Jessica M.
Phoenix, AZ
Mission-Driven Strategic Consultant, Grant Writer, Fundraising Leader
$50.00/hr
Jessica "Jess" Martin has dedicated her career to helping children, families, and animals in need. She is recognized for understanding the stages of organizational development that move individuals beyond fire-fighting and short-term mentality to achieving strategic growth and sustainable results. She is well-known for her passion to share knowledge, hands-on approach, articulation, and accountability. Jess is extremely mission and value driven.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* 29 years professional experience in executive leadership, nonprofit services, philanthropy, program development, and contract administration providing quality support and solution-focused skills to all organizational levels and the community.
* 24 years professional experience related to leveraging public and private resources, grant writing and management, community and economic development, and human services.
TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Jessica was the highlight of my last position. Until we met, I struggled to find the kind of partner and mentor I had been looking for in my profession - someone to offer guidance and support, challenge me in areas of necessary growth, and model what an effective leader should look like. Jess truly exemplifies this and continues to provide thoughtful direction and advice without hesitation.” -Senior Development Officer
“I have had the great pleasure of working with Jessica for many years. I can honestly say that there isn’t anyone in the field of philanthropy who works harder or is more dedicated. This isn’t a job to her. It’s about supporting a mission and a change.” -Chief Medical Officer
“Jess, thank you so much for always spending time with me dreaming, brainstorming, creating, and challenging. I cannot tell you how much your knowledge, partnership, experience, talents, humor, and willingness to be part of my legacy, mean to me.” - Founder, Private Grantmaking Foundation
Skills
Skills
- Grant Application
- Grant Proposal
- Grant Research & Prospect List
- Grant Writing Consultation
- Funding Needs Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Management Consulting
- Management Development
- Program Grant
- Nonprofit Industry Consulting
- Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit