Shekinah Muthoni

I am a highly motivated and results-driven Program Manager and Grant Writer with over 3 years of experience supporting nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, and small businesses. My expertise lies in project management, grant writing, research, administrative support, and digital communications. I’m passionate about helping mission-driven teams implement impactful, sustainable programs—especially in underserved and underrepresented communities.

I serve as a Program Manager where I’ve successfully directed initiatives that have empowered over 50 BIPOC small businesses through technical assistance, training, and digital support. My work has directly contributed to economic mobility and community resilience. I’ve authored and co-authored multiple grant proposals, securing over $455,000 in funding in less than two years for a new organization. These funds have supported clean energy programs, small business capacity building, and inclusive economic development projects.

In addition to fundraising, I’ve led outreach and research projects such as a market assessment for 86 businesses using Kobo Collect, generating vital data for long-term planning. I’ve also contributed to clean energy and sustainable transportation policy by developing an outreach strategy and reporting on pilot projects focused on transitioning medium- and heavy-duty trucks to electric vehicles as well as other air quality projects. My program and project management experience has proven especially valuable to the teams I’ve worked with, as I’ve successfully led or supported entire components of various projects. This has included sourcing and onboarding consultants and staff, training team members, managing grants and project budgets using tools such as Excel and Trello, and ensuring smooth project execution. I consistently deliver detailed and comprehensive reports while fulfilling all project deliverables on time—often even ahead of schedule.

My strengths lie in clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. I have a strong foundation in administrative coordination, having supported organizational operations, written and reviewed reports, and ensured timely stakeholder communication. I’m also a skilled visual communicator, having designed over 13 websites and countless digital assets (flyers, brochures, business cards) to amplify the work of small businesses and community programs.

Whether working independently or collaborating across teams, I bring reliability, creativity, and strategic thinking to every project. I’m always eager to contribute to organizations that value equity, sustainability, and community empowerment. Let’s build something meaningful together.

Skills: Project Management, Grant Writing, Administrative Support, Community Engagement, Canva, Website Design (No-code), Research, Kobo Collect, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Strategic Planning, Data Collection, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Email Management, Virtual Assistance