA New Britain
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining communication with members/community via social media, printed media, the newsletter, the website, and the annual report
- Assisting in the planning and execution of events including the annual gala and auction, the biannual women in leadership luncheon, and other community events throughout the year
- Completed 48-hour Counselor and Advocate Training through Sexual Assault Crisis Services center to provide services to survivors of sexual violence
- Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
Late Night Employee
University of Connecticut
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsible for planning and executing campus wide events for the student body
- Host events every Friday and Saturday night to encourage campus community
Research Assistant
University of Connecticut
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Helping Professor Pressman with the Springfield (MA) case in a project on the George Floyd protests and counter-protests
- Transcribing interviews and watching city council meetings
Social Justice and Communications Intern
YWCA New Britain
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for keeping social media/public up to date with current social affairs
- Help compile the portfolio for YWCA New Britain Childcare Business Incubator
- Assisted with day to day operations within the office
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English- Literature, Antiracism, And Social Justice & Literary History And Legacies, Political Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2024
Skills
- Nonprofit experience
- Major gifts solicitation
- Grant writing
- Oral and written communications
- Donor relations
Websites
Certification
Notary Public in Connecticut
Certified Counselor and Advocate in Connecticut
Timeline
Communications and Development Associate
YWCA New Britain
05.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Connecticut
05.2023 - 08.2023
Social Justice and Communications Intern
YWCA New Britain
05.2022 - 08.2022
Late Night Employee
University of Connecticut
01.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English- Literature, Antiracism, And Social Justice & Literary History And Legacies, Political Science
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Connecticut