Dance Aoki
Foundation Relations Officer @Homeboy Industries
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WORK HISTORY
Foundation Relations Officer @Homeboy Industries
Los Angeles, CA, US
As Foundation Relations Officer at Homeboy Industries, I lead the organization’s strategic foundation fundraising efforts for arts, youth and urban agriculture programs, cultivating a portfolio of 60+ active and prospective funders committed to advancing social justice. I collaborate cross-departmentally to strengthen grant communication, reporting, and funder stewardship.Key Contributions- Develop and execute strategies to engage institutional funders, driving sustained and increased foundation support - Manage grant workflows, funding forecasts, and internal communications around fundraising priorities - Collaborate with Finance and Program teams to craft compelling proposals and impactful reports - Optimize grant operations and milestone tracking through Raiser’s Edge, ensuring accuracy and timeliness - Author and edit donor communications, including letters of intent, proposals, reports, and stewardship materials - Partner with senior leaders to evaluate and refine our foundation giving strategy
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
BA, English: Creative Writing, Theater
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
MA, Social Entrepreneurship
ABOUT DANCE AOKI
As an experienced Development and Grants Manager, I leverage my MA in Social…
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