Emily V.

About

With a robust educational background in Public Policy from Loyola University Chicago and Political Science from Capital University, I have cultivated a career dedicated to advancing social change through strategic grant management and development. Currently serving as the Director at Elevate, I lead initiatives to secure impactful grants, manage client relationships, and guide a talented team. My journey with Elevate began as a Grant Writer, where I honed my skills in crafting compelling proposals, progressing to Associate Director and Senior Grant Writer, where I developed grant strategies and mentored junior staff. Prior to Elevate, I contributed to Semilla Nueva as a Communications and Development Coordinator, enhancing organizational outreach, and served as a Development Associate Consultant at Proyecto Esperanza, where I provided expertise in fundraising strategies. My career reflects a commitment to leveraging strategic communication and development to drive meaningful social impact.

Experience

• Director · Elevate | Smart Grants for Powerful Social Change07-01-2024

  As Director, responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives, managing client relationships, and leading the team to secure impactful grants for social change.

• Associate Director and Senior Grant Writer · Elevate | Smart Grants for Powerful Social Change02-01-2022 – 07-01-2024

  As Associate Director and Senior Grant Writer, contributed to developing grant strategies, writing proposals, and mentoring junior staff.

• Grant Writer · Elevate | Smart Grants for Powerful Social Change01-01-2021 – 02-01-2022

  As a Grant Writer, focused on crafting compelling grant proposals and supporting the organization's fundraising efforts.

• Communications and Development Coordinator · Semilla Nueva06-01-2019 – 09-01-2020

  As Communications and Development Coordinator, managed communication strategies and supported development initiatives to enhance organizational outreach.

• Development Associate (Consultant) · Proyecto Esperanza11-01-2018 – 05-01-2019

  As a Development Associate (Consultant), provided expertise in fundraising strategies and supported project development.

Education

• Loyola University ChicagoMaster's degree, Public Policy
• Capital UniversityBachelor's degree, Political Science

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