Director Of Communications And Corporate Relations, Boston
Boston, Ma
As Director of Communications and Corporate Relations, I was instrumental in the launch of the Boston Chapter of Back on My Feet, along with two additional colleagues. As the third chapter in a now 12-chapter nationwide organization, I worked to establish best practices and successful strategies for organizational expansion. Throughout my time with the organization, I was responsible for fostering relationships with the community and strengthening the Advisory Board. I was the lead on all special events, media outreach, publich relations, major donors, corporate sponsos, and volunteer engagement.I also had sole responsibility for all chapter external communications including newsletter to 1,300+ individuals, blog posts, Facebook, Twitter, digital newsletters, and company Web site.Other accomplishments include:Managed the BoMF Young Professionals Board, lead player in all advisory board meetings, and manage special events interns.Establisheded the Boston Chapter of Back on My Feet as the highest performing in terms of positive outcomes for shelter residents as well as development consistently surpassing budget goals and creating and expanding partnerships in the private and service sectors. This success led to expansion of staff and increased reach to the greater Boston area’s homeless. I exceeded fundraising goals every year.Charged with turning around and establishing a sustainable chapter by creating development and partnership opportunities, hiring staff, and managing a program that met Boston’s housing first approach to homeless engagement. Succeeded by raising over $400,000 in first year and developing key partnerships with John Hancock, Morgan Stanley, Comcast/NECN, AT&T, New England Center for Homeless Veterans, and other business and community leaders.Leadership role in the design and execution of the new www.backonmyfeet.org from inception to completion.
