Rachel R.

Ward
1260 W. Leland Ave., Unit #2 * Chicago, Illinois 60640* (937)626-6134 * rachel.ward2714@gmail.com
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Non-Profit professional with superb program development, grant writing, fundraising,
administrative, organization, and communication skills.
Trainings & Certifications:
40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
Illinois Department of Human Services Grant Writing
Training
CPR/First-Aid Certification Stewards of Children Training
Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute

University of Dayton Center for Leadership & Executive

Development Trainings
Ohio Association for Nonprofit Organizations Trainings
National Afterschool Association Convention
Ohio Afterschool Alliance Trainings

Professional
Experience
Relative Experience
South Suburban Family Shelter
July 2014-Present
Grant Writer
Research relevant Corporate, Government, and Foundation grant opportunities for existing and new SSFS
programs.
Develop and maintain SSFS Grants Database for past, current, and potential funding opportunities.
Write and prepare letters of intent (LOI) and proposals for submission.
Serve as advocate for victims of domestic violence.
Clarity Creative Institute
January 2014-Present
Consultant
Serve on team of consultants specializing in educational support through digital literacy and understanding of
youth culture
Community Development for All People
October 2011-Present
Youth Development Program Director
Developed the CD4AP After School Program at Lincoln Park Elementary
o The program began on November 14, 2011, and has currently served over 120 students at Lincoln
Park Elementary.
Responsible for the development and cultivation of new and existing collaborations and partnerships with
local and national organizations; administrative and programmatic leadership; marketing, promotions, and
recruitment; and expansion of the CD4AP After School Program at Lincoln Park Elementary.
Serving as CD4AP Lead Representative in the Partnership4Success Initiative; a collaborative effort for
student data sharing between Learn4Life, Learning Circles, Inc, Columbus City Schools, United Way of
Central Ohio, and non-profit organizations.
Seeking grant funding, writing and preparing proposals, and successfully managing over $300,000.00 for the
2013 fiscal year program budget. Grants awarded from Franklin County Department of Job and Family
Services, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Borror Family Foundation-Dominion Homes and United Way
of Central Ohio.
Serving as Project Director for the All People Childrens Defense Fund Freedom Schools program
o Supervising direct program staff and summer youth employees, cultivating external relationships with
partners and families, planning and hosting parent meetings, developing and distributing promotional
materials, administering grant awards.
Leading the CD4AP Youth Development Programs Advisory Committee, developed and implemented in
8/2013.
Omega Community Development Corporation
Summer 2008 -October 2011
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Responsible for the development of new youth programs; continued development, budget oversight, and
administrative support of currently operating youth programs of the Omega CDC; to include grant seeking
and writing.
Skills and Accomplishments include:
Served as the content developer and grant writer for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant

application. Proposal submitted in April, 2011.

Served as the content developer and grant writer for the Together Ohio Summer Learning Initiative grant
proposal of the Ohio Governors Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; submitted by the Omega
CDC in February 2010, one of twelve grants awarded in May 2010.
Developed, directed, and coordinated the Omega CDC Childrens Defense Fund Freedom Schools program
during Summer 2010 and 2011. As Site Coordinator, completed the CDF Ella Baker Child Policy Training
Institute; provided oversight for the facilitation of the CDF Integrated Reading Curriculum; maintained the
budget and financial reporting for the CDF Freedom Schools program; developed and coordinated program
activities, field trips, weekly parent workshops, collaborations with arts and community organizations;
maintained 90-95% parent participation; and organized Health Fair Celebration with several local healthcare
organizations.
Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and supervision of Servant Leader Interns and Program Assistants
for youth development programs.
Completed data entry and statistical analysis for the youth development programs of the Omega CDC.
Analysis was based on surveys, pre- and post- assessments, and data collection forms.
Managed the administrative responsibilities of the Straight Street Rites of Passage Program; including the
entry of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)- Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC)
client documents and monthly reporting using the AS400 data tracking system used by Montgomery County
Job and Family Services.
Developed, coordinated, and directed the Omega CDC Afterschool Program during the 2009-2010 school
year.
Successfully raised over $150,000 in funds for the youth development opportunities and services of the
Omega CDC from 2009-2011. Funds from The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, Premier Health Partners,
Kettering Medical Center Network, The Dayton Chapter of the Links, Inc, State of Ohio, CareSource
Foundation; both local and national competitive dollars

Internship
WorkflowOne
Summer 2006
Human Resources Intern
Assisted in the merging of The Relizon Company and WorkflowOne.
Migrated information from applicant tracking systems (Brass Ring to Taleo).
Administered the hiring process for new employees.
Processed Tuition Reimbursements for employees.
Education
Spelman College Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, May 2009
Honors & Activities:
Honor Roll: 5 Semesters, Deans List: 1 Semester, Spelman Dance Theater 2005-2008, Alpha Lambda Delta
Freshman Honor Society, NAACP, Morehouse Business Association, Morehouse Maroon Tiger-Copy Editing Team.
Community Leadership

Ohio Educational Council, Off to a Great Start Conference, Planning Committee Member

Omega Dance Ensemble, Co-Leader and Choreographer

Women of Worth (WOW) Ministry, Empathetic Fellowship Team Leader

o Developed and Distributed Monthly E-Newsletter
o Organized and Coordinated Community Events & Fundraisers:
WOW Fall Open House
WOW Mother-Daughter Hat & Tea Brunch
Omega Holiday Bazaar: a fundraiser including over 20 local vendors.

American Heart Association, Heart Ball- Auction and Logistics Team Member, Volunteer

Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2011 Scholarship Recipient

Skills
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Typing, Data Entry and Statistical Analysis, E-mail
Soft Skills: Communication, Program Development, Organization, Grant Writing, Fundraising