Responsible for initiating and providing consultation and support services to member organizations; working in partnership with local organizations to build and grow their capacity to have the greatest mission impact on youth; implementing consultation services which expand the Boys & Girls Club Movement; and interpreting the goals and objectives of Boys & Girls Clubs of America to member organizations.

Set nationwide strategy for Affiliate engagement and collaboration; ensured network-wide alignment on mission and brand; assessed return on investment regarding partnerships and opportunities. Built and influenced culture; unified 200+ leaders’ perspectives to drive decision-making and buy-in on opportunities and shifts in structure and programming. Managed ToolBank USA programmatic, operations, and disaster relief staff, and strategies toward achieving their goals.• Managed overall operations of ToolBank USA, including budgeting, financial oversight, and accountability• Created network-wide policies on brand alignment, program structure, board and stakeholder engagement, etc. • Developed executive-level training and support for nine Affiliates’ board and staff; researched and created resources for executive directors, program staff, and board members• Facilitated the first-ever unified contract agreement between ToolBank USA and its Affiliates, negotiating the checks and balances necessary to collaboratively grow the network with clear roles and requirements

Developed new ToolBank Affiliates from formation to operation, and supported existing Affiliates as a resource for the local charitable sector by managing portfolios at various stages of maturity in nine cities. • Led the opening of four new ToolBanks across the US alongside a local board of directors, by:o building and developing a board of 20+ local influencers in each cityo prospecting and cultivating relationships with local funders and strategic partnerso raising the capital to launch the organization locallyo hiring and training the executive director around the ToolBank model and leadership best practices • Strengthened programmatic infrastructure for nine new and operating ToolBanks, and developed and publicized best practices as well as monitored compliance• Managed the development of resources and relationships to maximize each operating ToolBank’s long-term sustainability

Built and managed relationships with all stakeholder communities. Developed organizational systems, both financial and operational. Led board of directors’ finance committee planning initiatives and prepared all materials for assessment and projection of fiscal health and sustainability.• Created, monitored, and maintained all budgets, and led all reforecasting processes• Redesigned development strategies to produce a 80% increase in funds raised between 2010 and 2013• Conducted three-year strategic planning, including stakeholder interviews within the SWOT assessment structure, visioning, and prioritizing organizational focus• Helped plan and execute the transition of Art Sanctuary’s outgoing founder and executive director

Provided direct communications support to the President to raise the profile of their work and expand visibility among internal and external audiences. Traveled internationally with the company to ensure each stakeholder was aligned on the communications strategy and execution plan.

Served as the Foodbank’s spokesperson for media and the public, interviews and op-eds, and appeared on news shows, as well as in print. Managed and led all speaking engagements and facility tours. Facilitated the Foodbank’s grant program, including research, prospecting, grantwriting, and stewardship.• Developed branding and communication strategies in conjunction with the national Feeding America team to increase the visibility of not only the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore, but also the family of food banks throughout the country• Maintained a portfolio of at least 60 grant proposals each year to support the Foodbank

Organized the presentation of storytellers at two major festivals in Norfolk, CaribFest and the Afr’Am Festival. Coordinated storytelling content with the artists, and all logistics in reference to their appearances.