David Elliott Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Strategy, Vision, and Leadership• Provide strategic counsel and timely information to the President and Board of Directors• Provide leadership and analysis for successful financial strategy and sustainability• Ensure seamless day-to-day administration of the organization• Assist strategic planning processesBudget, Accounting, Finance & Grant Management• Plan, coordinate, and execute the organizational budgeting process• Prepare and present timely and accurate monthly financial reports, financial dashboard, and metrics• Prepare and maintain budget projections• Manage financial and administrative staff and contractors• Ensure clean audit reports and accurate filings to IRS • Oversee proper and timely processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable• Prepare and record monthly functional expense allocations and release of donor restricted funds• Prepare and maintain appropriate financial entries consistent with GAAP• Design internal accounting controls and procedures• Support grant writing, prepare grant budgets, and produce financial reports to funders• Ensure effective management and compliance with respect to the use of grant dollarsHuman Resources• Serve as HR lead for all hiring processes, supporting and/or leading recruitment, interviews, evaluation, and job offers• Support the promotion of organization values and organizational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) • Support development of compensation strategies and organizational culture that recruits and retains top talent• Serve as Payroll Manager, insuring accurate payroll and benefits processing• Lead organizational benefits planning and strategy• Monitor, enact and maintain HR policies in compliance with best practices and multiple legal jurisdictionsAdministration• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and filing requirements• Manage information technology assets and contractors• Review, negotiate and approve contracts

Washington, Dc, Us

Organizational Management and Leadership• Advised and supported the CEO and Board with organizational management, strategy, planning, and evaluation, and governance• Managed budgeting, finances, human resources, and information technology • Co-led working group on expanding political influence and managed creation of (c)4, NIAC Action• Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements• Reviewed and supported organizational marketing and communications activitiesBudget, Finance, and Grants Management• Led organization budgeting process in coordination with CEO and program directors• Presented budget proposals and financial reports to Board of Directors • Oversaw accounting processes, budget monitoring, internal controls, and 990 preparation• Approved accounts payable • Wrote grant proposals, budgets, and reports from 2012-2016, securing over $1,000,000 • Supported development of organizational fundraising strategy, grassroots fundraising appeals, donor prospecting, and stewardship• Helped lead organization from financial distress to financial strength, establishing reserve fundHuman Resources• Administered human resources policies, compliance, evaluations, insurance, and benefits• Oversaw hiring process and onboarded new employees• Processed payroll, prepared staff compensation analyses, and advised CEO on compensation decisions• Measured employee engagement and satisfaction, and worked with CEO to promote company culture• Supervised Office Administrator and supported staff directors in management processesInformation Technology and Vendor Management• Administered company IT assets and IT security • Directly managed CRM database and website migrations, adopting top solutions while cutting costs• Redesigned the organization’s websites and email templates• Negotiated vendor contracts, including office lease, and maintained vendor relationships

Washington, Dc, Us

• Formulated and advanced policy positions with Congress, the executive branch, and media• Cultivated relationships with Congressional staff to advance legislative campaigns• Wrote and edited news articles, op-eds, press releases, blogs, and grassroots advocacy campaigns• Helped manage online marketing and communications, including website, email and social media• Published in Washington Post, Huffington Post, The Hill, and Foreign Policy

Executive Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Bachelor Of Science, Political Science - International And Comparative Studies