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Washington, Dc

Develop and execute a variety of virtual and in-person learning opportunities for NCFP’s community, including conference sessions, webinars, salons, and peer network discussions. Responsible for implementing systems to support feedback generation, data collection, and analysis to improve NCFP’s offerings and promote ongoing learning. Partner with the Communications and Development Teams to ensure that NCFP’s communication and programming support strong community engagement.

Alexandria, Va

Strategic and Organizational Leadership•Developed new initiatives and programs to support the strategic direction of the organization, including Natural Disaster Emergency Financial Relief Program and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program•Developed evaluation strategy and framework to ensure the programs are meeting the Foundation’s strategic objectives•Created recommendations for Foundation’s sponsorship priorities to better use Foundation’s resources on strategic… Show more Strategic and Organizational Leadership•Developed new initiatives and programs to support the strategic direction of the organization, including Natural Disaster Emergency Financial Relief Program and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program•Developed evaluation strategy and framework to ensure the programs are meeting the Foundation’s strategic objectives•Created recommendations for Foundation’s sponsorship priorities to better use Foundation’s resources on strategic partners•Collaborated with Foundation executive leadership to determine strategic priorities of organization•Improved the efficiency, effectiveness and internal working relationships on the Programs team by focusing on transparent communications, clear goal-setting, staff empowerment, trust building and individual professional developmentProgram Development and Management•Created and led implementation of COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program, resulting in increased visibility for Foundation and Foundation being awarded NOVA Chamber of Commerce 2020 Nonprofit of the Year and 2021 Moxie Award•Developed first-ever policies and procedures documentation for all needs-based programs•Enhanced data collection of needs-based programs by adding race/ethnicity and gender questions (on a voluntary basis) to create a more complete picture of program applicants and beneficiaries•Led changes to the needs-based programs enabling the Foundation to reach more of the programs’ target population•Planned and ensured successful implementation of the Foundation’s needs-based programsRelationship Management and Collaboration•Managed and facilitated close coordination with Foundation’s existing partnerships to increase collaboration and program implementation effectiveness•Identified and developed relationships with new program partners to enhance reach of the Foundation’s programs•Identified opportunities for collaboration within PenFed credit union to increase reach of Foundation’s programs Show less

Washington, Dc

Directed the strategic leadership and vision for the network of Challenger Learning Centers, created the strategy to enhance the growth in new Centers, and revitalized the operations of the Challenger Center headquarters office.Community Engagement and Partnerships•Developed and led successful collaborative relationships with over 40 Challenger Learning Centers that comprised the Challenger Center network•Led reimagined strategic communications strategy between Challenger Center… Show more Directed the strategic leadership and vision for the network of Challenger Learning Centers, created the strategy to enhance the growth in new Centers, and revitalized the operations of the Challenger Center headquarters office.Community Engagement and Partnerships•Developed and led successful collaborative relationships with over 40 Challenger Learning Centers that comprised the Challenger Center network•Led reimagined strategic communications strategy between Challenger Center and the individual Centers in the network•Worked successfully with a range of partners, including school district leadership, STEM education specialists, subject matter experts, consultants, and vendors•Represented Challenger Center at meetings with Center host institutions and funders, including executive leadership at universities, museums, school districts and foundationsProgram Strategy and Development•Created and directed professional development and shared learning strategy for network of over 40 Centers•Led the successful re-design and implementation of an annual conference for Challenger Learning Center staff•Re-imagined and restructured internal and external systems to better support communities in the process of building a new Challenger Learning Center•Restructured Community Engagement team to better meet needs of CentersOperational Leadership •Successfully supervised Community Engagement team that included four staff members•Oversaw technical support to over 40 Centers, including technical upgrades and installation of new Centers•Managed all contracts for over 40 Centers in the network•Directed successful operations of Challenger Center headquarters office, including oversight of IT infrastructure and facilities, responsibility for insurance policies and procedures, and management of the organization’s operations budget•Oversaw multiple programmatic and operational budgets, including annual budget creation and ongoing financial monitoring and reporting Show less

