Dena Kimball Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Athens, Georgia, United States

Taught graduate-level courses in social entrepreneurship and nonprofit financial management.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Executive Director | Organizational Strategy | Philanthropy Portfolio Management |Team DevelopmentSelect Highlights➙ Architected a 10-year strategy to achieve founder’s spend-out goal while positioning grantees around the world for a strong future. Doubled annual giving by building new portfolios, maintained lean operational costs, and overhauled operational model.➙ Initiated total branding overhaul that transformed organization from silent partner to strong public advocate. Devised legacy communications blueprint for “beyond Kendeda” that increased visibility to grantees and social issues. Hired communications consultant, developed brand identity, launched website, and represented organization to all media outlets.➙ Incubated and executed $100M multi-country grantmaking portfolio focused on girls’ rights. Conducted global landscape analysis and strategy that drove key shift in bilateral aid of governments and other funders. Led site visits, identified grantee partners, tracked progress. Work helped prevent thousands of child marriages in communities across South Asia.➙ Capitalized on $100M bull market opportunity through philanthropic “big bets.” Areas of focus: Native American boarding schools healing, criminal justice reform, transitioning businesses to worker-owned cooperatives, and building constituencies for immigration. Results: First-ever federal inquiry into Native American boarding schools, dozens of worker-owned businesses, 2K+ criminal records expunged for Georgians, and key policy wins at state legislature.

Atlanta, Ga

Managing Director: Network Support| Global Teams |Consulting | TrainingAt Teach for All, I built a team of 9 to provide consulting, technical assistance, and training to 24 network partners on 5 continents following a period of rapid organizational growth. I personally coached teams in China, India, and MENA on building private/public sector support necessary for institutional sustainability.

New York

Vice President: Alumni Affairs | Program Development| Operational Strategy |Giving During my tenure at Teach for America, I created a “greenfield” alumni affairs program operating model resulting in an 680% increase in alumni giving. These efforts also quadrupled the number of alumni that won elected office. As VP, I grew team from 7-70 while also serving as a member of senior leadership operating committee. In addition, my role involved regular collaboration and communication with the Board, funders, and internal constituents on strategy and results.

San Francisco Bay Area

Executive Director | Strategic Planning | Funding Strategy | Board GovernanceAt Girl Ventures, I Led a 9-month strategic planning process, resulting in new program delivery and funding models, and revitalized Board governance structure. By the time my role came to a close, this once financially fragile organization was transformed into a robust and sustainable entity.

M.P.P., Public Policy Analysis

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government