Anna Tatelman

About

Hello! I'm Anna (she/her) and I'm very passionate about all types of writing. For over a decade, I've performed an array of jobs related to writing, editing, fundraising, publishing, marketing, and teaching. Most recently, I was the fundraising manager at a small nonprofit, where I created and oversaw our grant application processes, donor lifecycles, and fundraising events. I've also taught composition and drama classes; developed SEO strategies for, written, and edited a variety of content; and managed unsolicited query submissions. When not performing these tasks, I tend to hone my creative writing skills further by working on plays, short stories, and creative non-fiction. Thank you for reading my profile. If you have any questions about me or would like to see more samples of my work, please feel free to visit my website at www.annatatelman.com or email me at artatelman@gmail.com.

Experience

• Grant Writer · Scrib Lab and Copious Love10-01-2025 –

  • Manage the entire grant cycle and related fundraising strategies for multiple local arts nonprofits, including Scrib Lab and Copious Love.\n• Research grant opportunities and develop grant calendars in alignment with financial goals and artistic ambitions of nonprofit clients.\n• Collaborate with nonprofit directors, financial managers, and board members to ensure that organizational data is accurate and that the entire team is working toward a cohesive vision.

• Annual Fund Manager · Inspire Washington06-01-2023 – 07-01-2025

  • Wrote, applied for, and oversaw 11 grants per year, resulting in $108,000 grant revenue that in 2024 exceeded the budgeted goal by 288%.\n• Managed 337 total donors, including cultivating 87 recurring donors and stewarding 78 new donors.\n• Established the annual fundraiser, which in its first year raised over $42,000 and had 162 attendees.\n• Created and ran new program for individual dues-paying members.\n• Collaborated with small staff of four to acquire new dues-paying members, coordinate numerous public programs, and take part in cultural advocacy initiatives.

• Teaching Assistant · THEATRE OF POSSIBILITY INC03-01-2023 – 06-01-2023

  • Provided support, clarification, and encouragement to teenagers and young adults with an array of disabilities.\n• Helped each student play theatre games, write sketches, or explore acting exercises as fully as possible.\n• Debriefed with lead teacher to discuss individual students' needs and develop strategies that allow students to participate with greater independence or enjoyment.

• Copywriter · CopyPress03-01-2021 – 01-01-2023

  • Researched, wrote, and edited approximately 3200 words of digital content daily, equaling over 780 articles total.\n• Used SEO strategies, such as keyword placement and internal links, to optimize written content and rank in search engines.\n• Volunteered for additional responsibilities, such as approving keywords, editing, and rewriting content from external writers.\n• Ranked #1 in Google search results for targeted keywords on 129 long-form pieces.\n• Received perfect article scores from clients on 6 occasions during random audits.

• Content Writer · Online Optimism09-01-2020 – 04-01-2021
• Senior Content Specialist · Online Optimism05-01-2020 – 08-01-2020

  • Researched and wrote long-form content pieces. \n• Used SEO strategies to obtain opportunities most valuable and achievable for each client.\n• Updated client and company websites through WordPress.\n• Ranked #1 in Google search results for targeted keywords on 7 long-form pieces. \n• Obtained 41 backlinks, including in Forbes, UpCity, The Telegraph, and POPSUGAR.

• Content Specialist · Online Optimism12-01-2019 – 04-01-2020
• Writing Coach · Delgado Community College01-01-2020 – 07-01-2020

  • Worked individually with students in person and online.\n• Used the Socratic Method to encourage students to think independently and creatively about their papers.\n• Assisted students with all stages of the writing process and aspects of writing, e.g. brainstorming, development of thesis statement, syntactical errors.\n• Updated and engaged with students over social media channels.

• Editorial Assistant · James Fitzgerald Agency05-01-2017 – 01-01-2020

  • Edited and marketed current manuscripts.\n• Read, organized, and responded to unsolicited queries.\n• Created new website from scratch.\n• Updated agency’s website and social media.

• Playwright · Self-Employed09-01-2013 –

  Select awards: 2025 Semi-Finalist in The Road's Summer Festival -- 'Attention Must Be Paid' 2025 Semi-Finalist in ACT's New Works Northwest Festival -- 'Attention Must Be Paid' 2025 Sewanee Writers' Conference Playwright Contributor

Education

• University of New OrleansMaster of Fine Arts - MFA, Fiction and Playwriting
• New York UniversityBachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, The Concentration of Literature

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