Kelly Woods

About Kelly Woods

i am a skilled wordsmith.i am an enthusiastic learner.i am a motivated professional.i am kelly woods.

Experience

1. Grants Manager

   Nevada Hand, Inc

   Nov 2015 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   At Nevada HAND, I\'m dedicated to cultivating, securing, and stewarding philanthropic support. Grants are my jam, so my work centers around prospecting and analyzing potential funding opportunities; crafting compelling language; assembling competitive grant proposals; and managing each step of the grant lifecycle. I work both independently and collaboratively across the organization to assemble accurate narratives and to gather reporting information - an independent study and group project at once.In summary, I.• Build strategies to cultivate and secure grants from corporations, foundations, and government entities• Pen competitive and persuasive narratives to support organizational priorities• Ensure deliverables, communications, and activities are accurately recorded in our donor database• Learn and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of our work in affordable housing by working interdepartmentally with teams who have a range of expertise• Work with our Communications & Marketing team to develop and design grant reports, e-newsletters, and other outreach materials that have visual appeal and show donors love

Education

• San Diego State University

  Master of Arts (MA), Rhetoric and Writing

• University of Hawai‘i System

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Skills

• Research
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Online Advertising
• Project Management
• Grant Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Word
• Problem Solving
• Highly Organized
• Skilled Multi-Tasker
• Microsoft Excel
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Writing
• Academic Writing
• Newspapers
• Advertising
• Social Media
• Digital Marketing
• Account Coordination
• Online Marketing
• Social Media Marketing