GRANTS

Seasonal Grant Assessment:

Peer Review Panelist for Impacts Project Grants

Reviewed forty California based grant applications from July-August 2024.

Spring and Summer of 2023:

Researched grant program models and prepared action plan for Artist Residency Development Portfolio.
Explored new collaborations and strategized ways of integrating climate efforts into programs with existing partners.

July 2018:

Wrote grant proposal and supplemental content for CreativeSonoma
- 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.

2007 - 2012:

Created grant prospect list
Managed grant records
Wrote grant portfolio content
Submitted applications for state, corporate, and private sector grants
Acquired grant funding from:
- California Arts Council
- J.P. Morgan Chase
- Masserini & French Charitable Trust
- Sempra Energy

Grantmaking: Grant Panel Review/Assessment for government and foundation grants
Grant and Giving Program Stewardship
- Strategy and proposal development
- Program and fundraising event oversight
Program Development
- Plan and implement programs that support the organization's mission and vision; including workshops; collaborations; and public and educational outreach
- Prepare portfolio content for each program:
  - Project goals and objectives
  - Project budget
  - Project methods and strategy
  - Project effectiveness
  - Community impact
- Prospecting: Federal, state, local, private, and corporate grant sources
- Record management
- Grant writing
  - Letter of intent
  - Executive summary
  - Board of Directors' background summary
  - Organization budget and funding sources
  - Problem statement/project purpose

Service rates negotiable. Hourly, project-based, or retainer fee options. Send query.