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Summary
Driven Vice President exhibiting strength in innovative thinking and advanced problem solving. Management professional successful in developing, implementing and managing programs. Strong yet flexible leadership style that is adaptable to the changing demands of nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Self-motivated, patient and reliable with excellent oral and written communication skills. Results-oriented Senior Manager dedicated to aligning agency targets and objectives with outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President for Programs and Grants
State Of Arkansas
Parkin
12.2007 - Current
- Led a multidisciplinary program that served over 250 donor advisors and thousands of nonprofits working in Vermont with $13 - $15 million annually.
- Supervised 6 program staff members.
- Spearheaded 4 major departmental projects, including revamping the Foundation's discretionary grants program twice, re-energizing the Vermont Women's Fund work, and supporting a successful philanthropic response to Tropical Storm Irene that provided over $4 million in support to storm victims.
- Streamlined and improved program operational processes by leading the move to a versatile on-line grants management system that processes over 500 applications annually.
- Educated and advised some of the Foundation's most significant donor advisors about grantmaking strategies and Vermont's nonprofit sector.
Annual Fund Director
Oglebay
Wheeling
03.2006 - 12.2007
- Led a 7 person department that raised over $2.1 million annually in private philanthropic dollars and $3.2 million in government funding for the organization.
- Oversaw the operations of the development department supervising the work of the direct response manager, the development database manager, grants associate, and administrative support staff.
- Ran the grants program securing private and government grants facilitating and executing all aspects of including researching prospects, cultivating funder relationships, preparing proposals and project budgets, and working closely with program and accounting staff to report on grant projects and budgets.
- Collaborated with senior management staff providing information and insight on internal and external issues impacting grants for the organization.
- Developed and managed Annual Fund and other campaign budgets.
- Facilitated department work to develop strategic plans for donor and fund growth.
Grants Manager
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
City
11.2002 - 03.2006
- Managed the organization's grants program, both foundation and government grants including researching prospects, preparing proposals and budgets, meeting with funders, working with program staff to develop, monitor and report on workplans, projects, and budgets.
- Oversaw annual audits by state and federal granting agencies.
- Collaborated with senior management providing information and insight on internal and external issues affecting grants including current grant projects, long term planning, and prospects and trends in grantmaking.
- Represented the organization at state federal grant director meetings in each state. Meetings addressed compliance, regulation changes, performance measurement, and funding methodology.
- Supervised associate grant writer and administrative assistant to the department.
Interim Vice President of Development
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
City
07.2000 - 01.2001
- Acting director of Development department of 7 staff while the Vice President of Development was the Acting President/CEO.
- Oversaw the work of the whole department including foundation grants, direct response, major gifts, events, annual workplan and budget preparation and conversion to a new fundraising software.
- Collaborated with senior managers ensuring the overall functioning of the agency including developing the 2001 workplan and budget. Facilitated work of board development and board resource development committees.
Foundation Grants and Direct Mail Manager
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
City
07.1998 - 10.2002
- Managed foundation grants program and direct response program to raise 55% of the $1.7 million annually in private philanthropy for the agency including creating annual calendar of grant applications and reports, developing projects, writing proposals, creating budgets, preparing and providing reports to funders and supervising assistant grant writer.
International Program Coordinator
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
City
12.1994 - 07.1998
- Coordinated all activities for small international program funded with private and federal funds and serving Uganda, Tanzania, Russia, and Ukraine including coordinating travel, securing funding, and presenting at national and international conferences.
Education
200HR Yoga Alliance RYT - Yoga and Meditation
Asheville Yoga Center
2015
Vermont Leadership Institute - undefined
Snelling Center for Government
Class of 2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
Denison University
Skills
- Strategic thinker
- Project management
- Effective team leader
- Self-starter
- Public Speaking/Presenting
- Meeting facilitation
- Donor Cultivation
- Supervisor/Mentor
- Superb writer
- Yoga and meditation educator
Timeline
Vice President for Programs and Grants
State Of Arkansas
12.2007 - Current
Annual Fund Director
Oglebay
03.2006 - 12.2007
Grants Manager
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
11.2002 - 03.2006
Interim Vice President of Development
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
07.2000 - 01.2001
Foundation Grants and Direct Mail Manager
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
07.1998 - 10.2002
International Program Coordinator
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England
12.1994 - 07.1998
200HR Yoga Alliance RYT - Yoga and Meditation
Asheville Yoga Center
Vermont Leadership Institute - undefined
Snelling Center for Government
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Anthropology
Denison University