Nathan Smith

About Nathan Smith

I stand for altruism and compassion for myself and all others. I believe that…

Experience

1. Agency Grants Manager

   Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN)

   Aug 2022 — Present · Sonoma County, CA, US

   Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County is an anti-poverty organization that creates pathways for economic security that lasts from generation to generation. We strive to eliminate poverty and invest in families through partnerships, advocacy, and high-impact programs-Managed the entire lifecycle of all agency grants, ensuring timely application, adherence to compliance guidelines, and successful closeout-Developed and implemented a streamlined grant application process that reduced submission time and increased the success rate of awarded grants-Collaborated with a cross-functional team including Fiscal, Program, and Operations, to collaboratively plan and implement grant projects. Ensuring alignment on grant status, reporting dates, and milestone achievements-Attended Equity Centered Results Based Accountability training and implemented its methodologies, leading to an improvement in program outcomes-Fostered and maintained relationships with major, minor and one time funders ensuring clear communication, adherence to grant requirements, and timely reporting-Presented grant applications to the board, guiding them through the intricacies and securing approval of the applications-Focused on addressing systemic racism, promoting equity, and inclusion within the organization-Developed, managed and facilitated the directing giving of 1.4 million dollars in child care facilities grants, to at home early child care facilities, centers and organizations that serve low income families and the community.