Heidi Harris

I started my nonprofit career 13 years ago as a volunteer who was recruited and kept working until I found myself hired. After six years with my first organization, they suddenly changed direction in 2020 and let many of us go. During COVID, when hiring was scarce, a local lady who ran a small private grant writing firm took a chance on me after I was one of only 10 people out of hundreds who followed her instructions correctly. That launched me into nonprofit development, and I spent years grant writing and bringing in millions of dollars for over 15 organizations, most local to Florida and some international. I then did a stint with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra for a season doing their marketing and development, which was probably the most fun time of my life. Through connections from that role, I met my current supervisor at Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, where I now handle development work including grant writing, fundraising, and managing our major HUD NOFO process each year. I wear many hats at this organization, and my days involve a lot of research, writing, and compiling grants while keeping all the moving parts on track. I work remotely most of the time, always at my desk typing away to bring the money in.