An accomplished non-profit executive with 15 years experience successfully raising awareness, engaging stakeholders, and cultivating support around non-profit missions. Experienced at working with a team in creating, planning, and executing projects. Known for being a passionate person with an innate ability to connect people into work they find important.In the Executive Director's role, I am responsible for all areas of the organization, including supporting staff, fundraising, communication, outreach, volunteers, budgets, strategic planning, policies and procedures, and grants. I do all of that by working in areas that I am passionate about and staying mission-focused.HIGHLIGHTS - Organization Mission and Strategy - Works with board, staff, and volunteers to ensure the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach. - Organizational Operations - Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate. - Financial Performance and Viability - Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization. - Board Governance - Works with the board to fulfill the organization's mission.AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Organizational management - Community engagement - Problem-solving - Event planning & management - Leadership - Social media marketing - Public speaking - Fundraising - Volunteer management - Budgeting & bookkeeping