Tricia Gopalakrishnan

About Tricia Gopalakrishnan

I\'m a dedicated Grants Manager with 6 years of experience writing and managing successful proposals for foundations, corporations, and government agencies. In my current role at Wings for Kids, I lead all aspects of grant development—from identifying opportunities and collaborating with program and finance teams to submitting compelling proposals and ensuring post-award compliance.I specialize in fund development for a youth-serving nonprofit securing five and six figure grants for the organization. My work is driven by a belief in the power of afterschool education and social emotional learning to level the playing field for historically marginalized youth. I\'m also skilled in CRM tools like Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang, GrantHub, and Salesforce.Currently pursuing a Master of Nonprofit Management at DePaul University, I bring a thoughtful, mission-driven approach to my work and value cross-sector collaboration to advance equity and impact.Deeply committed to youth development, animal welfare, LGBTQ+ rights, the arts, and environmental conservation, I’m especially drawn to projects that promote connection, community, and stewardship of our shared resources.

Experience

1. Grants Manager

   Wings For Kids

   Aug 2022 — Present · Charleston, SC, US

   I lead the development and submission of grant proposals annually to foundations, corporations, and government agencies, effectively communicating our mission and impact of our afterschool programs. I manage a $2 million grants portfolio and work closely with program and finance teams to align reporting metrics, budgets, and compliance requirements. I support the organization’s government grant strategy by spearheading project management for large-scale proposals, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely, accurate submissions. My role also includes maintaining a comprehensive grants calendar, compiling research and data on social emotional wellness, education, and youth development trends, and producing impact reports to strengthen funder relationships.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

  2011 — 2015

• DePaul University

  Master's degree, Nonprofit Management

Skills

• Social Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Project Management
• Outlook
• Twitter
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Tumblr
• Mac Os
• Mac
• Salesforce.com
• Account Management
• Microsoft Word
• Pc Systems
• Facebook
• Phone Etiquette