Jacquelyn J.
Grants Manager | Executive Virtual Assistant | Nonprofit & Operations
I am a results-driven Grants Manager and Executive Operations professional with over a decade of experience supporting U.S. organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams. With a strong foundation in Banking, Social sciences and project management, I bring strategic thinking, operational precision, and calm execution to fast-moving environments. Currently serving as a Grants Manager for a U.S.-based organization, I specialize in end-to-end grant lifecycle support, executive administration, and high-level project coordination. I am known for strengthening systems, streamlining workflows, and ensuring leaders stay focused on what matters most. My approach is proactive, detail-obsessed, and grounded in delivering measurable results on time and with excellence. 💼 Professional Value I support founders, executives, and nonprofit leaders who need a trusted partner to manage complexity behind the scenes. Whether coordinating grants, managing executive priorities, or optimizing operations, I help organizations run smoothly and scale confidently. My remote work includes supporting a U.S. Board of Education candidate campaign, where I handled executive scheduling, stakeholder communications, research briefings, document preparation, and digital content coordination at a senior level. 🔹 Core Expertise Grant Management & Application Review U.S.-based nonprofits and founders trust me to keep their grants, operations, and executive priorities running flawlessly. As a Senior Grants Manager and Executive Operations Partner, I turn complex workflows into calm, compliant, on-time results. 🔹 Core Expertise -Grant Management & Application Review -Executive Calendar & Inbox Management -Project & Operations Coordination -Administrative Research & Reporting -CRM & Workflow Optimization -Social Media Support & Canva Design -Event & Meeting Management -Document Preparation & Presentation Design 🛠️ Systems & Tools Google Workspace | Microsoft Office Suite | Notion | Trello | Airtable | Canva | Calendly | Zoom | WhatsApp Business 🌍 Global Support, East African Excellence Based in Kenya and working globally, I bring a unique blend of professional rigor, warmth, and reliability. Clients value my discretion, responsiveness, and ability to anticipate needs before they arise. If you are looking for a high-capacity Grants Manager and Operations partner who delivers consistently and communicates clearly, I would be glad to support your team. Let’s connect and move your priorities forward — efficiently and professionally.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $6.5k
Billed in all: $19,274$19k
$3.2k in the last 6 months
Across 5 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Academic Research
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