Brian Mono Email & Phone Number

Elkins Park, PA

• Member of the Vaad (executive leadership team) and directs the vision, planning, management, and coordination of philanthropy and communications for the organization.
• Lead development efforts that help maintain revenue at $3 million+ per year through the challenges of the pandemic
• Promote Moving Traditions’ brand, mission, and programs nationally and in support of local implementation; ensured that all communications support the integrity of the brand.
• Manage the operations of development and communications budgets and functions efficiently
• Establish performance measures, monitor results, and evaluate the efficacy of the fund development and communications programs.
• Help to recruit, train, and motivate fundraising volunteers.

Wyncote, PA

• Member of development team at the flagship office of the joint College/Denominational Arm of the Reconstructionist movement; 40% of time assigned to coordinate fundraising for Camp Havaya, a movement camp that is a.
• Contributed to strategies and planning at Reconstructing Judaism that have resulted in 32% increase in total fundraising from $3.25 million in FY15 to $4.3 million in FY19
• Developed strategies and tactics for the Reconstructionist Community Fund (i.e. annual gifts of <$10,000) and oversee implementation by Communications team
• Supervised Database Manager and produced reports for Executive Committee and Board of Governors
• Managed Reconstructing Judaism board chair and major gift solicitations of $2 million in FY16
• Established Camp Hayava L’Chaim and Legacy Society, working with camp executive director and leadership to recruit 50 members in less than two years

• Managed $4-5M in grants to scores of formal and informal educational organizations in Philadelphia area
• Educated staff, volunteers and community leaders on demographic and programming trends to develop a new set of focus areas, goals and objectives
• Prepared proposals and managed $500K annually in restricted project grants for various formal and informal educational programs in Philadelphia area
• Worked with 8 family foundations to develop a three-year Special Needs Initiative
• Aligned 50 existing and newly-funded programs to Federation priorities through annual Request for Proposal and biannual evaluation processes
• Developed and managed strategies to boost enrollment at Greater Philadelphia-based overnight camps by 20% in 5 years in challenging economic and demographic climate

• Directed all aspects of a $3M needs-based scholarship organization (separate 501c3)
• Increased revenue 6-fold through targeted development efforts
• Advised and tracked 100+ corporations and businesses applying for tax credits and fulfilling tax credit requirements
• Distributed funding to more than 500+ students at 9 day schools and 30+ pre-schools in Philadelphia area
• Prepared annual report for Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development and worked with Finance Department on annual audit
• Liaised with Federation government affairs staff and Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition regarding lobbying efforts for tax credit program, leading to dramatic growth in tax credit programs

• Advised top executives and donors in the creation, interpretation and implementation of Federation’s plans, policies and procedures to disburse $24-$26 million in grants to agencies and other community partners
• Transformed funding mechanism from historic block grants to constituent agencies to Request for Proposal process awarding program-based grants, creating a more transparent and dynamic funding process
• Composed Functional Performance Assessment of Centers of Excellence, interviewing more than 50 leaders to develop recommendations for Board of Directors
• Coordinated transportation bid for local Jewish day schools, resulting in 7% savings for community
• Drafted grant request garnering $600K in donations for school capital campaign
• Project manager of 2009 Jewish Population Study of Greater Philadelphia, the most comprehensive decennial study of the Jewish population of the 5-county region

Philadelphia, PA

• Developed editorial vision for regional community newspaper with 60,000-plus circulation including the creation of in-depth series; the story selection for various sections of the newspaper; and the composition of a.
• Interviewed hundreds of political leaders, community activists and subject-matter experts for three articles per week on education, politics, religion and other topics
• Assigned and edited articles by full-time and freelance reporters
• Participated on advisory panel for WHYY documentary, “It’s a Mitzvah!”

New York City, NY

• Catered to international clientele of collectors, dealers, libraries, museums and universities at New York City-based auction house
• Researched, appraised and catalogued rare Judaica for auction.
• Coordinated tasks and breaks for 6-8 part-time employees during pre-sale viewings
• Composed press releases, promotional material and correspondence

New York City, NY

Served diverse customer base at popular, independent bookstore in New York CityCoordinated tasks and breaks for 12-16 employeesReconciled all cashier drawers, sales receipts, and internal cash reserves

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English

Masters Of Arts

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