Jody Sneed has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and grant writing. She has served as the Executive Director of Senior Link Midland, managing a staff of 36 and a $2.8 million budget. Prior to that, she was the Development Director, raising $1.25 million annually. She also has experience as the President/Executive Director of Junior Achievement of West Texas, growing programs across multiple cities with a $346K budget. Currently, she owns a grant writing and nonprofit consulting business.

1. Jody Sneed
4908 Kingsboro Court, Midland, Texas 79705
432-413-2908 cell jody.sneed@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Owner, Grants/Nonprofit Resource Development
March 2009 to present (part time August 2011 – January 2017)
• Researched and prepared grant proposals for clients
• Consulted agencies on administration, budgeting, fundraising and operations
Executive Director, Senior Link Midland
September 2012 to January 2017
• Lead staff of 36 in 7 programs at four locations
• Managed agency rebranding, policy overhaul, board and community engagement
• Directed budget of $2.8 million reaching nearly 3000 clients annually
Development Director, Senior Link Midland (Community and Senior Services of
Midland)
July 2011 to September 2012
• Lead fundraising with direct mail, grants and special events ($1.25M)
• Prepared and managed public relations for organization
• Directed IT staff (donor management and social media and linkage to fundraising)
Owner, Grants/Nonprofit Resource Development
March 2009 to August 20111 (part time after)
• Researched and prepared grant proposals for 20 clients nationwide
• Consulted agencies on administration, budgeting, fundraising and operations
President/Executive Director. Junior Achievement of West Texas
December 1996 – March 2009
• Lead start-up of programs in Andrews, Lubbock, San Angelo and Amarillo
• Directed all administrative/program aspects of organization with 400 K-12 classes

2. • Chief fund-raiser for $346K annual budget though grants, direct appeal, and events
Public Relations Coordinator, Commemorative Air Force
June 1996 – Dec. 1996
• Oversaw all media relations/productions for CAF, museum, and AirSho
• Represented the CAF with various local government, funding, volunteer and
promotional agencies
District Director, Boy Scouts of America (Midland, Texas and Davenport, Iowa)
October 1985 – June 1996
• Directed delivery of Scouting program through volunteer recruitment/training and
creation of partnerships with local agencies and institutions
• Managed staff, fundraising campaigns, properties, camps and other events involving
effective fiscal management, volunteer and professional leadership
EDUCATION
B.A. in History (cum laude) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
RECOGNITIONS
Eagle Scout
Leadership Midland
Texas State PTA Lifetime Member
Junior Achievement Leadership Academy
PAST/PRESENT BOARD SERVICE
Keep Midland Beautiful
Permian Basin Communities in Schools
Permian Basin Workforce Development Board
UTPB School of Education Advisory Council
Texas Tech Parents Association
Meals on Wheels Association of Texas
Midland Parker Place
Midland Odessa Unified Transit District