Jolena P.

Development & Impact Officer @Accessity

San Diego, CA, US

Develop small- to medium-sized grant proposals (writing, assembly)•Assist the Director of Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships in assembling and submitting larger grant proposals•Engage and cultivate relationships with donors and stakeholders •Provide proactive fundraising support to the Director of Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships and the CEO•Conduct prospective donor research and establish relationships with new potential supporters•Run regular programmatic reports in the loan database system to demonstrate programmatic impact, outcomes, and target client demographic information•Assist the Director of Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships in tracking the progress of program outcomes for grants and partnerships using Excel and other computer software•Coordinate with program staff to meet grant goals and work with them to identify borrowers for particular grant programs•Research and track the developing needs of small business owners to use for grant writing and other fundraising activities•Plan and execute online fundraising campaigns with assistance from the Marketing & Development Coordinator•Plan and execute small fundraising events by managing logistics, promotion, and day‐of coordination by working with team members and delegating tasks where assistance is needed•Attend fundraising and other community events/meetings to strengthen and develop relationships with community stakeholders •Provide accurate and timely activity and grant pipeline reports to the CEO and Director of Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships•Produce compelling client stories and testimonials used within special partnerships, proposals, donor engagements, and other publications

Mills College

Bachelor’s Degree, Political Legal Economic Analysis with an emphasis in International Analysis

Western Governors University

Master of Business Administration