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Caitlin Slusarski

@caitlinslusarski

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Early-career grant writer translating program goals and community needs into persuasive, funder-aligned proposals.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for mission-driven grant writing and nonprofit opportunities where I can research funders, develop proposals and letters of inquiry, and support the grant lifecycle—especially for community-based initiatives in education, the arts, environmental sustainability, and veteran services.

I’m an early-career grant writer with experience researching funding opportunities, developing grant proposals and letters of inquiry, and supporting the full grant lifecycle from prospecting to submission and follow-up. I translate program goals, data, and community needs into clear, persuasive narratives aligned with funder priorities.

In my grant writing internship at Readeezy, I researched grant opportunities and managed tracking systems to monitor eligibility criteria, deadlines, submission requirements, and application statuses. I collaborated with a team to gather program data and strengthen proposal content, turning organizational needs into compelling funding narratives.

Across my public administration work, I’ve supported community-focused research by conducting needs assessments, designing and implementing surveys, and synthesizing findings to inform program development and potential funding strategies. As a Graduate Assistant at Bowling Green State University, I also designed and administered surveys using Qualtrics and organized course materials using Canvas—reinforcing my strengths in research, organization, and deadline management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Jan 2026 - May 2026 (4 months)

Conducted a community needs assessment for small businesses to identify resource gaps and challenges. Synthesized survey data into findings supporting program development, community engagement, and potential funding strategies.

Needs Assessment Data Synthesis Program Development Community Engagement Funding Strategies

Graduate Assistant

Bowling Green State University

Aug 2024 - May 2026 (1 year 9 months)

Supported research on nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio through data collection and organization. Designed and administered surveys using Qualtrics and developed and organized course materials using Canvas.

Nonprofit Research Data Collection Survey Design Survey Administration Qualtrics Research Support

Community Client Projects

Bowling Green State University

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Completed MPA community client project work supporting needs assessment and survey-based research to inform program development and potential funding strategies.

Needs Assessment Survey Design Data Synthesis Report Writing Program Development

Grant Writing Intern

Readeezy

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Researched grant opportunities and managed tracking systems for eligibility criteria, deadlines, and submission requirements. Translated program goals and supporting research into clear, persuasive funding narratives and collaborated to strengthen proposal content.

Letters Of Inquiry Narrative Development Collaboration

Toledo Public Schools Community Hubs

Toledo Public Schools

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 (3 months)

Designed and implemented surveys to assess community needs and gather stakeholder perspectives. Analyzed findings and produced a report to inform program improvements and funding strategies.

Survey Design Data Analysis Report Writing Funding Strategies