1. Sarah Smolowitz
3125 N. Alvernon Way, Apt 214
Tucson, AZ 85712
MsSSmolowitz@gmail.com
Work Experience
The Corporation for National and Community Service, Coalition Leader, Tucson, AZ (Aug 2014-
Present):
1. Createdan organization of 10 partner agencies to network, exchange best practices,
shape state policies, and restructure conversations surrounding poverty. Achievement:
By August 2015, all 10 agencies had regular attendance of 30%, with a 60% satisfaction
rate
2. Createdtwoinstitution-wide volunteerprograms. Achievement:Recruited,onaverage,one
additional capacitybuildingandexpandingprojectweeklyfromstaff;Recruited,onaverage,two
professionallyqualifiedvolunteersweekly,savingamedianof 12 hours of staff time inthe same
time period
3. Researched,documented,andanalyzedstate policyhavingadirectimpacton clientservices.
Achievement:One policyoverhaul directlyimpactingdaytoday clientservices
The Corporation for National and Community Service, Community Organizer, Amado, AZ (Aug
2013-Aug 2014:
1. Oversawbuildingandinfrastructure forarural-outreachyouthcenter,usinga$25,000
grant-fundedbudget. Achievement:Broughtfacilityintosafetycode compliance withsafety
lights,lockingdoors,andtighterfencing;Builtahalf-courtbasketball court;Installedair-
conditioning/heatingunitsinthe facility
2. Recruitedthree majorgiftdonors. Achievement:Average minimummonthlygiftof $150,
withsignificantgiftsof $400 or more
3. Recruitedcoalitionmemberstocooperativelypreventyouthsubstanceabuse.
Achievement:Broughtintwonew organizational partnershipsandfivenew individual
members
4. Oversawyouth-runcommunitygardenandspecial events. Achievement:One community
fund-raised,volunteersupervisedfieldtriptothe Universityof ArizonaPlanetarium, with20
youths,aged6-18 participating.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Admissions Representative, Phoenix, AZ (Apr 2010-Jan 2013):
1. Respondedtoinformationrequestsabouthighereducation,interviewingprospective
studentsabouttheirgoals. Achievement:Interviewedanaverage of three viablecandidates
daily
2. Oversawenrollmentof viablecandidatesastheyprocessedthroughadmissions candidacy.
Achievement:Enrolledthreecandidatesweeklyintoclasses

2. 3. Transitionedsuccessfullyadmittedstudentsintoeducational life. Achievement:Maintained
a 97% retentionrate perevery6 months
The Corporation for National and Community Service, Volunteer Manager, Goodyear, AZ (Aug
2009—Feb 2010):
1. Supervisedfourfulltime volunteersandtheirrespective projects,usinga$10,000 budget.
Achievement:One full time communitycooperativeprogramcreatedbetweenthe police
departmentandcitizens
2. Createda comprehensive trainingprogramforfull time volunteersandtheirsupervisorsabout
qualitycontrol reporting. Achievement:Fourquarterlyreportsturnedinontime,incompliance
withfundingexpectations
3. Builtunifyingcapacityandsustainabilityviainterdepartmental relationships. Achievement:Built
sevennewrelationships
The Corporation for National and Community Service, Grant Writer and Fundraiser, Louisville,
KY (Jul 2008-Jul 2009):
1. Receivedamajoroperational grantfromThe Wal Mart FoundationforMealsonWheels.
Achievement:$1,000 receivedforpayroll andotherkeyfunctions
2. Created,oversawandexecutedtwomajorfundraisersforEmergencyRentAssistance
program. Achievement:Raisedover$2,500 for annual budget
3. Researched, documentedandanalyzedpotential federalandnon-federalfundingsources.
Achievement:Foundandreachedoutto no lessthan15 potential grant-givinginstitutions
Education
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Bachelorof Arts. GraduatedJune,2008.
Argosy University, Phoenix, AZ
Master of Arts. GraduatedJune,2014