Developed deep relationships with a range of networks that actively participated in issues of interest to Council members and created programs and products for Council members on those issues.Program Leadership•Led the design and planning process for the Community Foundation Track at the Council’s annual conference attended by 1000 participants, including directing the community foundation advisory group.•Directed the Global Youth Community Philanthropy (GYCP) initiative… Show more Developed deep relationships with a range of networks that actively participated in issues of interest to Council members and created programs and products for Council members on those issues.Program Leadership•Led the design and planning process for the Community Foundation Track at the Council’s annual conference attended by 1000 participants, including directing the community foundation advisory group.•Directed the Global Youth Community Philanthropy (GYCP) initiative, including planning and implementing the GYCP summit, online discussions and a series of next steps. The summit included more than 50 young people and program administrators from 14 countries to share promising practices and develop recommendations to increase youth involvement in community philanthropy. Relationship Management•Oversaw the Council’s strategy and efforts related to community philanthropy to increase the effectiveness of place-based funders, including acting as internal content expert, designing webinars and online conversations and participating in inter-agency working groups•Managed a comprehensive set of activities related to the centennial of the first community foundation in the United States, including a 100-second video contest and a popular weekly series of stories demonstrating how community foundations address critical local and regional issues. These activities increased the visibility of community foundations and attracted more partners to the foundations. •Developed strategy to engage Council members and external partners on the issues of reducing gun violence and promoting safe communities Show less

Directed national community foundation accreditation program, a field-wide effort that guides community foundations to establish legal, ethical, and effective practices that withstand the scrutiny of donors, government and media, and achieve results and impact. Program Strategy and Development•Oversaw all aspects of National Standards Program, including policies, processes, peer reviewer trainings and business model options for accreditation program that was used by more than 500… Show more Directed national community foundation accreditation program, a field-wide effort that guides community foundations to establish legal, ethical, and effective practices that withstand the scrutiny of donors, government and media, and achieve results and impact. Program Strategy and Development•Oversaw all aspects of National Standards Program, including policies, processes, peer reviewer trainings and business model options for accreditation program that was used by more than 500 community foundations nationwide•Managed successful process to completely revise National Standards, working with volunteer task force, to streamline and adapt the National Standards to reflect the current community foundation environment•Developed and implemented highly-rated leadership development workshop for CEOs of community foundations•Served as member of internal team to review Council projects and made recommendations to Executive Team as part of strategic re-design of the organization. These recommendations were used by senior leadership to develop blueprint document for future direction of the organization.Relationship Management and Collaboration•Directed Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB), a supporting organization of the Council comprised of executive leaders from community foundations, including responsibility for all board governance, board member communications and relationship-building, and financial management functions, to ensure effective oversight of accreditation program•Promoted National Standards to community foundations field, donors, and policymakers to increase awareness of the program and its importance to the field Show less

• Directed human capital development efforts to enhance and develop skills of staff and volunteers, including boards of directors, of nationwide Communities In Schools state offices and local organizations.• Developed comprehensive leadership development strategy for national network of approximately 200 local affiliates and state offices to more effectively deliver services to more than 1 million at-risk youth nationwide, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. • Managed… Show more • Directed human capital development efforts to enhance and develop skills of staff and volunteers, including boards of directors, of nationwide Communities In Schools state offices and local organizations.• Developed comprehensive leadership development strategy for national network of approximately 200 local affiliates and state offices to more effectively deliver services to more than 1 million at-risk youth nationwide, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. • Managed online certification program for more than 2000 Communities In Schools staff at schools throughout the country, including developing processes, policies, and efficiencies to enhance the effectiveness of the program.• Developed metrics to evaluate implementation of several talent development programs.• Implemented all aspects of nationwide fellowship program (recruitment, application, review process, selection, and support of Fellows). Revised recruitment procedures and review process that resulted in more diverse cohort.• Managed portfolio of multi-million dollar multi-year grants, ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring budgets, and providing day-to-day programmatic oversight. Show less

• Led the continued development and implementation of a major national initiative to encourage the growth of philanthropy across the United States, with a particular focus on increasing participation by those not traditionally involved with the philanthropic sector. • Revised and updated comprehensive program evaluation framework that better reflected the transition of the initiative from a grantmaking program to a field-building effort. Coordinated all evaluation activities.• Developed… Show more • Led the continued development and implementation of a major national initiative to encourage the growth of philanthropy across the United States, with a particular focus on increasing participation by those not traditionally involved with the philanthropic sector. • Revised and updated comprehensive program evaluation framework that better reflected the transition of the initiative from a grantmaking program to a field-building effort. Coordinated all evaluation activities.• Developed & implemented a successful media campaign accompanying the release of a research report on giving circles, leading to articles in Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Kiplinger’s, Money, and Family Circle magazine. • Led reorganization of the New Ventures in Philanthropy pages of the Forum’s website, including revising and developing new content. Oversaw evaluation to ensure web page revisions were reaching our target audience.• Managed research projects on giving circles, giving in racial, ethnic and tribal communities, and professional advisors. • Developed and presented numerous conference sessions on giving circles and other new forms of giving.• Implemented successful fundraising activities, leading to grants totaling more than $1 million.• As a consultant, provided grant writing, grants management, and program management services. Directed development of a publication summarizing the results of the 10-year New Ventures initiative. Show less

Mia, Public Health

Master Of Arts (Ma), Russian Language And Literature

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Mathematics