Find your path to Dena
135 people in our graph share verified history with Dena — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Andrew NealonunlockedDena: together at The New School (2009–2010)
×5Dena: together at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)
Dena: together at The New School
×3Dena: together at NYC Department of Education
About
Senior Grant Writer who joined Propeller in 2024 after 15 years in communications across nonprofit, digital, and government sectors; a published essayist holding a PhD in English from LSU.
Experience
- Propeller: A Force for Social InnovationSenior Grant Writercurrent2024 — present
- Wild FundraisingSenior Grant Writer2022 — 2024
- Red Pen WenchHead Writer2021 — 2023
- Dissertation EditorAcademic Editor2017 — 2023
- NYC Department of EducationCommunications Specialist2018 — 2020
- SMARTHINKING, Inc.Writing Tutor2015 — 2017Virtual
- SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)Resume Editor2015 — 2017
- VariousFreelance Writer2005 — 2015
- Louisiana State UniversityProject Graduate Assistant, Library Special Collections2013 — 2014New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Louisiana State UniversityAssistant Director, University Writing Program2012 — 2013New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Louisiana State UniversityWebmaster, English Department2011 — 2012Virtual
- Louisiana State UniversityInstructor, University Writing Program2010 — 2012Baton Rouge, LA
- The New School for Social ResearchTeacher’s Assistant, Student Advisor, Admissions Liaison2009 — 2010New York, NY
Skills & more
Reporting RequirementsGrant ReportingGrant PreparationCultivationSocial IssuesSocial JusticeInstitutional GivingWritten CommunicationTechnical WritingProposal ManagementProposal WritingGrant Writing
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Certified Professional Resume WriterEditingResearchCopy EditingProofreadingDevelopmental EditingNewslettersCopywritingGrant ProposalsCreativityRelationship BuildingThinking SkillsLanguages English · French
- Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate Program — NonprofitReady
- Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) — Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches
From Dena's professional profile.
Colleagues at Propeller
Adele London
Director of Community Development at Propeller
Andrea Chen
Co-Founder at Propeller
Andrea Zayas
Board Member at Propeller
Anu
Board Member at Propeller
Brian Halligan
General Partner at Propeller
Cedric S. Grant
Board Member at Propeller
Corey Jones
Founding Partner at E2JDJ
Deirdre Johnson Burel
Board Member at Propeller
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dena Marks?
- Senior Grant Writer who joined Propeller in 2024 after 15 years in communications across nonprofit, digital, and government sectors; a published essayist holding a PhD in English from LSU.
- Where does Dena Marks work?
- Dena Marks is Senior Grant Writer at Propeller.
- Where did Dena Marks go to school?
- Dena Marks studied at Louisiana State University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English); The New School (Master of Arts - MA, Liberal Studies (Writing & Culture)); The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Bachelor of Arts - BA, History & Creative Writing).
Same school
Also attended Louisiana State University121
William P. CrowellInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersMarkInvestor at Yu GalaxyJohn CaseyCEO, Ormoni & Venture Partner at Pillar VCQiang XuPartner at Decheng CapitalSara KangaspeskaInvestment Director, Innovestor Life Science at Innovestor VenturesTalmadge SingerManaging Director at Advantage Capital Partners
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Also attended The New School39
Sri PedduInvestor at Powerhouse VenturesAndrew NealonPartner & CTO at Joyance PartnersAnnette StoverPartner at Brandtech VenturesBeatrix von SchröderVenture Partner at noaSteve SchlossOperating Partner at Edison PartnersRob RosenbergManaging Director at Prolog Ventures
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Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill488
Clint MyersInvestor at RevolutionMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionEric WagnerVP of Research and Data at Redpoint VenturesSoul DayanInvestor at True VenturesAlex LimInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Alex TaubPrincipal at QED Investors
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Shared employers
Also worked at NYC Department of Education27
Stephanie VolkVice President, Platform at Ironspring VentureFeowyn MacKinnonSenior Director, Strategic Business Initiatives at JumpStart VenturesJustin KazmarkInvestor at TMV LogisticsSoenda HowellPartner at Charter School Growth FundAaron WalkerSteward at Gratitude RailroadMatt DunneFounder and Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation at CORI Innovation
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Also worked at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity)26
Henri Pierre-JacquesInvestor at Harlem Capital PartnersErnest AddisonSenior Associate at boldstart venturesIan ChiuManaging Partner at Owl VenturesJoseph VukelInvestor at Owl VenturesFope AdelowoPrincipal, PE Team and Co-Head of Helios Digital Ventures at Helios Digital VenturesRami ReyesManaging Director at NextEquity Partners
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Also worked at Louisiana State University15
Kourtney BakerSales Support Associate at Advantage Capital PartnersArman Naraghi-PourLending Counsel at Golub GrowthVishal KatariyaAssistant Vice President at Ankur CapitalRobert MunsonManaging Director, Marketing & Comms; President SOCAP Global at Sorenson ImpactDenny LeCompteOperating Advisor at Elsewhere PartnersWesley GarrettInvestor at BT Growth Capital
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Also worked at The New School for Social Research12
Steve SchlossOperating Partner at Edison PartnersAleksandra ImbascianiInvestor at Benchstrength PartnersRebecca SilverDirector at NYU Innovation Venture FundReeva DaniAnalyst - Insights at IIMA VenturesJoe SaavedraFounder at Infinite ObjectsNadine RachidExecutive Officer at Center for Active Design
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