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Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn, New York

Big Duck develops smart communications for nonprofits. We work primarily in three areas—Brandraising, campaigns, and training—to help organizations of all shapes and sizes reach supporters, build awareness, and raise money. Learn more about our work at BigDuckNYC.comAs a member of the strategy team at Big Duck, it’s my job to help our clients fundraise, advocate, and deliver programs more effectively through smart communications.

New York, Ny

-Implemented New Challenge, a campus-wide social innovation competition and educational platform providing seed funding to student social entrepreneurs. Doubled student participation in the competition (from 80 to 175 students), increased engagement of faculty and alumni, and enriched academic opportunities for participants through implementation of skills workshops, course tie-ins, and mentorship program. -Co-produced numerous public events and programs including the New Challenge Pitch… Show more -Implemented New Challenge, a campus-wide social innovation competition and educational platform providing seed funding to student social entrepreneurs. Doubled student participation in the competition (from 80 to 175 students), increased engagement of faculty and alumni, and enriched academic opportunities for participants through implementation of skills workshops, course tie-ins, and mentorship program. -Co-produced numerous public events and programs including the New Challenge Pitch Event and Exhibition, Social Innovation Speaker Series, and community engagement symposiums.-Developed the Initiative’s Communications plan that generated increased student, faculty, and partner engagement. Increased social media followings, doubled traffic of unique visitors to website, and oversaw all facets of the communications plan including administration of websites, blog, YouTube channel, and social media accounts. Show less

Hong Kong

Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk) is a venture philanthropic organization, aiming to provide financial and non-financial support to Social Purpose Organizations or Social Enterprises in Hong Kong.-Wrote and tested new evaluation tools for assessing prospective social enterprises to be incubated and fiscally supported by SVhk, a pioneering venture philanthropy organization dedicated to social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. -Developed curriculum for SVhk’s Sonova Lab academic program… Show more Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk) is a venture philanthropic organization, aiming to provide financial and non-financial support to Social Purpose Organizations or Social Enterprises in Hong Kong.-Wrote and tested new evaluation tools for assessing prospective social enterprises to be incubated and fiscally supported by SVhk, a pioneering venture philanthropy organization dedicated to social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. -Developed curriculum for SVhk’s Sonova Lab academic program, and co-taught an innovation workshop at Lignan University in Hong Kong with SVhk’s CEO. Show less

New York, Ny

-Wrote and managed workflow of copy for web content, newsletter features, press releases, media alerts, brochures, fundraising appeals, and online advocacy petitions.-Developed agency's online presence by increasing website traffic, growing email list and social media following, and implementing new online giving opportunities, and advocacy campaigns focused on domestic violence and sex trafficking. -Managed the online marketing, media activities, registration, and post event follow-up… Show more -Wrote and managed workflow of copy for web content, newsletter features, press releases, media alerts, brochures, fundraising appeals, and online advocacy petitions.-Developed agency's online presence by increasing website traffic, growing email list and social media following, and implementing new online giving opportunities, and advocacy campaigns focused on domestic violence and sex trafficking. -Managed the online marketing, media activities, registration, and post event follow-up for Zero Tolerance, Abely Awards, and Above & Beyond special events.-Co-wrote and edited application to 2011 New York Times Nonprofit Excellence Awards for which Sanctuary for Families was selected as one of six finalists.-Supervised and mentored two interns annually.-Increased open and conversation rates of bimonthly e-newsletters and email marketing delivered to over database of 9,000 supporters. Show less

New York, Ny

- Coordinated the Annual Giving direct mail campaign resulting in over $400,000 in unrestricted funding for three consecutive years.- Supported the production of three consecutive Zero Tolerance annual galas including coordination of registration and seating of over 1,500 guests, managing relationships with event fundraising solicitors, and tracking progress met towards the $2 Million dollars raised annually.- Launched Sanctuary’s inaugural Marathon and Bike Teams through the NYC… Show more - Coordinated the Annual Giving direct mail campaign resulting in over $400,000 in unrestricted funding for three consecutive years.- Supported the production of three consecutive Zero Tolerance annual galas including coordination of registration and seating of over 1,500 guests, managing relationships with event fundraising solicitors, and tracking progress met towards the $2 Million dollars raised annually.- Launched Sanctuary’s inaugural Marathon and Bike Teams through the NYC Marathon Charity Partners Program and TD 5 Boro Bike Tour, generating over $150,000 annually for Sanctuary. Wrote event applications, recruited over 60 participants annually, developed team training materials, managed online fundraising campaigns, and coordinated multiple team events. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology And Spanish

Activities and Societies: University of Salamanca, Spain: Semester abroad intensive in Spanish history and language

Masters Of Science, Nonprofit Management

Activities and Societies: -Award Recipient: Dean’s Commendation; The New School Awarded to a graduate student who exhibited exceptional.