Raven Carson
Grants Manager @Borealis Philanthropy
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WORK HISTORY
Grants Manager @Borealis Philanthropy
Lead the Grants Management team for a philanthropic intermediary with a multi-million dollar annual grantmaking portfolio. Manage and develop four Grants Associates/Senior Grants Associates, providing oversight across all stages of the grants lifecycle.Develop the annual grantmaking calendar across six program portfolios and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Programs, Development, and Communications to align grantmaking processes with organizational goals. Partner with the Director of Finance, VPs of Programs, and the CEO to secure grant approvals, and prepare quarterly reports for the Board of Directors. Oversee grants compliance and risk assessment, conducting formal reviews of all outgoing grants to ensure legal/IRS and internal compliance, and advising on complex grant structures. Develop and implement core policies and due diligence standards to strengthen organizational risk mitigation.
EDUCATION
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
SKILLS
ABOUT RAVEN CARSON
Philanthropy operations leader with 7 years of experience serving philanthropic institutions advancing community-driven change. I specialize in strengthening the infrastructure, processes, and teams that make values-aligned grantmaking possible at scale.I translate strategic commitments into operational reality through: Aligning grantmaking practices with institutional strategy, equity principles, and accessibility goals Strengthening systems and processes for more responsive and efficient giving Leading teams with a focus on people development and long-term sustainability Driving cross-functional alignment and partnering with executive leadership to drive organizational strategyMy approach is grounded in a core belief: the people closest to the issues hold the expertise to solve them. Philanthropy\'s job is to trust, resource, and sustain their efforts. To date, I\'ve helped steward nearly $100M to leaders, organizations, and movements advancing community-rooted agendas across racial equity, education, economic empowerment, political agency, community safety, health and wellbeing, disability justice, and women\'s leadership.Core Skills: Strategy & Operations • Grants Management • Risk Management & Compliance • Equity-Centered Practices • Systems & Process Improvement • Team Leadership • Cross-Functional Coordination • Executive Partnership • Stakeholder Management • Board & Governance • Development & Fundraising • Impact Evaluation
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