Development Portfolio

 
 

Grant Management

Project Director

  • Secured funding from the Ameritas Foundation to support healthcare outreach programs for underserved populations, 2019-2025.

  • Secured funding from the Nebraska Community Foundation to support an oral disease prevention program, 2019-2025.

  • Secured funding from the Pepsi Foundation to support a financial education program for college students, 2010-2014.

  • Secured funding from the American Dental Association to support healthcare outreach programs for underserved populations, 2019-2025.

  • Secured funding from Inceptia to support a financial education program for college students, 2010-2014.

Project Collaborator

  • Secured funding from the Nebraska DHHS and HRSA Oral Health Workforce Grant to support oral health access, dental workforce training, and care for underserved populations across Nebraska, 2022-2026.

  • Served on the the Nebraska Tourism Commission Grant Committee, a $800,000 annual grant program supporting Nebraska tourism businesses, 2016-2019.

  • Serve on the Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN) Grant Committee, a $300,000 annual grant program supporting nonprofits and university organizations, 2025-present.

Skills

  • Grant Writing and Development – Develop compelling grant proposals and supporting materials to secure funding.

  • Grant Reporting and Sustainability – Translate program data and outcomes into compelling impact narratives.

  • Financial Management and Reporting – Manage grant budgets and monitor financial performance to ensure responsible stewardship of funds.

Corporate Sponsorships and Fundraising

  • Secured $3 million in corporate sponsorships to support a tourism development program, 2016-2019.

  • Secured $200,000 in corporate sponsorships to support a tourism industry educational conference, 2016-2019.

  • Raised $75,000 during UNMC Giving Days for college initiatives, 2024-2025.

  • Raised $45,000 during Giving Lincoln Days for a nonprofit organization, 2024-2026.

Donor Recognition Programs

Led donor recognition initiatives contributing to $5 million in philanthropic support, strengthening stewardship and retention, including:

  • Donor engagement events

  • Outcome reports

  • Impact storytelling videos