Ira Hillman Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

I lead the Einhorn Collaborative’s Bonding strategy, supporting collectives of funders and programs that help parents and their babies establish and maintain emotional connection from birth.

Provided strategic leadership and oversight for the nation’s largest breast cancer advocacy group. Directed the planning and evaluation of a wide range of education, research, and public policy programs that serve hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individual members. Supervised all six department heads and three members of the Operations staff. Created and executed fundraising, marketing, communications, and messaging strategies. Wrote and edited grant proposals, reports, event scripts, and other materials for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Developed and maintained relationships with Board members, corporate partners, foundations, individual donors, and grassroots advocates. Supervised the financial management of the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, as well as a Political Action Committee, with a combined budget of $7 million. Oversaw management of human resources, information technology, and facilities.

Supervised and managed all non-artistic functions (i.e., fundraising, marketing, finance, human resources, facilities, and operational management) for a nonprofit professional Equity theatre with two performance stages and an extensive education and outreach program. Facilitated the development of partnerships with local businesses, arts organizations, and community groups to create and expand programs, enhance the awareness and reputation of the theatre, and build goodwill. Represented the theatre to the corporate, foundation, and government sectors, as well as to donors, professional organizations, other theatres, and community leaders in the greater arts and civic communities. Developed, monitored, and managed a $5 million operating budget (increased by over 200% from $1.5 million in 1998). Supervised a permanent full-time staff of 35, a part-time/temporary staff of more than 100, and nearly 200 volunteers.

Developed and monitored goals and budgets, totaling almost $1 million, for 15 student-operated businesses. Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, and managed the performance of 100 student employees.

Researched, developed, and produced healthcare conferences for senior-level executives.

Created and developed proposals and presentations for corporate accounts, media, CEO, and Board of Directors after completion of ten-month management training program.