Director of Foundation & Government Grants
Rachel Friedman

Rachel writes grants, seeks out new funding sources, and conducts outreach to funders and donors.

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Rachel Friedman has contributed immensely to the Development team since joining Men Can Stop Rape in 2008. As Director of Foundation and Government Grants, she oversees 55%-65% of revenue raised each year; and she has secured the organization’s largest grants, including $580,000 from the U.S. Dept of Justice, $300,000 from the NoVo Foundation, and $300,000 from the Open Society Institute. Less than a year after her hire, Rachel transitioned from Development Coordinator to Director of Foundation and Government Grants. As a Director, she has focused on deepening, renewing, and building relationships with funders from local and national foundations, as well as city and federal government agencies. In addition to grant writing and funder/donor outreach, Rachel plays an integral role in developing other fundraising initiatives for the organization, including individual donors, fee-for-service, and events.

Prior to working at Men Can Stop Rape, Rachel held internships with a variety of women’s organizations, such as the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, the Mass Alliance on Teen Pregnancy, and the White House Project. In 2008, she helped plan the fifth annual speak out for the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault. She has also performed in the Vagina Monologues twice. From 2003-2007, Rachel worked as a research analyst for the Department of Labor – OSHA. Rachel graduated from the University of Massachusetts – Boston with a B.A. in Women’s Studies. She is currently pursuing her M.B.A. from Trinity Washington University and does freelance writing, editing, and financial consulting.