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Rise Policy guides nonprofits and mission-minded businesses to expand their influence and impact by shaping public policy.

Kansas City, Missouri, Us

Controlled $4M+ annual grantmaking budget and directed small team in dynamic and cross-functional setting, engaging and aligning stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Operated at intersection of non-profit and government sectors, elevating foundation’s standing as a leader in entrepreneurship policy, building partner capacity, and improving social and economic conditions for entrepreneurs and their communities.Selected Accomplishments: - Designed and executed multi-year and annual grantmaking and programmatic strategies, accomplishing short- and long-term funder and partner goals in launching initiatives, building organizational capacity, and executing programs. - Grew overall grant portfolio 150%+ in 4 years, resulting in more demographically diverse set of grantees and greater impact. - Created platform comprised of 200+ organizations, accelerating members' work, giving collective voice to stakeholders, and functioning as funding pipeline.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Led team of 10 within fast-paced, high-pressure / high-visibility environment, formulating legislative and public relations strategies, building coalitions, and strengthening senator’s influence.Selected Accomplishments: - Collaborated with 3 other Senate offices to arrive at consensus on set of proposals, leading to introduction of new bipartisan legislation. - Partnered with communications director to write op-eds and press releases, earning national media coverage and boosting elected officials’ public standing.

Washington, Dc, Us

Sourced and analyzed information from diverse sources, informing representative’s actions and public communications in evolving and highly scrutinized environment.Selected Accomplishments: - Optimized constituent communication processes, reducing response time and increasing staff productivity.