The Postsecondary Commission (PSC) is working to become a federally recognized accreditor of outcomes-focused and innovative colleges. PSC's mission is to create a movement of colleges that create substantial and measurable economic mobility gains for students and that are willing to be held accountable for doing so in exchange for access to public funding.

Responsible for management of the alumnae program, cultivating and overseeing volunteers, support and management of the Alumnae Advancement Council, event management, alumnae communications and alumnae giving. • Develop, plan and implement a calendar of events and programs that engages alumnae of all ages including, but not limited to, alumnae reunions, recognition events and social/service events. • Provide staff leadership for the Alumnae Advancement Council. Manage, recruit and steward effective, dedicated and loyal volunteers – including council leadership.• Strengthen the student connection with the alumnae program. • Develop a plan to engage alumnae outside the Portland area including regional events, regional leadership and correspondence. • Oversee alumnae email newsletter program, social media and print communications with alumnae. • Facilitate reunion planning, staff on-site reunions and promote reunion giving.

Provided project management, fundraising, outreach, and analytical consulting to variety of nonprofits.• Managed sponsorships and event coordination for the Technology Alliance’s annual luncheon.• Researched and wrote grant applications for Flourish Foundation (www.flourishfoundation.org) to support sustainability of school-based mindfulness programs.• Cataloged and analyzed technology-based resources available to help students meet key high school and college success milestones for Get Schooled Foundation (www.getschooled.com).• Drove successful expansion of Nurture’s (www.nurtureyourfamily.org) Nurture Elementary Education Program by providing outreach, communication, and development services.

Developed initiatives to meet organizational goals; coordinated all fundraising events for foundation; and facilitated all research, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising activities. Drove increases in grant revenue, fundraising, and community awareness.• Distributed $20,000 annually through “Can Do Fund.”• Administered nearly 20 college scholarships annually.• Awarded more than $20,000 to Blaine County teachers annually. • Exceeded 2014 Annual Fund goal by 20% and increased grant revenue by 30%.• Staffed 13-member Board of Directors, led Board meetings, and responded to Board directives.

Managed operations for organization, including initial design of mini grant process during startup phase of Washington STEM and creating and managing all operational systems during startup.• Contributed to development of five-year business plan.• Produced and edited content for website and managed social media communications.• Supported planning of events and coordinated event logistics, including all aspects of statewide organization launch.

Managed project plan/timeline and provided direct support to caseload of 37 school principals on issues related to first phase of performance management initiative. • Refined long-term roll-out plan with team, focusing on planning for years two and three as well as developing a long-term financial model.• Supported Strategy and Planning Office with development, refinement, and roll-out of performance management tools and processes.

Managed calendars and travel arrangements for multiple executives, assisted Executive Director in managing budget and compliance process, completed grant request applications, and drafted fundraising appeal letters.