Eddie Sherman Email & Phone Number

Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States

Against the Current Consulting is a Native American owned public affairs firm founded upon the Indigenous principles and values of relationships, reciprocity, responsibility, redistribution, and respect. Against the Current Consulting believes in building power, capacity, and influence for indigenous, black, and people of color communities.As a Native consulting firm, Against the Current Consulting has a stake in the future of Indian Country. Our services focus on supporting the growth of clients that have a vested interest in improving the quality of life in Native communities wherever they exist.CAPABILITIES:Strategic Planning + Facilitation + Process Strategy + Fund Development + Marketing + Social Media + Brand Identity + Project Management + Cultural Competency + Campaign Strategy + Board Development + Communications + Leadership Development + Business Development + Tribal Relationship Development + Philanthropic Guidance + Event Development & Management + Sponsorship Development & Management + Community Engagement + Website DesignTARGET CLIENTS:Nonprofit Organizations + Government Entities + American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Villages + Native and non-native businesses + Philanthropic InstitutionsCURRENT + PAST CLIENTS:Chief Seattle Club + National Urban Indian Family Coalition + Coalition of Communities of Color + Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians + Tribal Solutions Medical + Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde+ Latino Network + Portland Community College Foundation + Social Venture Partners Portland + Confederated Tribes of the Warms Springs Reservation - Forestry Department + Oregon Native American Chamber + Kalispell Tribe of Indians + Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon + Native Arts & Cultures Foundation

Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington

Hilltop Public Solutions is a full-service public affairs firm leveraging our team’s decades of experience in the public & private sectors to meet client objectives. We have a proven track record in:+ Public Affairs Strategy & Execution+ Issue and Political Advocacy+ Media Relations+ Political Action Committee (PAC) & Charitable Giving+ Coalition Building & Management Leadership Coaching & Development+ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consulting+ Digital & Virtual EngagementAs a partner in the Washington office, Eddie brings invaluable experience to Hilltop’s campaign, issue advocacy, and communications practices and will guide our continued efforts to help important Oregon constituencies organize and maximize their influence on politics and policy.

Portland, Oregon Area

As a principal in the Washington office, Eddie brings invaluable experience to Hilltop’s campaign, issue advocacy, and communications practices and will guide our continued efforts to help important Oregon constituencies organize and maximize their influence on politics and policy.At a time when campaigns are growing increasingly complex, relying on yesterday’s tactics and strategies is not enough. Hilltop offers innovative and cutting-edge ways to mobilize your allies, persuade decision makers and achieve your policy goals.HILLTOP PUBLIC SOLUTION SERVICES:- Grasstops- Coalition Building- Public Affairs- Digital & Grassroots- Campaign Management

Portland, Oregon Area

Providing day to day management and oversight of the Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) and working in collaboration with the board of directors on achieving our three year strategic goals and activities. Expanding fundraising efforts in order to expand resources and services to the Native American business community in Oregon and SW Washington.

Portland, Oregon

ONABEN: A Native American Business Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was created by Northwest Indian tribes to increase the success of private businesses owned by Native Americans. ONABEN offers training and support focused on developing entrepreneurship in Indian communities. Programs are available to any Native American (regardless of tribal affiliation) and services are provided at local sites.Managed a variety of projects related to ONABEN's Northwest Native Capital Development Peer Group, a group of 21 Native community-base economic development organizations (eg. CDFI's, Small Business Development Centers). Worked with executive director and key staff on development efforts, which were on track to meet annual revenue goals. Managed communications tied to development and sponsorship efforts. Developed internal development tools to evaluate and track ONABEN's overall fundraising efforts.

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed the planning, execution, and evaluation of all resource development related activities of NICWA. This includes, but is not limited to, the direct mail program, special events, and the cultivation and solicitation of major individual, corporate, foundation, and tribal donors and prospects. Responsibilities include supervising the development team and working closely with Board members, the Executive Director to achieve annual resource development goals and meet the long term objectives of the strategic plan. Current responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Preparing and maintaining a comprehensive development strategy that includes sustainable activities including major gifts, planned gifts, foundation grants, corporate gifts, appeals to individuals, special initiatives, work place gifts, events and cause related/social marketing campaigns• Meeting annual organizational fundraising goals for both operational and programmatic needs by raising over $3.5 million in funding and increasing support by cultivating support from 200 new donors, and setting benchmarks in sponsorship support for annual conference• Creating new partnerships with potential supporters by identifying, prospecting, developing, and stewarding individual, corporate, and tribal donors on a national level.• Implemented social media strategies and expanded donor communication to increase awareness, educate, cultivate, and retain donors.

Responsible for developing and implementing DIFRC’s fundraising goals, which seek to generate long-term sustainable funding streams from a diversified base of renewable sources of revenue.• Collaborating with management, board and fundraising committee to strengthen sustainability strategies and assist in prioritizing the funding portfolio.• Engaging and supporting staff and board leadership in the fundraising process.• Organized foundation and major funder organization visits and coordinating follow-up.• Coordinated and implemented prospecting and individual solicitations.• Managed and organized the board fundraising committee.• Oversaw and directed all grant writing efforts encompassing strategy development, relationship building, program design and technical writing.• Launched comprehensive communications plan in coordination with development plan.• Coordinated and organized strategic planning for entire organization including staff and board.

Supervised multiple, special projects for the 2006 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), which ranged from grant development, cultivation of tribal and corporate sponsors, and developing a comprehensive event website. Responsibilities included managing, coordinating, and supervising all facets of the planning, development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of projects.• Worked in collaboration with General Manager to secure over $1 million in funding from Tribal nations within one year.• Developed and managed entire grant development process, which garnered $400,000 in support.• Led team of consultants to conceptualize, develop, and monitor event website and event management software for an event of 10,000 participants.• Developed, edited, and managed professional communications for the CIGS.

Successfully planned and implemented - Telling the Story of Economic Sovereignty: A national forum on economic sovereignty in Indian Country for Tribal leaders.• Managed all stages of event development, logistical planning, and implementation.• Event resulted in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ investment of $1 million in the NABNA

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Nationally selected to participate in a highly competitive, two-year post-undergraduate leadership and management program that develops leaders for tomorrow. As a Fellow, spent two-years dedicated to personal and professional growth through direct program and project management, community development, and grant-makingm with an emphasis on leadership and professional development. Managed the foundation’s Community Stewardship Programs, conduct outreach initiatives and bolster the Foundation’s grant-making throughout the state, investing in the people and organizations of Colorado’s urban and rural communities.Emerging Leadership Development (ELD) │ Native American Leadership ForumNonprofit Leadership Program (NLP)Penrose Nonprofit Institute (PNI)El Pomar Minority Scholarship ProgramEmpty Stocking Fund

B.A., International Political Economy

Activities and Societies: Student Body President - Colorado College Campus Association, Co-Chair - Native American Student Union, Student.

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