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KIA JOY GOODWIN

Perth Amboy,USA

Work History

Grant Manager

HBCU Scholarship Ride
Newark, NJ
09.2023 - Current
  • Raised over $75,000 through grant writing and donor outreach to sustain HBCU-focused scholarships and outreach events.
  • Planned and executed six Saturday Academies and two college tours, serving over 120 high school students.
  • Managed all grant compliance and reporting, ensuring accountability to funders, and regulatory requirements.

Senior Manager, Special Projects

Office of the Mayor
Newark, NJ
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Developed and led 30+ annual community initiatives, increasing civic participation, and engaging 2,000+ residents per event.
  • Secured funding and in-kind donations for the Mayoral Center of Hope through partnerships with NJPAC, the NJ Devils, PepsiCo, and Prudential.
  • Oversaw 20+ grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance, reporting, and alignment with city objectives.
  • Directed and mentored teams of 13 to 40 staff; implemented training and performance systems to meet program goals.
  • Used data analysis to optimize programming and drive donor engagement improvements.

Bilingual Advisory Member

New Jersey Department of EducaQon
Trenton, NJ
10.2018 - 10.2022
  • Advocated for equitable education policies for English Language Learners (ELLs) at the state and federal levels.
  • Helped develop ELL assessments and strategic frameworks to track academic progress.
  • Contributed to inclusive policy changes promoting language access and educational justice.

Executive Assistant

Mtume Publishing Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Supported executive leadership with high-level administrative tasks, strategic communication, and report drafting.
  • Assisted in fundraising efforts through proposal writing and the development of donor-facing materials.
  • Strengthened partnerships by improving communication channels and managing stakeholder correspondence.

Skills

  • Fundraising & Donor Engagement
  • Grant Writing & Management
  • Project & Program Leadership
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Event Planning
  • Community Engagement
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Policy Advocacy
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Team Management
  • Civic participation
  • Budget monitoring
  • Partnership development

Timeline

Grant Manager

HBCU Scholarship Ride
09.2023 - Current

Senior Manager, Special Projects

Office of the Mayor
08.2022 - 03.2025

Executive Assistant

Mtume Publishing Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2022

Bilingual Advisory Member

New Jersey Department of EducaQon
10.2018 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - PoliQcal Science

Rutgers University

Summary

Mission-driven fundraising and project management professional with 7+ years of experience in nonprofit and public-sector leadership. Proven success in securing multmillion-dollar funding, cultvating donor and corporate partnerships, and managing large-scale community programs. Expert in grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and leading cross-functional teams to advance social justice and equity goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PoliQcal Science

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
05.2026

Affiliations

  • Board Member, NAACP Perth Amboy Branch
  • Board Member, East Brunswick Magnet School PTO
  • Member, League of Women Voters
  • Member, SAG-AFTRA, Actor's Equity

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

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