Experience
California Arts Council
Seasonal Grant Assessment:
Peer Review Panelist for Impacts Project Grants
Reviewed forty California based grant applications from July-August 2024.
Client: Warnecke Institute - Chalk Hill Artist Residency
Spring and Summer of 2023:
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Researched grant program models and prepared action plan for Artist Residency Development Portfolio.
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Explored new collaborations and strategized ways of integrating climate efforts into programs with existing partners.
Client: Santa Rosa Salsa Productions
July 2018:
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Wrote grant proposal and supplemental content for CreativeSonoma
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The Pop Up Creativity project would support a new project - Santa Rosa Day of Dance - a public outreach effort to empower those living with depression through an invigorating dance experience that instills joy, connection, and hope.
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Client: San Diego Ballet
2007 - 2012:
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Created grant prospect list
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Managed grant records
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Wrote grant portfolio content
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Submitted applications for state, corporate, and private sector grants
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Acquired grant funding from:
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California Arts Council
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J.P. Morgan Chase
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Masserini & French Charitable Trust
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Sempra Energy
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Grant Program Writing & AssessmentTraining
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California Arts Council, Grant Assessment, virtual training, 2024
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Pew Charitable Trusts Workshops, Grant Writing, San Diego, 2009
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Qualcomm Inc. Workshop, Grant Writing, San Diego, 2007
Services
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Grantmaking: Grant Panel Review/Assessment for government and foundation grants
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Grant and Giving Program Stewardship
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Strategy and proposal development
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Program and fundraising event oversight
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Program Development
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Plan and implement programs that support the organization's mission and vision; including workshops; collaborations; and public and educational outreach
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Prepare portfolio content for each program:
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Project goals and objectives
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Project budget
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Project methods and strategy
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Project effectiveness
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Community impact
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Prospecting: Federal, state, local, private, and corporate grant sources
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Record management
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Grant writing
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Letter of intent
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Executive summary
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Board of Directors' background summary
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Organization budget and funding sources
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Problem statement/project purpose
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Service rates negotiable. Hourly, project-based, or retainer fee options. Send query.