Grant Writing
I led a small grant-writing team to raise $723,141 over three years in grant funding.
Impact
91% average annual increase in funding
Increased budget by 300%
Raised awareness and visibility in the funding community
Created two new staff positions
Flourish’s grant team consisted of myself, the Executive Director, and a volunteer. In addition to writing grants, I managed Flourish’s grant calendar, researched new funding opportunities, scheduled meetings with funders, and managed grant reporting.
Grants were essential to funding two new staff positions, marketing projects, facilities upgrades, and general program operations.
Examples
The Mid-America Regional Council, 2024
$89,000 awarded
New staff position - Director of Volunteer Programs
Warehouse upgrades
New repair equipment
Marketing campaign
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, 2024
$21,000 Awarded
Selected as a beneficiary for the Holiday Homes Tour
General operating funds
Coordinated volunteers for the homes tour
Blessings Abound, 2024
$72,000 awarded
Committed to monthly grant of $6,000
General operations funding
United Way Impact 100, 2024
$15,000 awarded
Selected as 1 of 100 major Kansas City nonprofits
General operating funds
Networking and promotion opportunities
The Mid-America Regional Council, 2023
$39,000 awarded
New staff position - Driver
Truck Wraps
Direct Mail Campaign
Soroptimist International of Kansas City, 2023
$39,000 awarded
Funds used to purchase dressers, beds, cookware, and linens
Included volunteer days with members