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Susan Z

@susanzealy

Nonprofit Grant Writer, Grant Research, Proposals and Funding Strategy

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Nonprofit Consultant and Grant Writer I help nonprofits turn meaningful programs into compelling, funder-aligned grant proposals. With 20+ years of nonprofit leadership, development, and grant experience, I bring more to a grant project than strong writing. I understand how nonprofits operate, how programs are built, outcomes management, and what funders need to see to confidently invest. As a Certified Grant Specialist and former nonprofit Executive Director and Director of Development, I have experience developing and refining foundation, local government, and federal grant proposals.... Mehr lesen

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Meine Dienstleistungen

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I will write and submit your nonprofit grants

Arbeitserfahrung

Contractor

Freiberufler • 11 yrs 4 mos

Senior Editor/ Grant Writer

Apr 2019 - Present7 yrs 5 mos

Senior Editor/ Grant Writer for Cay Communications Provide advanced grant planning, research & writing, editing, and proposal strategy services to multiple nonprofit organizations and grant professionals. Key Contributions: Develop and refine competitive grant proposals for foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities Research and develop annual grant plans Provide strategic editing to strengthen outcomes measurement, impact narratives, and alignment with funder priorities Support high-volume grant development teams with technical review and proposal quality improvement Strengthen organizational funding success through strategic positioning and compliance review Contribute to multi-client grant portfolios through remote consulting engagements

Director of Development

Jan 2015 - Dec 20183 yrs 11 mos

The Georgia Ballet, Inc. | Marietta, GA | 2015–2018 Led all fundraising and development functions for a regional nonprofit arts organization. Key Contributions: Directed comprehensive fundraising strategy including grants, sponsorships, donor giving, and special events Managed institutional funding portfolio including foundation, government, and corporate grants Established grant tracking systems and reporting processes to strengthen compliance Cultivated donor relationships and increased engagement through targeted development strategies Coordinated fundraising campaigns and community engagement initiatives

Georgia_CASA

Executive Director

Georgia CASA • Vollzeit

Dec 2005 - Dec 20149 yrs

Enotah CASA, Inc. | Dahlonega, GA | 2005–2014 Served as chief executive officer of Enotah CASA (a state affiliate of Georgia CASA) a multi-county nonprofit providing court advocacy services for abused and neglected children. Key Executive Achievements: Led organizational strategy, operations, fundraising, and community relations Increased annual organizational revenue by 58% through grant strategy and donor development Expanded volunteer program by over 30%, enabling the organization to serve 100% of children in need Supervised staff and managed recruitment and leadership of more than 50 volunteers Built strong partnerships with courts, DFCS, attorneys, and community stakeholders Led strategic growth initiatives that significantly expanded organizational capacity Ensured compliance with state CASA standards and nonprofit governance best practices