Grant Writing and Non-Profit Leadership

Robyn has worked with numerous non-profit organizations in different capacities from volunteer to executive director since 1993.  She has successfully earned and managed over $600,000 in grants and fundraising events for different non-profits.  Robyn has also worked with small businesses, and has a business degree adding to her understanding of bookkeeping, marketing, and customer service.

 Non-profit organization history: (see About Us for more specific information and Robyn's resume) 

Fundraising Events: Management

  • 2014-2016 CNCC Foundation Dinner, Rangely, CO
    2008-2013 UCSM Annual Donation and Sarah Silver Scholarship drive, Telluride, CO
  • 2008-2012 UCSM nonproft funder presentations: counties, towns, private foundations
  • 2011, 2012 UCSM Fundraising Event: Wine/Food Pairing, Telluride, CO
    2007 Silent Auction – Camp Colton, Flagstaf, AZ

Experience with non-profit organizations: 

  • Project C.U.R.E. - International Trip leader (2017 - current)
  • Red Cross: Disaster Relief Volunteer – Western Slope Chapter, Colorado (2011 – current)
  • University Centers of the San Miguel - Executive Director, Telluride, Colorado (2008 - 2013)
  • Flagstaff New Day Peace Center–Co-Founder, Board Member - Flagstaff, AZ (2003-2008)
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Northern Arizona – Chair (2004-2008)
  • U.S. Peace Corps Recruiter for Northern Arizona (2004-2007)
  • U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer - El Salvador (2000-2002) 
  • Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors - La Paz, El Salvador (2001-2002)
  • Habitat for Humanity Volunteer - Whitewater, WI (1993-1997)
  • Experience volunteering with several music festivals and ski competitions in Telluride and Winter Park, Colorado; volunteer on permaculture farms and community gardens in Flagstaff, AZ, Ridgway, CO, Rangely, CO, and Fraser, CO.
  • Non-profit trainings (2008 – 2013) leadership, grant writing, budgeting, fiscal responsibility, program and personnel management, evaluation, strategic planning, marketing, etc.