Katina Caraganis

Kim Joyce & Associates is the largest grant writing and grant consultancy firm in Arizona and a leading national grant writing consultancy firm. Services include highly competitive grant proposals, prospect research for funding opportunities, grants management services (pre- and post-award), grant office assessments, mock peer grant reviews, donor cultivation coaching, and grant writing training.

Day-to-Day Job Functions Include:

• Identifying funding sources to meet needs.
• Managing complete grant lifecycle from preparation through final close-out.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of grants, ensuring timely submission of applications and meeting all reporting deadlines.
• Developing successful grant proposals by collaborating with team members to gather necessary information and data.
• Securing grant funding by researching and identifying potential sources for various projects.
• Coordinating grant proposals between departments, agencies, corporations and foundations.
• Contributing to long-term strategic planning by identifying potential funding sources aligned with organizational priorities.
• Mentoring new grant writers internally to promote elevated industry knowledge and submission of high-quality grant applications.
• Participation in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in grant writing and philanthropy trends.

• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
• Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
• Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
• Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
• Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
• Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
• Established credibility with sources by building strong relationships, resulting in exclusive interviews and scoops.
• Communicated with and responded to audiences to build trust and enhance impact of news coverage.
• Stayed up-to-date with current events and trends to stay ahead of competition.
• Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
• Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication.
• Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
• Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
• Incorporated reader feedback into future articles, demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with editors to develop compelling story ideas, ensuring diverse content that appealed to a wide audience.

• Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
• Increased awarded grants by identifying new funding opportunities and cultivating relationships with potential funders.
• Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
• Supported capacity building initiatives within the organization by providing training on grant writing best practices to staff members.
• Enhanced collaboration within the organization by providing regular updates on grant activities and progress toward goals.
• Maintained compliance with funder requirements by diligently monitoring project progress and submitting timely reports.
• Attended grant writing conferences to enhance sources and interact with other grant writing professionals.
• Generated monthly grant writing activities reports and submitted documentation to director to promote funding program transparency.
• Completed grant writing course, gaining practical experience to obtain knowledge of grant application policies and procedures.

• Developed long-term partnerships to support strategic customers in key market segments.
• Reduced response times by optimizing internal workflows, increasing overall operational efficiency.
• Implemented training programs for team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
• Delivered comprehensive reports on team performance metrics/data trends which contributed to overall business strategy decision making.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, promoting loyalty and repeat business.
• Increased customer satisfaction by effectively addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Coordinated events and promotions to drive customer engagement, generating positive feedback from both customers and stakeholders.
• Monitored social media channels for real-time engagement with customers, addressing questions or concerns promptly.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improved customer experiences and implement changes accordingly.
• Leveraged CRM tools to track customer interactions more efficiently, allowing for better follow-up on leads or issues raised by customers.
• Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

• Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
• Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
• Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
• Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
• Mentored junior staff members in industry best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Developed detailed project proposals that effectively communicated scope, timeline, and deliverables to clients.
• Trained new team members to apply best practices and proper use of development tools.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.

• Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
• Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
• Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.
• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
• Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
• Provided writing support for various projects and departments.
• Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
• Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
• Produced compelling marketing collateral that effectively communicated brand messaging and value propositions.

• Developed strong professional relationships with sources, fostering trust and credibility within the community.
• Covered breaking news events quickly and accurately under challenging conditions while adhering to tight deadlines.
• Contributed to award-winning projects through exceptional teamwork and collaboration among journalists from different backgrounds.
• Streamlined news production processes by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing assignments.
• Pitched stories to editorial staff in content areas of news, sports and entertainment.
• Captured important moments during live events using expert photography skills, resulting in visually dynamic reporting.
• Increased social media reach by consistently sharing multimedia stories across various platforms.
• Built a robust network of contacts within the industry that enabled exclusive access to crucial information for investigative pieces.
• Delivered impactful reports by conducting in-depth research on complex topics, analyzing data, and synthesizing information into clear narratives.
• Created multimedia packages, including written articles, photographs, and videos, offering comprehensive coverage of important events.
• Expanded readership by consistently producing timely, accurate, and engaging news stories for a diverse audience.
• Collaborated with editorial teams to develop story ideas and ensure comprehensive coverage of news events.
• Maintained high journalistic standards with thorough fact-checking and sound ethical practices in reporting.
• Elevated audience engagement by producing compelling multimedia content, incorporating visuals and interactive elements.