JoAnn Christie
NonProfit Professional
Springfield,OH
Summary
Non profit professional with broad experience in program development, management and evaluation, grant management, strategic planning, process development, community engagement and outreach. Enterprising, organized team builder who ensures a culture welcoming of diversity, provides excellent customer service and works collaboratively with teams to ensure desired outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grants Administrator
Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio, Inc
Remote, OH
12.2021 - Current
- Provide development and oversight for over $5 million in agency grants to ensure compliance and achievement of program objectives
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and monitor all aspects of grant spending
- Establish standards and agency wide processes for grant proposal development, contracts and requests for proposals
- Develop and implement grant tracking and monitoring system for fulfillment of grant requirements
Community Engagement and Grant Specialist
Ohio’s Hospice Foundation
Dayton, Ohio
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Through relationships with internal stakeholders and external funders, developed, submitted, provided tracking and oversight for all Foundation grants to support organizational mission
- Cultivated relationships with individuals and community foundations to secure $100,000 in grant funds in 5 months
- Developed and implemented community engagement strategies to expand organizational impact
- Assisted in development of Ohio’s Hospice Foundation’s development action plans
Manager of State and Federal Programs
Springfield City School District
Springfield, OH
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided department leadership in development of all ODE competitive grants of $500,000 in yearly funding, contracts, data collection, reporting and evaluation
- Established process to increase identification and engagement of youth and families experiencing homelessness and foster placed youth; coordinated referrals for housing, medical, and mental and behavioral health support in order to reach program objectives
- Led development and implementation of community awareness initiatives and trainings to educate district staff, community organizations and partners about best practices relating to improving outcomes for vulnerable youth
Project Director
Springfield City Schools
Springfield, OH
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided direction for all aspects of program development, budget management ($200,000 yearly), including supervision and performance evaluations of staff
- Responsible for volunteer recruitment and engagement for program support and sustainability
- Developed grant evaluation plans, reports, applications and assisted with data collection and analysis to ensure compliance with grant requirements
- Collaborated with external partners and community stakeholders regarding all aspects of programming and management, including development of sustainability plans
Independent Contractor
Butler Consulting, Inc
Springfield, OH
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided consultation, grant fund research, evaluation, fundraising and grant writing services on all new contracts obtained by Butler Consulting, Inc
- Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
Sales and Marketing Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
Springfield, OH
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Increased occupancy by 23% in first 6 months by strategically assessing needs of prospective families
- Established strategic marketing plans and budgets to guide efforts to meet company benchmarks
- Developed and strengthened referral source relationships with local community organizations and designed monthly outreach and education events to increase facility's visibility
English Teacher
Lawrence North High School
Indianapolis, IN
1990 - 1994
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive Speech Communication and English curriculum for 5 separate courses each academic year.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
Education
Master of Science Leadership Development (MSLD) - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 05.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication And English
Butler University
Indianapolis, INSkills
Self-Motivated
undefinedAffiliations
Greater Springfield Association of Fundraising Professionals | Board Member | December 2021 - present
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center | DYS and Resources and Practices Team Member |January 2020 – May 2021
Clark Co. Family & Children’s Services | Family Stability Team Member | February 2020 – May 2021
Grant Professionals of the Miami Valley | Member | December 2019 - Present
Springfield City Schools LEAD Initiative | Member of Leadership Panel | December 2017
Additional Information
- HONORS/AWARDS: , Wright State University - Dayton, OH | Graduate Student Research Excellence Award
Timeline
Grants Administrator
Family Resource Center of Northwest Ohio, Inc
12.2021 - Current
Community Engagement and Grant Specialist
Ohio’s Hospice Foundation
05.2021 - 12.2021
Manager of State and Federal Programs
Springfield City School District
10.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Science Leadership Development (MSLD) - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University
05.2016 - 12.2017
Project Director
Springfield City Schools
08.2014 - 08.2016
Independent Contractor
Butler Consulting, Inc
02.2014 - 08.2014
Sales and Marketing Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2012 - 02.2014
English Teacher
Lawrence North High School
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication And English
Butler University
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