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Ensuring the excellence and consistency of the branding of the Getty's Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA , a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles.Reviewing, editing and approving all materials produced by partners in light of brand guidelines and contractual agreements. In addition, ensuring that the corporate donors to PST: LA/LA receive the benefits to which they are contractually entitled. About:Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is a far-reaching and ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles taking place from September 2017 through January 2018. Led by the Getty, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA is a collaboration of arts institutions across Southern California.Through a series of thematically linked exhibitions and programs, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA highlights different aspects of Latin American and Latino art from the ancient world to the present day. With topics such as luxury arts in the pre-Columbian Americas, 20th century Afro-Brazilian art, alternative spaces in Mexico City, and boundary-crossing practices of Latino artists, exhibitions range from monographic studies of individual artists to broad surveys that cut across numerous countries.About:Initiated through $14 million in grants from the Getty Foundation, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA involves more than 60 cultural institutions from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, and from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Pacific Standard Time is an initiative of the Getty. The presenting sponsor is Bank of America.

SUMMARYExpert in philanthropy, social enterprise and nonprofit management with an extensive knowledge of Los Angeles and an expansive professional network.ABOUTSocial entrepreneur and Angeleno, born and bred, with the perspective of a historian and a futurist, and with the entrepreneurial spirit and the extensive experience and skills needed to effect positive change.My knowledge of the exciting organizations, businesses and initiatives that are helping to redefine Los Angeles as a leading center of social enterprise led me to found Do Good LA, an online news source, catalyst and connector. Through its website, social media and networking, Do Good LA introduces funders to organizations, investors to social businesses, and social entrepreneurs to policy makers.EXPERTISE+ In depth knowledge of Los Angeles--issues, key players, networks+ Extensive network of contacts in the philanthropic, corporate, nonprofit, social enterprise and public policy sectors+Vast knowledge of social sector--nonprofits, social enterprises, higher educationSERVICESPhilanthropy and Social Enterprise+ Philanthropic advising-conducting due diligence on nonprofits for prospective donors+ Best practices audit/policy development+ Managing relationships with corporate donors+ FundraisingOrganizational Management+ Planning for and facilitating leadership transitions/succession planning+ Serving as interim executive director+ Project management+ Recruiting and retaining talent (both board of directors and staff)CLIENTSCurrent and past clients include the American University of Iraq-Sulaimani, the American Museum of Ceramic Art, the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, and Craft in America.

Conceived, researched and launched the Do Good LA website in May 2013. Do Good LA, intended to be the go-to website for those interested in social entrepreneurism in Los Angeles, features profiles of intriguing non-profit organizations, social enterprises, funding sources and more.

My consulting company has been retained by the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation to recruit an outstanding Executive Director for its 40,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Arcadia Performing Arts Center. The ED will have the exciting opportunity to lead the Foundation in realizing its vision for the Center and, in so doing, make an important contribution to arts education in Arcadia and the cultural vitality of Southern California.

Assisted the American University of Iraq-Sulaimani with its international fundraising initiatives. Founded in 2007, AUIS provides an an American-style education, taught in English, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. It is a vibrant outpost of public diplomacy that functions as a cultural bridge--through students working together side-by-side in the classroom--between Kurds and Arabs, Shia and Sunni, the elite and the non-elite, and others of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.

Ensured that corporate sponsors of Pacific Standard Time received the benefits to which they were contractually entitled, including proper recognition, access to VIP events, curator-led tours, and other perquisites.Reviewed, made recommendations regarding, and approved all materials generated by Pacific Standard Time 65 partners related to their exhibitions and programs, including gallery title walls, brochures, invitations, banners, press releases, advertisements and other collateral materials.

Led and managed all Foundation activities, including financial management, fundraising, governance, compliance, human resources, public relations, marketing, cultural programming, strategic plan development and implementation, Board affairs, the Library Store, relations with the Los Angeles Public Library, and interactions with affiliate groups. Led Foundation in developing and implementing its fundraising strategy, thereby generating total cash revenue of $5,737,000.

Worked closely with Marie-Josée Kravis, Henry Kravis, President Pamela Gann and others to conceptualize and launch the Henry R. Kravis Prize in Leadership, an international award that identifies and profiles extraordinary accomplishment in the non-profit sector.Led team in developing prize assessment methodology for the Prize Selection Committee.Managed the Prize nomination and selection process; prepared materials and made preliminary recommendations for the Selection Committee's consideration.

Managed roster of 250 donor prospects including existing and prospective supporters of the College. Successfully solicited and stewarded gifts in support of College’s strategic priorities and to meet the department’s annual monetary goals ($21.25 million raised by the department during FY 2003 to 2004).