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Lucian Van Fleet

@lucianvanfleet

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Grant and development manager building nonprofit funding systems that turn proposals into revenue.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can write and manage grants end-to-end, build practical funding workflows, and support nonprofit missions through donor relationships and community-focused communication.

I’m managing grants at Jobs for Humanity in Ann Arbor, earning $40,000 through a co-authored grant for Los Angeles’s Justice Care and Opportunities Department, then overseeing those funds through the year. I’ve hired and managed ten grant writers, and I pioneered grant management technology for the organization.

Alongside that, I write and run fundraising grants at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan using DonorPerfect, DonorSearch, and Excel, while collecting community stories via phone calls, emails, and letters to strengthen donor relationships across five regions. Earlier, I planned public humanities events and curated social media at the University of Michigan’s Institute for the Humanities, and I supported residents and staff at University of Michigan Housing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Fund Development Specialist

Current

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Wrote grants using DonorPerfect, DonorSearch, and Excel to earn tens of thousands of dollars. Cultivated donor relationships across five regions.

Grant writing DonorPerfect Excel Customer Service

Current

Principal Grants Manager

Current

Jobs for Humanity

Aug 2023 - Present (3 years)

Earned $40,000 through a co-authored grant and managed funds. Hired and managed ten grant writers. Pioneered grant management technology.

Grant writing Grant Management Team Management Collaboration

Public Humanities Intern

University of Michigan's Institute for the Humanities

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)

Planned and executed events with over 100 students, leading to record attendance. Curated social media to promote exhibits and engage community.

Event Planning Social Media Marketing Curation

Community Center Assistant

University of Michigan Housing

Jan 2022 - Feb 2025 (3 years 1 month)

Assisted over 700 residents and staff with package processing, rekeying locks, and investigating issues. Created presentations on systems.

Customer Service Presentation Skills Policy Enforcement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, English and Classical Civilization

Grade: 3.98/4.00

Activities and societies: James B. Angell Scholar; university honors award for seven consecutive terms; travelled to Greece and England for research; nominated for Jackson College Writing Fellows scholarship; guest panelist at UMich's Copley Latin Day 2025

Bachelor's degree in English and Classical Civilization with a GPA of 3.98/4.00, earning High Distinction and university honors.