Nevada HAND, Inc
Kelly Woods has a robust background in grant management and resource development within the nonprofit sector. Currently serving as Grants Manager at Nevada HAND since November 2015, Kelly focuses on cultivating and securing philanthropic support while managing the grant lifecycle. Prior experience includes the role of Resource Development Manager at Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada, where processes for grant management and compliance were established. Kelly's career trajectory reflects a significant transition from for-profit to nonprofit environments, with earlier positions as Fund Development Specialist at Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Campaign Coordinator at The San Diego Union-Tribune, Sales Fulfillment Representative at Los Angeles Times, Administrative Assistant for National Student Exchange, and Messenger Clerk at the Los Angeles Public Library. Kelly holds a Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i System.
Nevada HAND, Inc
Nevada HAND is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the development, management, and preservation of affordable housing. Through continuous growth, Nevada HAND has become the largest provider of its kind in the state of Nevada, currently owning and/or managing 35 apartment communities across the Las Vegas Valley that are home to over 7,900 seniors, working adults, and children. Resourceful development strategies and partnerships have allowed Nevada HAND to build, manage, and preserve apartment communities with rental costs below market rate. Nevada HAND employs over 200 individuals and is made up of distinct entities and departments, all working together to add their expertise and excellence to maximize the resident experience. Our departments include: • Real Estate Development identifies available property and project opportunities, develops strategies for partnerships, and secures funding for various initiatives. • HAND Construction Company (HCC) oversees the work of design professionals and sub-contractors to build highly functional and efficient properties. • HAND Property Management (HPM) manages the daily operation of the independent living multi-family and senior communities, including resident screening, leasing, and property maintenance. • Resident Services (RS) helps families and seniors by coordinating on-site programming and connecting residents with assistance programs and community organizations that can enhance overall quality of life. • HAND Senior Living (HSL) operates two unique affordable assisted living communities, Silver Sky and Silver Sky at Deer Springs, that feature around-the-clock care and assistance to seniors who need a higher level of care. • Corporate Administration houses business operations and management functions including accounting, regulatory compliance, resource development, information technology, payroll, marketing, and human resources.