Dr. Marian Gryzlo Email & Phone Number

Guilford, Ct, Us

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Responsible for creating and executing the Women’s Business Development Council's (WBDC) development strategy, including attracting new sources of sustainable funding from the private sector and individuals to support program growth and impact. WBDC is Connecticut’s leading organization championing female entrepreneurship. Its mission is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses across Connecticut.

Connecticut, United States

Lead major donor fundraising efforts to support statewide habitat management, conservation, advocacy and education. Conduct donor research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Strategically engage donors and prospects. Create cause related partnerships and host events for major donors, collaborating across the organization and throughout Connecticut.

United States

Advise organizations and leaders on strategic engagement, resource development and continuous improvement. Provide leadership and life coaching to individual clients.Services include organizational assessment, benchmark studies, partnership development, major gift and development strategy, marketing and branding, program evaluation, and team building.

New York, New York

Secured major gifts through external partnerships with corporate, healthcare, university and nonprofit leaders, including a $1M gift to create a Family Room in a NYC public hospital. Led industry advisory councils for healthcare and hospitality resulting in strategic alliances that contributed to the mission, in particular during the time of the COVID pandemic. Advised CEO and board on engagement strategy, corporate partnership development and skills-based volunteerism.

Rye Brook, New York

Developed national corporate partnerships, including an innovative multi-million dollar cause marketing partnership with Subaru of America and its "Share the Love" signature campaign activated at Subaru dealerships throughout its 50 US chapters.

New York

Provided management consulting and executive coaching to leadership at corporate, nonprofit and educational organizations. Trained nonprofit boards, small business owners and nonprofit executive directors in organizational development, business development and strategic planning. Designed award-winning philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, cause marketing and employee volunteer programs for Fortune 100 companies.

Purchase, New York

Taught graduate Leadership, Ethics and Marketing Communications to adult professionals. Mentored students focused on career and leadership development. Participated in curriculum assessment, development, and outcomes measurement.

Purchase, New York, United States

Teach Managerial Communications, a required course for Master of Business and Master of Public Administration candidates. Topics include written communication, presentation skills, social media, team-building, leadership communication and crisis communication. Use an engaging approach that brings professionals and executive leaders to the classroom in a seminar-like setting. Provide mentoring, career guidance and support to students and graduates of the program.

Greater New York City Area

Provided training to owners of small businesses in leadership, marketing and organizational development for Goldman's "10,000 Small Businesses" national initiative, designed to grow business and jobs.

Ny, Ny

Led CEO/celebrity Tyra banks' charity supporting girls' self esteem and positive choices. Worked with nonprofits, business and the entertainment industry to leverage her celebrity to raise funds and awareness of girls' challenges. Developed partnership which resulted in the Tyra Banks TZONE Center for Girls on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Purchase, Ny

Served as an internal consultant focused on philanthropy and community involvement. Responsibilities included grant making and evaluation, national partnerships, community relations, disaster relief, matching gifts, philanthropy web content, and special projects related to executive volunteer board involvement. Spearheaded development of MC's first online grant request process to vet and screen applicants, developed policies and procedures related to compliance, participated in planning for launch of the MasterCard Foundation, managed high profile community events and programs related to MasterCard involvement, collaborated with global communications, cause marketing, legal, finance, public affairs and the office of the CEO as needed.

Stamford, Ct

Oversaw a multi-million dollar corporate contributions program focused on education, health and the local community. Developed nonprofit and educational partnerships, created strategies to position GE Capital as an “Employer of Choice”. Created and revised policies an guidelines corporate philanthropy and workplace giving.

White Plains, New York, United States

Developed comprehensive corporate philanthropy and community involvement program including corporate giving, matching gift, employee volunteerism and board involvement for executive leadership.Managed partnerships with national girls’ and women’s organizations including Girl Scouts USA, Girls Inc, Women’s Sports Foundation and the Ms. Foundation for Women. Under my leadership, Tambrands was honored with the “Corporation that Makes a Difference Award” from the International Women’s Forum and the “Corporate Vision Award” from Girls Inc.Developed a community engagement strategy and represented the company on nonprofit boards and professional organizations.

White Plains, Ny

Directed community affairs, public affairs and corporate giving for Schulman Realty Group, a major developer and manager of corporate office parks in the NY Metro region. Created and led business school partnerships and award-winning corporate volunteer initiatives to support business goals.Served on nonprofit and government boards and community advisory panels related to support tenant relations and business development.

New Rochelle, Ny

Advised the president, board of trustees and senior leadership on public affairs, community and government relations. Spearheaded securing government approval for major capital expansion of campus, representing the college's interests to the Office of the Mayor, Planning Department, City Council, working with architects, planners, major donors and alumni on obtaining necessary zoning and environmental approvals.

Oversaw the policy areas of education, consumer protection and the environment. Wrote speeches, legislative briefings and white papers. Presented at public hearings and resolved constituent concerns to appropriate government agencies.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Executive Leadership

Mba, Marketing

Ba, Political Science & Communications

Professional Certifcate, Executive And Organizational Coaching