Amanda Ojeda

Development and Grant Manager @U.S. Naval Institute

Annapolis, MD, US

Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies. Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on funding requirements. Write and manage grant stewardship reports. Work with department heads on specific program funding. Maintain positive relationships with internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals. Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities. Draft customized donor notes for high-level donations. Manage 3 - 4 donor mailings per year; draft appeal letters and follow through to final approval, coordinate with mail house to set schedule and deadlines, and approve proofs, edit and organize donor records for each appeal to assemble donor lists, follow-up with email appeal via MailChimp. Separate and clean data of 400 - 500 high-level donors for personalized in-house mailing appeals (2 – 3 times per year). Oversee the process from drafting letters and ordering stationery to printing, packaging, and mailing letters. Work with selected authors on bi-annual cultivation mailing, arranging the signing of books for donors of Point of contact for vendors on the installation of donor recognition wall, chairs, and bricks. Maintain tracking of donor pledges and mail pledge reminders a month prior to due date. Head of communications for Foundation email and phone calls, working with the Foundation Team to resolve any issues and report all important information. Manage and delegate tasks and oversee the work of the Prospect and Database Coordinator.

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

Cornell University

Marketing Strategy Certificate