IF Creative, LLC is the culmination of a combined 30 years in the nonprofit space and dedication to living a life filled with purpose and pasion mixed with our zeal for life and flair for the impossible and of course the belief that all life is a performace on the grandest stage, David Faustina and Eric Inman one day pondered, what if? Thus, IF was born and is a social incubator of content and connection that require conversation and community. We don't tell your story, we evoke yours and find the most innovative medium to share it.  Our motto is simple- we are the narrarive for good. If you do good, have a product that does good or organization committed to good, we are the great choice to help you get your message of good out to the community. Visit us: www.ifcreative.la Let's move beyond the if to the moments that demand to be shared.

A creative and social enterprise and registered 501(c)3
enhance pre-literacy and literacy among children aged 4 through 8 through live performance and community engagement.Stories on Stages (SOS) aims to provide young audiences throughout Southern California a live theatrical experience that incorporates their favorite stories- a true pages to stages experience to instill and harvest the advancement of literacy.

Executive Leader of South Los Angeles’ premiere provider of cultural opportunities through Arts Education, Theatrical Productions and Advocacy. Position Highlights:1. Ended both FY14 and FY15 Fiscal Years with a Surplus2. Developed New Earned Income revenue through Program Fees leveraging assets already owned by Company - RIOT/REBELLION School Tour3. Wrote 3 Pilot Program Grant Proposals that were funded with 90% to 100% of requested support4. Successfully completed Organizations Strategic Plan5. Managed the succession and transition of Artistic Leadership after the passing of the Organizations Co-FounderFinancial Leadership and Fund Development: - Created Organizations FY15 and FY16 Development Strategic Plans- Increased Individual Giving by 45% over a year and half- Streamlined Online Giving for 2016 Annual Campaign with CrowdRise - Developed and Implemented Biz Circle Community Partnership Program- Developed and Implemented Membership Levels- Wrote and Managed to 100% Compliance Funding Proposals for Core Program and Operations Support totaling over $350,000- Secured Granting Support with Community Panel Scores in the top 10% (California Arts Council, Biller Family Foundation, National Endowment of the Arts)Board Development:- Ensured 100% Giving from all Board Members- Developed and Implemented a Recruitment Process for New Members- Assisted in OnBoarding 5 new members- Developing Both Staff and Board Succession Plan Documents- Guided Board through the development of new Mission, Vision, Culture Statements in addition to Organizations Core Values- Developed Board "House Party" Fundraising and Ambassadorship Events to support Strategic PlanMarketing:- Increased FB Likes by 35%- Increased Twitter Followers by 14%- Developed Digital Storytelling Best Practices- Integrated narrative across all platformsMore accomplishments upon request

Organizational Leadership• Chief Executive Officer for second largest performing arts organization in the East Bay.• Developed and executed a strategic plan that elevated organization to a professional status and garnered the prestigious CBS Best of the Bay Award in 2011 and 2012.• Designed public relations campaign and increased coverage of events in local media by 300% over 2 years including relationships with San Francisco Chronicle, Patch and BANG.• Generated grant funding, municipal and corporate sponsorships to support artistic programs.• Negotiated seasonal agreements with Actors’ Equity Association under LORT and Cabaret contracts to establish the company as a professional organization. • Managed organizational budget and prioritized opportunities. • Board Member development and management.• Increased membership by 131% through subscription sales accounting for an increase of over $200,000 in operating revenue and $50,000 in contributed earnings.• Created a patron-engagement initiative and comprehensive social marketing campaign with integration of social media and box office operations generating $100,000 in sales.Artistic Leadership• Harvested and promoted the companies Mission and Vision.• Created an Original Works Festival with a focus on harvesting Bay Area talent.• Developed the Spring Matinee Program to provide a free theatrical performance for at risk youth grades K-8.• Developed a world class educational program providing classes and advanced workshops for youth and adults.• Managed and trained all production staff including technical director, stage management and actors.• Selected season programming for two venues and negotiated licensing agreements for 6 main stage productions, 3 off season productions, educational programs and cabaret concerts.• Successfully re-introduced the EMC program through AEA and created a college stage management internship program that gained approval by the Los Angeles office of AEA.

• Served as Chief of Staff.• Created Social Media strategies with Marketing Director that increased our Facebook presence by 40%• Developed Google Analytic strategies to increase our SEO. Implemented effective keywording and back-linking with our IT department. • Marketed a 100% five-week sellout of the Bay Area premieres of Avenue Q and Chicago.• Developed a patron-centric model to introduce members to a new cabaret venue including the management of the “Passport” program. • Managed email communications programs and daily updates of the company website and online ticketing system. • Produced direct mail campaigns for membership renewals, event marketing and donor relations. Able to manage the full direct marketing production cycle. • Lead the board committee on special events and raised over $65,000 during the annual gala.