Catherine Mokkosian-Eves
Catherine Mokkosian-Eves
Principle Grant Consultant
CMEGrantPros
Work (484) 887-8045 Fax (484) 887-8046
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Education
Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences
Graduated Cum Laude
Studied Extensively in Europe and Middle East
Areas of Specialization
Grant Writing, Program Development and Evaluation, Budgets, Editing, Business Plan Design, Prospect Research, Year-End Reports, Grant Workshops and Training and Marketing and Public Relations.
Executive Business Experience
1983 to Present – CMEGrantpros, Founder and Principle Consultant
CMEGrantPros has a twenty-five year history of grant procurement success. Our certified grant writing professionals have secured over $50,000,000 in funding for non-profit organizations, business and government agencies worldwide. CMEGrantPros clients includes: Economic and Community Development, Information Technology, Job Training/Employment, Education, Environment/Conservation, Transportation, International Relief, Social Service, Medical/Healthcare, Faith-Based, and Arts/Culture Agencies.
Selected Federal Grant Submissions
Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Environmental Protection Agency, Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Council on Disability, National Endowment for the Arts, National Institute of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Council on Disability, Small Business Administration, US Department of Agriculture, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, US Department of Justice and United States Agency for International Development.
Journalism Award
“Best News Series” Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers’ Association 1989.
Professional and Community Affiliations
Pennsylvania Coordinator, American Grant Writers’ Association
Chairman, 2009 American Grant Writer’ Association Annual Conference
Board Member, Philadelphians Working to Eradicate Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Board Member, Armenian American Club, Pittsburgh PA
Board Member, Students Concerned with Public Health, Philadelphia, PA
Volunteer, Covenant House, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Selected Consulting Experience
2001-2007 -- BROTHERHOOD MISSION MINISTRIES, Philadelphia, PA
Fund Development and Public Relations Director who managed all fundraising activities for men’s homeless shelter in North Philadelphia. In December 2005, successfully launched a city-wide campaign to save the 98-year-old shelter from closing. Raised one-half of the annual budget in four weeks. Return on Investment (ROI) 1,552%.
1998-2004 -- CHESTNUT HILL HEALTHCARE, (CHH) Chestnut Hill, PA
Secured grant funding for CHH Women's HealthCare Center, construction of a new Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, breast cancer prevention program for minority women, and a Geriatric Assessment Program for the frail elderly. Return on Investment 2,400% in a three-year period.
1995-2000 -- CARELIFT INTERNATIONAL INC., Bala Cynwyd, PA
Established a new grant procurement program to underwrite the collection and donation of recycled medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals to third-world countries. Return on Investment 1,700% per year.
1997-99 -- THE WISTAR INSTITUTE, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted in securing foundation grants to renovate the 100-year-old biomedical research/medical library including upgrading the information system.
1993-96 -- THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF MERION, Merion Station, PA
Secured foundation grants to support major renovations to the Mother House and underwrite missionary programs throughout South America.
1995-96 -- THE BUY AMERICA FOUNDATION, Abington, PA
Established a broader base of donor support from major corporations, small businesses, labor unions and foundations to underwrite general operations.
1989-94 -- BRYN MAWR REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, Malvern, PA
Established a grants procurement program and raised $1,000,000 in major gifts and grants to construct The Sydney Thayer Horticultural Therapy Center. Secured a three-year grant from The Pew Fund for Health and Human Services to establish an Assistive Technology Program for elderly adults in Chester County. Return on Investment 900% each year.
1991-93 -- THE OPTION OF ADOPTION, Philadelphia, PA
Established a comprehensive fundraising program to secure support from philanthropic and government agencies to support the adoption of special needs children.
1989-92 -- PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF TEXTILES AND SCIENCE, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted in a capital campaign to solicit local and national foundations in construct a new $10,000,000 library complex.
1988-89 -- PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Norristown, PA
Designed and implemented a grant procurement program to support the general operating needs of the Pennsylvania headquarters.
1987-89 -- SUBURBAN MUSIC SCHOOL, Media, PA
Director of Development -- Responsible for all fundraising activities and spearheaded a capital campaign to purchase and renovate a new building.
1985-87 -- SAUNDERS HOUSE, Wynnewood, PA
Director of Development -- Responsible for all fundraising activities and spearheaded a major gift campaign for capital equipment and building renovation.