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Bekki Borrego

@bekkiborrego

Grant writer at Bartlesville Cultural Center who co-authored a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant and secured a $1,855 Rutledge Grant.

United States

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At Bartlesville Cultural Center, I co-authored and secured a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant using local census data to demonstrate the need for an intergenerational community project. I also secured a $1,855 Bartlesville Community Foundation Rutledge Grant in the same operating cycle.

At Community Literature Initiative, I researched funding opportunities and drafted letters of inquiry, concept papers, and grant proposals. I co-authored and secured a $25,000 James R. Jordan Foundation Grant by coordinating with internal leads to align program narratives with funder priorities.

At the University of Texas at Austin, my first-time proposals earned consecutive research awards from NIH and NIMH. My work also includes corporate underwriting, grant compliance, budget narratives, and community fundraising.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Grant Writer/Development Officer

Bartlesville Cultural Center

Dec 2025 - Jul 2026 (7 months)

Co-authored and secured a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant and a $1,855 Bartlesville Community Foundation Rutledge Grant. Led vendor and sponsor recruitment for a Juneteenth celebration, securing a $15,000 underwriting commitment.

Grant writing Fundraising Vendor Management Event Planning Community Engagement Data Analysis Budget Management

Assistant Grant Manager (Volunteer)

Community Literature Initiative

Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Researched and identified funding opportunities, drafted proposals, and co-authored a successful $25,000 James R. Jordan Foundation Grant. Analyzed budgets and developed budget narratives for compliance.

Grant Research Proposal Writing Budget Analysis Grant Gopher GrantWatch Candid

Care Coordinator/Case Manager II

Grand Lake Mental Health Center Inc

Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Managed complex patient caseloads and coordinated communication among medical staff, families, and community partners. Synthesized clinical evaluations and maintained accurate records.

Case Management Patient Care Communication Skills Documentation Functional Assessments

Behavioral Health Aide

Abilene State Supported Living Center

Jun 2008 - Feb 2018 (9 years 8 months)

Monitored and assisted individuals with mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges with daily living activities. Completed functional assessments and participated in multidisciplinary case meetings.

Patient Care Crisis Intervention Corporate Trainer Documentation Behavioral Health

Compliance Auditor

Alamosa/Sprint

Aug 2006 - May 2008 (1 year 9 months)

Evaluated financial and accounting systems for operational efficiency and identified compliance gaps. Performed unannounced audits at retail locations and authored detailed audit reports.

Compliance Auditing Financial Analysis Audit Reporting Policy Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Essentials of Fundraising

Essentials of Fundraising, Fundraising

Completed the Essentials of Fundraising certification in 2026.

AI Essentials

AI Essentials, Artificial Intelligence

Completed the AI Essentials certification in 2026.

Essentials of Grant Writing

Essentials of Grant Writing, Grant Writing

Completed the Essentials of Grant Writing certification in 2023.

University of Texas at Austin

Grade: 3.2

Attended the University of Texas at Austin, where first-time proposals earned consecutive research awards from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health.