
My work
Here, you’ll find my resume and a selection of grant writing highlights, showcasing the diverse projects I’ve had the privilege to support. With a 95% success rate and over $370,000 secured across local, state, and foundation grants, my work blends strategy, storytelling, and alignment with each client’s mission.
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Full writing samples are available upon request - feel free to reach out if you'd like to explore how I can help your organization meet its funding goals.
Resume
2024-Present
Grant Writing Contractor
Secured over $55,000 in funding for multiple clients by crafting competitive grant proposals to foundation, local, and federal funders. Developed compelling LOIs, full proposals, and tailored supporting materials aligned with funder priorities. Collaborated with program and finance teams to ensure accurate budgeting and data. Provided strategic guidance to strengthen nonprofit storytelling, funder relationships, and overall grant readiness.
2023-2025
Grant Writer for Integrative Mental Health Nonprofit
I have secured over $250,000 in grant funding with a 95% success rate, developing proposals for over 10 grants and managing more than $1 million in donations, contracts, and grants. My work includes prospect research, funder cultivation, cross-departmental collaboration, and meticulous deadline management, resulting in a 100% on-time report submission rate for over 50 grants. I’ve also presented proposals to selection committees, built a pipeline of 100+ prospects, and strengthened fundraising operations through strategic corporate partnerships and improved grant processes.
2020-2023
Direct Work
I have extensive experience managing funding at the program level, developed through a range of roles across the nonprofit sector. In these positions, I’ve been responsible for overseeing budgets, aligning spending with funder requirements, tracking deliverables, writing proposals and reporting, and ensuring programs remained both fiscally responsible and mission-driven. This has included collaborating with finance teams to manage grant allocations, preparing outcome reports, and adapting program activities to meet evolving community needs, all while maintaining strong compliance and accountability to funders.
Portfolio Highlights
Over the past few years, I've worked on a variety of different projects. Here's a quick snapshot:
2024 & 2025
Social Service Grants
Secured $75,000 in funding for housing programs supporting local governments across Portland, Oregon, with a focus on reducing homelessness and increasing long-term housing stability.
2024 Annual Fundraiser
Secured $60,000 in sponsorships for annual fundraiser through sponsorship applications and outreach.
2024 Communicare Grant
Secured $10,000 for housing programs to re-furnish veteran community living spaces and provide birthday parties for houseless youth.
Secured $25,000 for housing programs to receive bus passes through the city to improve transportation outcomes.
2024
Transportation Services
2025 Translation Services
Secured $15,000 for clinical programs to translate intake and other vital paperwork.
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