Grant Management and Compliance

Darlene Burden, CPA is a seasoned grant management and compliance professional with extensive experience overseeing federal, state, and private funding programs. She has a proven track record in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing grant lifecycle processes, and enhancing organizational accountability. She is skilled in developing policies, conducting audits, training staff, and liaising with funding agencies to maintain transparency and effectiveness in program execution. Darlene is adept at navigating complex grant requirements, managing budgets, and implementing internal controls that drive operational excellence. Darlene is passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations in achieving sustainable impact through strategic grant stewardship. Darlene has managed financial compliance for over $500 million in federal awards and PL-638 contracts from multiple federal agencies and departments to include: USDA, BIA, IHS, Bureau of Reclamation, EPA, DOE, DOC, and EDA.