Finances: Fundraising Expertise; Budget Management; Grant Management
Customer Service: Media Relations; Strategy Development; Communication Planning; Operational Improvement; Crisis Management; Problem Resolution
Technology: Website Management; Social Media Coordination; Microsoft Office; G-Suite
Proven leader/self-directed grant professional with success promoting organizational plans and needs. Proficient in grant writing, proposal development, contract administration, and grant management. Accomplished in increasing/diversifying organizational funding sources. She is also a member of the Grant Professionals Association.
Kayla has over 6 years of government experience. She has been a government contractor for over 2 years and has worked with several government agencies and nonprofits. Engaged in continuous knowledge development regarding HUD and CDBG-DR rules and regulations.
Kayla supported the following programs: Infrastructure, Economic, Housing, Planning.
● Supported Subject Matter Expert team with other tasks and efforts, as needed.
● Managed and supported all grant requirements and implementation for the mission, following policy/procedures
● Wrote over 50 grants via organization strategic plan from foundations, corporations and other funding sources
● Recruited over $1,000,000 in grants which support organizational success and overall growth and development,
● Identified and developed strategies to optimize the grants funding process – conducting assessment and outreach
● Performed relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results
Kayla is passionate about partnering with organizations that advocate for their communities. With over six years of grant research, writing, and management experience and being a member of the Grant Professionals Association, it is her commitment to the profession that speaks volumes to her commitment to bringing forth change in this world.
Kayla wants to help non-profits and businesses around the world bring their visions to life!