Kristen Ragain Email and Phone Number
Senior leader with 20+ years of social impact and community engagement leadership experience, which includes 15+ years in corporate philanthropy and 8+ years in nonprofits.Throughout my career, I’ve envisioned, built and scaled philanthropic programs, a for-profit business and a nonprofit organization all from the ground up. Most recently, I launched the REI Cooperative Action Fund, a nonprofit organization within a corporate business environment.With a passion for conscious leadership* and human well-being, I am committed to supporting a workplace culture of learning, curiosity, transparency and belonging. Boards, executives, teammates and community partners know me as leader who can easily connect with and convene a wide range of people, an authentic thought partner who leads with an entrepreneurial mindset and a community engagement maven who cultivates trust-based and meaningful partnerships.Contact me to discuss building and leading community engagement and philanthropic programs & foundations, setting a vision for large-scale social impact initiatives or the health and well-being benefits of time spent outside.*https://conscious.is/
Rei Cooperative Action Fund
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Founding Managing DirectorRei Cooperative Action Fund 2021 - PresentCreated a bold vision for the future of philanthropy at REI, launching and leading a 501(c)(3) public charity within the corporate business structure. Directing strategic planning, fundraising, grantmaking, executive board relations, communications, and team development for the $10M social impact organization with a mission to create a more equitable outdoors -- ensuring everyone enjoys the health and well-being benefits from spending time outside. Honored with REI’s recognition as the #1 2023 social impact brand in Forbes. -
Founding Board MemberRei Cooperative Action Fund 2020 - 2023 -
Vice President, Board Of Directors: Rei FoundationRei 2018 - 2022Kent, Wa -
Head Of PhilanthropyRei 2016 - 2021Kent, WaLed fundamental shifts in REI’s philanthropy strategy by initiating grant support for organizations connecting people to the outdoors that are led by and serving marginalized communities and multiyear, unrestricted grants. Invested over $6-8M annually in 400+ nonprofit partners per year. Elevated position to build the vision and infrastructure for the REI Cooperative Action Fund from the ground up. Incorporated the new social impact public charity in 2020 and launched publicly in 2021. -
Philanthropy Program ManagerRei 2013 - 2016Kent, WaLed REI’s nationally acclaimed grant programs and overhauled REI’s philanthropy approach from a centralized process to a participatory model that engaged local REI teams across the country in grantmaking decisions for the first time.Oversaw up to $9M invested in 300+ local, regional, and national nonprofits per year. -
Philanthropy CoordinatorRei 2010 - 2013Kent, Wa -
Outreach SpecialistRei 2007 - 2010Tukwila, WaIncreased local REI community partnerships by 200%, managed 300+ local volunteers contributing 1,200+ volunteer hours, facilitated community grants, managed special events, and increased attendance in educational programs by over 75%. -
Founder And OwnerLucky Crow Gift Bags 2004 - 2007Seattle, WashingtonFounded, led, and successfully exited a small business dedicated to reducing waste from disposable gift wrap. -
Director Of OutreachThe Children'S Museum, Seattle 2001 - 2004Seattle, WashingtonDirected 2 large-scale off-site programs for youth located in public housing communities and a shopping center, developed 50+ partnerships and performed as member of senior management team. Led 10 team members, strategic planning, community engagement, strategic partnership development, PR, communications, volunteers, events and fundraising.
Kristen Ragain Education Details
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Ba, Art History -
Study Abroad Program Florence, Italy
Frequently Asked Questions about Kristen Ragain
What company does Kristen Ragain work for?
Kristen Ragain works for Rei Cooperative Action Fund
What is Kristen Ragain's role at the current company?
Kristen Ragain's current role is Philanthropy l Social Impact l Community Partnerships – Founding Managing Director @ REI Cooperative Action Fund.
What schools did Kristen Ragain attend?
Kristen Ragain attended Franklin & Marshall College, Syracuse University, Nols, The Bush School.
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