Elizabeth Cizinsky Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Offering consulting services to both entrepreneurs and organizations serving entrepreneurs, striving to make an impact in their communities.https://www.elizabethcizinsky.com/

• Directed the transition of Scale Up Milwaukee to a new partner in late 2023/ early 2024• Continually assessed the strategic direction of the initiative and its role in the business community• Strategically created new streams of earned revenue for Scale Up initiative to generate sustainability and increase membership learnings & opportunities • Consulted with hundreds of companies, assessing business plans, advising finance and operations• Successfully developed and oversaw… Show more • Directed the transition of Scale Up Milwaukee to a new partner in late 2023/ early 2024• Continually assessed the strategic direction of the initiative and its role in the business community• Strategically created new streams of earned revenue for Scale Up initiative to generate sustainability and increase membership learnings & opportunities • Consulted with hundreds of companies, assessing business plans, advising finance and operations• Successfully developed and oversaw the curriculum, recruitment, execution, and evaluation of seven cohorts of the Growth Accelerator and ten cohorts of SPARC • Successfully converted SPARC curriculum and format from in-person to purely virtual in 2020, yielding unanticipated interest, engagement, growth, and accolades • Curated curriculum, education, resources, and other opportunities most relevant to our members to impact business growth more effectively • Created, collected, maintained, analyzed, and reported all metrics pertaining to the Growth Accelerator and SPARC companies to current and prospective funders, state and local government, business owners and the public, demonstrating their successes and effectiveness • Developed and maintained strategic and collaborative partnerships with local and national institutions including UW-Milwaukee, WEDC, JPMorgan Chase & the Surdna Foundation • Presented economic and business research to multiple local and international delegations• Continually evaluated effectiveness and impact of all Scale Up Milwaukee programming• Advised numerous institutions and committees regarding entrepreneurial resources and impact • Effectively managed a team of three through multiple leadership transitions and strategic changes• Oversaw and managed $450,000 annual budget and maintained successful funding relationships • Partook in YWCA’s Unlearning Racism course to better integrate racial equity into our programs Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Design, improve and maintain dashboard of organizational and programmatic metrics• Successfully develop and oversee the curriculum, recruitment, execution and evaluation of seven cohorts of the Growth Accelerator (formerly the Scalerator) and five cohorts of the SPARC program • Create, collect, maintain, analyze and report all metrics pertaining to the Growth Accelerator and SPARC companies to current and prospective funders, state and local government, business owners and the… Show more • Design, improve and maintain dashboard of organizational and programmatic metrics• Successfully develop and oversee the curriculum, recruitment, execution and evaluation of seven cohorts of the Growth Accelerator (formerly the Scalerator) and five cohorts of the SPARC program • Create, collect, maintain, analyze and report all metrics pertaining to the Growth Accelerator and SPARC companies to current and prospective funders, state and local government, business owners and the public, demonstrating the successes and effectiveness of both programs • Research, develop and evaluate best practices and metrics to determine program impact• Develop and maintain strategic and collaborative partnerships with local institutions, including transitioning Growth Accelerator curriculum and faculty to UW-Milwaukee • Presented economic research at Data You Can Use’s Data Day 2017 & 2018 • Continually assess effectiveness of all Scale Up Milwaukee programs and events Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Responsible for all levels of portfolio management and maintaining files for major gift officers, including scheduling appointments and committee meetings- Effectively collaborated with major gift officers to establish and review weekly action steps, donor contact plans, metrics overview, and all planned and pending solicitations- Worked with Donor Research Coordinator to develop prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Coordinated extensively with the Business Office in order to reconcile all department budgets and funds- Aggressively researched and pursued major donors and other prospects to secure funding- Maintained accurate and informational records of all donor activity

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Assisted Dean Paul Katzman with daily tasks such as research and keeping records- Compiled pertinent research regarding recruiting opportunities for law students- Performed miscellaneous administrative duties, such as greeting students, maintaining directories, etc.

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Researched, composed, edited, and compiled grant and funding requests- Performed general and administrative tasks, such as data entry, editing documents, and researching sourcing opportunities- Assisted in fundraising and event planning

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Assisted the Zoological Society of Milwaukee Summer Camp education programs and staff- Facilitated educational activities and leads Zoo tours for children ages 4-14- Prepared classroom materials, supervised and evaluated high school volunteers

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Researched and compiled information to advise the congresswoman on current policy decisions- Attended congressional briefings, hearings, and mark-ups to inform the congresswoman, her staff, and inquiring constituents of current legislation- Assisted in daily administrative tasks, such as answering calls, sorting mail, and corresponding with constituents

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Assisted CEO Cindy Huber on daily tasks, including research, recording of meeting minutes, copying, faxing, and directing phone calls - Prepared needed documents, research, and materials prior to meetings- Communicated with and informed legislators and public officials about NKFW in regards to legislation, public policy, healthcare reform, and fundraising events