Kate Pickett

About Kate Pickett

Dedicated nonprofit professional with a decade of experience in program management, community engagement, and partner relations in support of programs for conflict and disaster- affected communities. Adept at leading initiatives, facilitating program design and strategy through community engagement, and ensuring grant and program compliance. Skilled in driving systemic change within community engagement approaches and fostering strategic partnerships with international nonprofits and global stakeholders.

Experience

1. Grants Manager

   Community Sponsorship Hub

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Grant Oversight and Compliance: Manage all phases of grant administration: proposal support, budget development, award review, implementation, reporting, and closeout.Lead internal and external coordination for grant reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.Maintain organized grant and partnership records and documentation via SharePoint and/or Airtable. Provide strategic oversight to ensure proposals and active grants meet funder requirements.Identify and mitigate risks in the proposal and grant management process.Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and private funder policies.Develop and maintain internal grants management policies and procedures.Sub-Grantee Oversight:Oversee onboarding, contracting, and reporting schedules for sub-grantees in collaboration with the Senior Program Director.Support financial communications and reporting with implementing partners and contractors in collaboration with the Finance Director.Provide technical assistance and training to sub-grantees on financial and programmatic reporting, compliance, and documentation standards.Track and review sub-grantee budgets, expense reports, and ensure timely disbursement of funds.Financial Management & ReportingCollaborate with Finance and Program teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.Supervise administrative support for invoice processing and documentation.Monitor monthly expenditures and flag budget variances.Prepare and submit financial and narrative reports to funders.Support audit preparation and funder monitoring visits.Assist the Finance Director and Chief of Staff with additional grant-related duties as needed.

Education

• Appalachian State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Actuarial Science

  2007 — 2010