Kate Alexandria Email & Phone Number

I’ve led external affairs projects for a variety of different nonprofits, law firms, and campaigns, such as: - Lorenzo’s House from 2019 to present. I’ve researched, developed, and written successful grant applications for this nonprofit supporting families impacted by younger-onset Alzheimer’s, including helping the organization secure a $50,000 grant in its first year of operation. I’ve also created e-blasts, blogs, op-eds, and more.- Fatima for Assembly in spring 2022. I wrote… Show more I’ve led external affairs projects for a variety of different nonprofits, law firms, and campaigns, such as: - Lorenzo’s House from 2019 to present. I’ve researched, developed, and written successful grant applications for this nonprofit supporting families impacted by younger-onset Alzheimer’s, including helping the organization secure a $50,000 grant in its first year of operation. I’ve also created e-blasts, blogs, op-eds, and more.- Fatima for Assembly in spring 2022. I wrote endorsement questionnaire responses, developed social media calendars and graphics, and created e-blasts on topics such as climate change, environmental justice, and immigration reform in service of this progressive campaign. Show less

- I managed and facilitated digital strategy for a pro-democracy legal nonprofit and a national organization that supports the vision loss community, raising over $180,000 for these clients through direct fundraising appeals to their midsize and large email lists, graphic lightboxes, and other online services.- I was the lead on day-to-day graphics, email copy production, and monthly analytics reporting; I researched new trends, tools, and ideas to create long-term strategy plans on… Show more - I managed and facilitated digital strategy for a pro-democracy legal nonprofit and a national organization that supports the vision loss community, raising over $180,000 for these clients through direct fundraising appeals to their midsize and large email lists, graphic lightboxes, and other online services.- I was the lead on day-to-day graphics, email copy production, and monthly analytics reporting; I researched new trends, tools, and ideas to create long-term strategy plans on content, donor acquisition, and growth. I liaised with direct mail teams on integrated campaigns.- I led weekly client update calls and worked with Executive Directors and client-side digital staff to create comprehensive direct fundraising campaigns responsive to evolving needs. Show less

I managed communications and press relations for the successful SB62 (Garment Worker Protection Act) campaign, raising awareness and support for this groundbreaking worker’s rights bill in California that passed despite significant anti-labor opposition.- I conceptualized and executed an external affairs strategy with the organizing team and leadership. I developed editorial and social calendars around legislative updates and other events. I wrote both short and long-form copy for our… Show more I managed communications and press relations for the successful SB62 (Garment Worker Protection Act) campaign, raising awareness and support for this groundbreaking worker’s rights bill in California that passed despite significant anti-labor opposition.- I conceptualized and executed an external affairs strategy with the organizing team and leadership. I developed editorial and social calendars around legislative updates and other events. I wrote both short and long-form copy for our supporters and partners, including press releases, legislative leave-behinds, op-eds, infographics, social media posts, and an electronic press kit, which you can see attached to this post.- I created and supervised an earned media strategy that secured national and international coverage, acted as an on-the-record spokesperson, and prepared organizers and members for interviews. Show less

- I co-founded a small digital creative agency to streamline freelance clients and expand reach. Clients included a legal firm fighting for foster children’s rights, an international rescue campaign, a trauma-informed therapy practice, a film production team, and more. - I directed external affairs strategy for the firm. I worked with clients individually and led an internal creative team, assigning and editing the work of other staffers and contractors as needed. - I… Show more - I co-founded a small digital creative agency to streamline freelance clients and expand reach. Clients included a legal firm fighting for foster children’s rights, an international rescue campaign, a trauma-informed therapy practice, a film production team, and more. - I directed external affairs strategy for the firm. I worked with clients individually and led an internal creative team, assigning and editing the work of other staffers and contractors as needed. - I particularly focused on writing bold, gripping long-form content that furthered larger advocacy efforts or positioned clients as thought leaders, including through press releases, op-eds, and blogs. I also developed social media calendars, graphics, and other short-form digital content. Show less

