David Lowenstein, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, VA, US

Washington DC Metropolitan Area

Create and implement development strategies to launch and sustain projects. Initiate and manage strategic partnerships that extend reach and impact. Design programs and research initiatives that inform and shape public policy. Lead strategic change initiatives. Oversee portfolio and project management teams in the development of project charters, work.

Global

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Directed multidisciplinary team of 30+ people while managing $15M annual budget. Brought in over $250M from funders across government, philanthropy and private sector by leading proposal development and grant management efforts. Routinely exceeded annual project performance measures, surpassing 1.8 billion video stream views, 27.6 million users of digital.

Supported global education technology partnerships, including an initiative of the U.S. State Department's Global Connections and Exchange Program. Cultivated youth as global citizens and media literate leaders through a technology-enabled collaboration between high schools in the U.S. and high schools in South Africa, Uganda, & Zambia.

Consulting producer on "Talkers and Doers," a social impact computer game franchise about entrepreneurship. Contributed to the development phase, i.e., concept design, partner structure, game & visual design, business model, market & impact strategy, production budget, schedule, and financing strategy. Co-authored winning grant proposal; Talkers and Doers.

Increased philanthropic sector investments, raised the program’s national profile and led the program’s statewide expansion.Provided support to administrators, educators and students in collaboration with the Governor’s Office, the WV Department of Education, and private sector partners.

Collaborated with Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center to launch Center, and shape its fundraising, public policy and public engagement strategies. Co-authored winning grant proposal to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to write and disseminate a policy brief on digital play to advance children's learning and healthy development.Contributed.

Directed all financial, staffing, programming and fundraising activities for organization. Designed marketing materials (including brochures and folders) used in fundraising efforts.Directed 5th Annual MMTC Access to Capital & Telecom Policy Conference, and MMTC Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony, which raised more money than any previous conference.

Developed literacy program and designed strategies to measure impact.Established community partnerships / sponsorships.Managed on-line resources as well as community and media relationships. Directed a nine-city financial literacy tour. Cultivated sponsor relationships that generated more than $2 million dollars.

Served as senior advisor for national technology programs & policy direction of NUL and its 108 local affiliate offices. Managed development & national expansion of state-of-the-art Technology and Education Access Centers. Directed multi-million dollar grant proposals and partnerships launching signature technology programs throughout the Urban League w/.

Organized policy forums on the Hill to promote science & technology partnership programs for underserved districts. Launched ET3'sNetGeneration of Youth, a leadership initiative that fosters media literacy, civic engagement, youth voices; Designed & directed the inaugural Annual NGY Leadership Institute for 84 students.

Assisted Executive Director in launching the organizationRepresented Forum at Congressional hearings and FCC proceedings.Created and directed college internship program.Co-authored bi-weekly e-newsletter.

11th Congressional District, Brooklyn, NY

Conducted research on international digital divide policies; assisted community organizations in writing grants for computers and internet wiring; surveyed constituents on satisfaction with district post offices; Assisted with Brooklyn's Federal Empowerment Zone proposal; Supported immigrant services; Presented at MLK Commission

Change Management Certificate

Mpa, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Public Policy, Public Affairs

Awarded a full scholarship through National Urban Fellows (NUF), selected as one of 40 social impact leaders from across the country to.

Bs, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Creator/host of weekly college radio talk show entitled "What's Going On?" Founder of Promised Land Coalition.