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Oversee CASA’s office operations, human resources, strategic priorities, vendor relations, grant submissions and tracking, communications, and marketing. Provide direction and supervision to staff and vendors in the completion of all related activities. Work in partnership with the Executive Director, Development Team, and Program Staff to ensure efficient budget planning, resource allocation, financial management, program development, data tracking, and talent management.

Manage all development, marketing and recruitment activities of a private, non-profit organization including grant writing, corporate philanthropy, event planning and individual donors. Manage special projects, pro bono and paid consultants and interns. Manage Recruitment and Development teams to brand organization and recruit donors, volunteers and Board Members. Support Executive Director in sustaining and growing operations and creating new programs to meet the needs of the population served. Create and manage budgets.

Oversee operations of $1M+ nonprofit organization serving youth living in foster care due to abuse and neglect. Responsible for raising and managing budget, overseeing staff and all HR operations and marketing and recruitment infrastructure. Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, funders and supporters. Manage special projects and strategic planning.

KMB Strategic Solutions is a marketing consultancy that advises educational and philanthropic organizations on optimizing the services they provide and methods in which they communicate with stakeholders. We develop solutions to help service organizations realize their vision, grow their businesses and meet client needs. We offer a variety of services, including grant research and writing.

•Conceptualized and implemented marketing and public relations strategies for English as a second language programs.•Managed website; online prospect and alumni management tool, and databases.•Recruited clients and agents through international travel and virtual correspondence. •Liaised with various international agencies, governmental organizations, educational institutions and partners within the Penn community.•Developed various print and electronic marketing publications.•Conducted market research and analysis of efficacy of current efforts.•Assisted with the negotiation and coordination of custom programs and special groups such as Fulbright and Ministry of Education sponsored students.•Served on Transitions Team during period of major organizational turmoil and contributed to creation of new organizational structure and new critical staff positions.•Coordinated with parent department to successfully integrate ELP in renaming and rebranding campaign.

Recruited, screened and evaluated potential volunteers. Supervised up to thirty volunteer child advocates. Provided case supervision and located resources for volunteers. Effectively collaborated with various agencies and individuals in diverse venues while advocating in the best interest of the children (CINA) served by CASA. Managed database and reported statistical information. Researched, developed and implemented targeted recruitment of bilingual volunteers. Wrote successful proposals for grants from the United Way, Freddie Mac Foundation, National CASA Association and other fund sources. Played vital role in development and writing of three-year strategic plan including development of first mission and vision statements. Coordinated successful silent auctions that raised over $15,000 per year for fledgling organization.