Kara Allison Stambach

2 Lemon Grove Court, Apt. E · Cockeysville, MD 21030

410-971-3200  · karastambach@gmail.com · https://www.linkedin.com/in/karastambach

 

 

Overview:

I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented fundraising professional with more than a decade of experience writing and editing for both non-profit and publishing organizations. I have more than five years of experience with grant research, proposal writing, project reporting, and funder stewardship. In addition to overseeing the application and compliance processes for major corporations and private foundations, I have successfully captured multi-year Federal grant contracts (and State sub-grant agreements) with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Education (DOE), and the Justice Department (DOJ). I am adept at meeting difficult deadlines, creating competitive content, and collaborating with multiple departments.

 

 

Work History:

Associated Catholic Charities, Inc., Baltimore, MD

Grant Writer; 03/2014 – Present

·   Raise more than $5 million in grant awards (private, corporate, and government) toward the Development department’s $17 million annual goal

·   Research, develop, and implement written responses for 150 - 200 private, corporate, and government Requests for Proposals annually

·   Lead proposal development efforts for 50% of organization’s grant opportunities, including high-profile, multi-year contracts

·   Create weekly projections and reports for the Development department, Executive management, the Development Committee, and the Board of Trustees

·   Collaborate with Performance Management team and 80+ programs to track and manage all program-specific data for capture, reporting, and renewal purposes

·   Collaborate with Finance team to develop project budgets and to forecast fiscal year grant funds that support capacity goals and annual work plans

·   Conduct site visits and network with funders and programmatic partners

·   Script and collaborate on the design of compelling success stories for the Annual Report, website, and social media

 

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, Halethorpe, MD

Grants Manager; 06/2011 – 03/2014

·   Raised $3 million annually from private, corporate, and government grants

·   Created, implemented, and oversaw proposal and grant award management processes

·   Researched 100+ new Notices of Funding each year, then defined capture strategies

·   Managed proposal development and reporting for more than 50 applications each year

·   Built and maintained networking relationships with community partners and vendors

·   Designed and created Marketing case statements and solicitation grant packets

 

 

 

American Journal Experts: Research Papers Department

Temporary Managing Editor; 07/2010

·   Polished 130+ academic papers for professional publication using the APA Manual

·   Managed several dozen work-for-hire experts and reviewers on strict deadlines

 

Icarus Studios, LLC.: Virtual Worlds Game Design Department

Games Editor; 11/2007 – 05/2010

·   Researched and developed educational and entertainment properties for digital games

·   Wrote and edited 200+ design proposals and concept documents to pitch to investors

·   Created company style guides, scripted production scenarios, and generated Sales presentations

·   Created various splash-pages, blog posts, and online manuals

 

TOKYOPOP, Inc.: Novels Department

Novels Editor; 06/2005 – 11/2007

·   Edited 60+ original and translated comics and novels, using the Chicago Manual of Style

·   Organized planning calendar; work-for-hire contracts; and Sales, Marketing, and convention materials

·   Directed research interns, freelance rewriters, interior layout artists, and brand designers

·   Gave various media interviews, both general and title-specific

 

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins (now Wolters Kluwer Health): Medical Textbooks

Editorial Assistant; 12/2003 – 04/2005

·   Evaluated authors, reviewers, presentation materials, book reviews, and online surveys

·   Proofread, edited, and reviewed online and in-print content, according to style guide sets

·   Oversaw corrections to blue-lines, covers, and Marketing materials

·   Prepared contracts, profit and loss statements, book orders, check requisitions, and quarterly publishing calendars

 

Education:

University of Maryland at College ParkB.A.s: Film, Mythology, Japanese     2001

Johns Hopkins University M.A.: Writing          2004

Community College of Baltimore CountyWorkshops: Publishing & Design         2011

 

Areas of Expertise:

Writing & Editing Fundraising & Stewardship      Sales & Marketing Materials

Contract Negotiations Acquisitions & Development        Staff & Intern Management  

 

Awards and Affiliations:

Association of Fundraising Professionals             Member

Lucky Cat Rescue, Inc.             Volunteer, Grant Writer  

SPCA’s Defenders of Animal Rights Shelter                                 Volunteer               

National Society of Collegiate Scholars             Member

National Honor Society            Member

University of Maryland Fencing Team        Former Competitor

University of Maryland Ballroom Dancing Team        Former Competitor