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    Non-profit professional with superb program development, grant writing, fundraising, administrative, organization, and communication skills. Grant Writer Research relevant corporate, government, and Foundation grant opportunities for existing and new SSFS programs. Serve as advocate for victims of domestic violence.

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    Non-profit professional with superb program development, grant writing, fundraising, administrative, organization, and communication skills. Grant Writer Research relevant corporate, government, and Foundation grant opportunities for existing and new SSFS programs. Serve as advocate for victims of domestic violence.

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    Non-profit professional with superb program development, grant writing, fundraising, administrative, organization, and communication skills. Grant Writer Research relevant corporate, government, and Foundation grant opportunities for existing and new SSFS programs. Serve as advocate for victims of domestic violence.

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    Rachel R.

    Ward
    1260 W. Leland Ave., Unit #2 * Chicago, Illinois 60640* (937)626-6134 * [email protected]
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    Non-Profit professional with superb program development, grant writing, fundraising,
    administrative, organization, and communication skills.
    Trainings & Certifications:
    40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
    Illinois Department of Human Services Grant Writing
    Training
    CPR/First-Aid Certification Stewards of Children Training
    Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute

    University of Dayton Center for Leadership & Executive


    Development Trainings
    Ohio Association for Nonprofit Organizations Trainings
    National Afterschool Association Convention
    Ohio Afterschool Alliance Trainings

    Professional
    Experience
    Relative Experience
    South Suburban Family Shelter
    July 2014-Present
    Grant Writer
    Research relevant Corporate, Government, and Foundation grant opportunities for existing and new SSFS
    programs.
    Develop and maintain SSFS Grants Database for past, current, and potential funding opportunities.
    Write and prepare letters of intent (LOI) and proposals for submission.
    Serve as advocate for victims of domestic violence.
    Clarity Creative Institute
    January 2014-Present
    Consultant
    Serve on team of consultants specializing in educational support through digital literacy and understanding of
    youth culture
    Community Development for All People
    October 2011-Present
    Youth Development Program Director
    Developed the CD4AP After School Program at Lincoln Park Elementary
    o The program began on November 14, 2011, and has currently served over 120 students at Lincoln
    Park Elementary.
    Responsible for the development and cultivation of new and existing collaborations and partnerships with
    local and national organizations; administrative and programmatic leadership; marketing, promotions, and
    recruitment; and expansion of the CD4AP After School Program at Lincoln Park Elementary.
    Serving as CD4AP Lead Representative in the Partnership4Success Initiative; a collaborative effort for
    student data sharing between Learn4Life, Learning Circles, Inc, Columbus City Schools, United Way of
    Central Ohio, and non-profit organizations.
    Seeking grant funding, writing and preparing proposals, and successfully managing over $300,000.00 for the
    2013 fiscal year program budget. Grants awarded from Franklin County Department of Job and Family
    Services, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Borror Family Foundation-Dominion Homes and United Way
    of Central Ohio.
    Serving as Project Director for the All People Childrens Defense Fund Freedom Schools program
    o Supervising direct program staff and summer youth employees, cultivating external relationships with
    partners and families, planning and hosting parent meetings, developing and distributing promotional
    materials, administering grant awards.
    Leading the CD4AP Youth Development Programs Advisory Committee, developed and implemented in
    8/2013.
    Omega Community Development Corporation
    Summer 2008 -October 2011
    Youth Development Program Coordinator
    Responsible for the development of new youth programs; continued development, budget oversight, and
    administrative support of currently operating youth programs of the Omega CDC; to include grant seeking
    and writing.
    Skills and Accomplishments include:
    Served as the content developer and grant writer for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant

    application. Proposal submitted in April, 2011.


    Served as the content developer and grant writer for the Together Ohio Summer Learning Initiative grant
    proposal of the Ohio Governors Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; submitted by the Omega
    CDC in February 2010, one of twelve grants awarded in May 2010.
    Developed, directed, and coordinated the Omega CDC Childrens Defense Fund Freedom Schools program
    during Summer 2010 and 2011. As Site Coordinator, completed the CDF Ella Baker Child Policy Training
    Institute; provided oversight for the facilitation of the CDF Integrated Reading Curriculum; maintained the
    budget and financial reporting for the CDF Freedom Schools program; developed and coordinated program
    activities, field trips, weekly parent workshops, collaborations with arts and community organizations;
    maintained 90-95% parent participation; and organized Health Fair Celebration with several local healthcare
    organizations.
    Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and supervision of Servant Leader Interns and Program Assistants
    for youth development programs.
    Completed data entry and statistical analysis for the youth development programs of the Omega CDC.
    Analysis was based on surveys, pre- and post- assessments, and data collection forms.
    Managed the administrative responsibilities of the Straight Street Rites of Passage Program; including the
    entry of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)- Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC)
    client documents and monthly reporting using the AS400 data tracking system used by Montgomery County
    Job and Family Services.
    Developed, coordinated, and directed the Omega CDC Afterschool Program during the 2009-2010 school
    year.
    Successfully raised over $150,000 in funds for the youth development opportunities and services of the
    Omega CDC from 2009-2011. Funds from The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, Premier Health Partners,
    Kettering Medical Center Network, The Dayton Chapter of the Links, Inc, State of Ohio, CareSource
    Foundation; both local and national competitive dollars

    Internship
    WorkflowOne
    Summer 2006
    Human Resources Intern
    Assisted in the merging of The Relizon Company and WorkflowOne.
    Migrated information from applicant tracking systems (Brass Ring to Taleo).
    Administered the hiring process for new employees.
    Processed Tuition Reimbursements for employees.
    Education
    Spelman College Atlanta, Georgia
    Bachelor of Arts in Economics, May 2009
    Honors & Activities:
    Honor Roll: 5 Semesters, Deans List: 1 Semester, Spelman Dance Theater 2005-2008, Alpha Lambda Delta
    Freshman Honor Society, NAACP, Morehouse Business Association, Morehouse Maroon Tiger-Copy Editing Team.
    Community Leadership

    Ohio Educational Council, Off to a Great Start Conference, Planning Committee Member

    Omega Dance Ensemble, Co-Leader and Choreographer

    Women of Worth (WOW) Ministry, Empathetic Fellowship Team Leader


    o Developed and Distributed Monthly E-Newsletter
    o Organized and Coordinated Community Events & Fundraisers:
    WOW Fall Open House
    WOW Mother-Daughter Hat & Tea Brunch
    Omega Holiday Bazaar: a fundraiser including over 20 local vendors.

    American Heart Association, Heart Ball- Auction and Logistics Team Member, Volunteer

    Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2011 Scholarship Recipient


    Skills
    Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Typing, Data Entry and Statistical Analysis, E-mail
    Soft Skills: Communication, Program Development, Organization, Grant Writing, Fundraising

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