John Sentigar

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About John Sentigar

Experienced Development & Communications Director with over seven years of success in securing high-value government and private funding, leading strategic communications, and managing cross-functional teams. Proven track record of raising over $35M in grant funding, expanding services, and delivering impactful proposals in the nonprofit and healthcare sectors. Adept at proposal writing, RFP compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about driving positive change through evidence-based strategies and effective program management. My work has directly led to the expansion of critical services for vulnerable populations, including 100 new beds for youth experiencing homelessness in New York City, and $2M in COVID-19-specific funding for healthcare initiatives. Skilled in managing complex projects under tight deadlines, leveraging cross-functional collaboration to create customer-focused, compliant proposals. Let’s connect if you're interested in funding strategy, nonprofit growth, or proposal management!