Years of experience: 28
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Barbara's Career Path
Jul. 2021 -Present
Woodstock InstituteDirector of Development & Communications
Chicago, Illinois, United States
May. 2018 -Apr. 2021
La Casa NorteGrants Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois• Raised over $7,000,000 in government grants and over $3,000,000 in private grants • Managed the entire grants portfolio; establish annual development objectives in support of agency goals • Implemented organization’s grants calendar and tracking mechanisms • Developed strategy to implement prospect research targets for the grant portfolio • Identified, qualified and prioritized prospective ...
Jan. 2014 -Dec. 2017
Elf Editing & Writing ServicesCo-Owner & Grant Writer
Rochester, New York Area• Researched and wrote numerous successful grant proposals for nonprofit organizations to government, foundation and corporate funders in the areas of: human services, housing & homelessness, health, education, children & youth, and grassroots activism • Raised $5,000,000 in government grants and $700,000 in foundation grants over three years • Completed successful city, state and/or federal ...