Anna Goltermann

About Anna Goltermann

Mission-driven program manager with six years of experience developing and leading progressive economic security projects. Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets, securing transformational funding, and driving impact through effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

1. Development Manager

   Freeworld

   Mar 2026 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Grant Strategy & Pipeline - Build and maintain a 12–18 month institutional funding calendar (deadlines, renewals, reports)- Research and qualify new institutions, corporate, and public funding prospects aligned with FreeWorld’s mission and priorities- Partner with the Development Director, Chief Growth Officer, and CEO to prioritize opportunities by fit, timeline, and revenue potential.Proposal Development & Writing - Lead the full proposal lifecycle: concept note → proposal → revisions → submission-Write clear, persuasive, well-structured proposals tailored to each funder’s priorities and language- Coordinate internally (programs, data, finance) to gather needed information: budgets, outcomes, logic models, evaluation plans, and stories for reporting- Adapt core narratives (mission, theory of change, model, outcomes) for different segments: institutions, corporate, major gifts, and government- Ensure all submissions are compliant, complete, and on time.Reporting & Stewardship - Own all grant reporting requirements: interim and final reports, data tables, financial reports (in partnership with finance)- Track progress against grant deliverables and flag risks early to internal stakeholders- Draft high-quality stewardship materials for institutional funders (impact updates, case studies, success stories)- Help prepare briefing memos and talking points for leadership’s meetings with key funders.Systems, Data & Collaboration- Maintain accurate records of grants, deadlines, and funder communications- Support forecasting by providing timely, realistic revenue projections for new and renewal grants- Assist in developing and refining standard language: boilerplate proposals, organization overviews, program descriptions, outcomes, and FAQs.

Education

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs

  2015 — 2018