- I managed the Party’s email program and collaborated with our digital vendor, organizing team, and field staffers. I wrote e-blasts and other digital copy for the purposes of fundraising, activism, and Party updates from several different Party leadership voices. - I monitored the news cycle and drafted statements and other miscellaneous copy as needed to support the Party and its interests. I used this monitoring to assist in the drafting of the Party’s social media content… Show more - I managed the Party’s email program and collaborated with our digital vendor, organizing team, and field staffers. I wrote e-blasts and other digital copy for the purposes of fundraising, activism, and Party updates from several different Party leadership voices. - I monitored the news cycle and drafted statements and other miscellaneous copy as needed to support the Party and its interests. I used this monitoring to assist in the drafting of the Party’s social media content, including developing recurring post themes and a content calendar. Show less

- I wrote opinion pieces and articles on topics of gender equality and social justice issues.

Sacramento, California Area

- This was a temporary field organizing position assisting in planning, coordinating, and helping manage summer Pride events across the state, with a focus on Sacramento, Visalia, and San Francisco. - I developed a comprehensive outreach strategy to create strategic community partnerships and cultivate a strong youth contingent turnout for Sacramento Pride. I researched, identified, and proactively built relationships with a list of student and professional organizations, influential… Show more - This was a temporary field organizing position assisting in planning, coordinating, and helping manage summer Pride events across the state, with a focus on Sacramento, Visalia, and San Francisco. - I developed a comprehensive outreach strategy to create strategic community partnerships and cultivate a strong youth contingent turnout for Sacramento Pride. I researched, identified, and proactively built relationships with a list of student and professional organizations, influential individuals, and LGBTQ+ events; my efforts resulted in a doubling of youth attendance from the past year from 50 to 100 people.- I also recruited and managed two interns to assist with the Sacramento Pride organizing efforts.- I represented EQCA publicly at legislative visits, public comment periods for relevant legislation, and speaking engagements in front of classes and community groups. Show less

Chicago

- I wrote op-eds on a variety of sensitive topics like gun violence and school regulation, invitations to special events, and articles for the founders, CEO and other leadership members of Perspectives on topics ranging from business development, donor stewardship, and exciting partnerships.- I developed strategic communications plans and responses for events and organizational goals, such as comprehensive media plans on the annual march against violence and the network’s attendance at… Show more - I wrote op-eds on a variety of sensitive topics like gun violence and school regulation, invitations to special events, and articles for the founders, CEO and other leadership members of Perspectives on topics ranging from business development, donor stewardship, and exciting partnerships.- I developed strategic communications plans and responses for events and organizational goals, such as comprehensive media plans on the annual march against violence and the network’s attendance at a national charter school meeting. Other PR and marketing support as needed.- I assisted in managing on-going grant strategy, writing and submitting grants and related reports on topics such as funding for athletics, robotics, and others. Show less

Chicago, Il

- I built media lists using Meltwater software, wrote blog posts, worked with reporters and senior staff members on policy and communications issues affecting the company, including media monitoring through BrandWatch.- I wrote op-eds from a variety of perspectives on issues such as regulation, safety, and the sharing economy at large, including collecting stories from users and driver-partners to write compelling blogs and other materials, including collateral for graphics, to advance… Show more - I built media lists using Meltwater software, wrote blog posts, worked with reporters and senior staff members on policy and communications issues affecting the company, including media monitoring through BrandWatch.- I wrote op-eds from a variety of perspectives on issues such as regulation, safety, and the sharing economy at large, including collecting stories from users and driver-partners to write compelling blogs and other materials, including collateral for graphics, to advance the policy goals of the organization.- Directly pitched reporters in the weeks leading up to major promotional events. Show less

• Wrote press releases for fraud arrests and statements regarding relevant legislation.• Assisted in drafting speeches and speech talking points.• Prepared folders for press conferences.• Worked with maintaining the DOI blog, Facebook page, and preparing new media content.

• Assisted office scheduler with managing invitations and other office logistics.• Helped write and manage constituent correspondence, such as letters of commendation.• Wrote letters of opposition and support for legislation, as well as researching key rulings and policies.• Basic secretarial work, such as answering the phone, managing the front desk, sending and receiving mail.