Libby Lane Email & Phone Number

Evanston, IL, US

Center for Independent Futures supports adults with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities in living out their hopes & dreams.

• Nonprofit organization dedicated to building more opportunity and better policy for rural communities.
• Collaborates with other members of the senior leadership team and Board of Directors on development and execution of Rural Assembly’s goals and strategic plan.
• Directs and streamlines day-to-day operations of the organization, fosters collaboration, and ensures efficient utilization of resources.
• Collaborates on grant applications and grant fulfillment strategies in alignment with mission, impact, and funder priorities.
• Cultivates and maintains meaningful, lasting relationships with donors, funders, stakeholders, and other key partners through exceptional relationship-building skills.

Chicago, IL, US

• Collaborated with boards of directors, volunteers, and staff to establish personalized integrated and multi-channel marketing plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Managed and monitored marketing initiatives, measuring their effectiveness in achieving recruitment, retention, engagement, fundraising goals, and overarching objectives for each client.
• Oversaw social media strategy, ensuring the development of content and promoting brand awareness and engagement.
• Developed creative content for clients and Bostrom through blogs, video, digital campaigns, website copy, and print publications.
• Responded to RFPs and managed proposal generation process tailored to client needs for new full-service and consulting clients.

Evanston, IL, US

• Managed financial operations including payroll processing, invoicing, 401k management, and project profitability analysis/reporting for global portfolio of clients.
• Maintained all usability testing technology and equipment including hardware and software management, multi-client focus group setups, and video/audio editing and production.
• Managed all facets of human resources including benefits coordination, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees, performance evaluation and research/implementation of successful HR programs.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Conceptualized, created and developed Women's Words playwriting and performance program
• Produced all facets of program including artistic direction, talent acquisition, site/vendor selection, budgeting, ticket sales and on-site event management
• Managed marketing and advertising of performances, special events and fundraising initiatives including social media, radio, online publications and press releases
• Participated in company evaluations and artistic planning sessions including selection of performances and ensemble members

Mfa, Acting

Bfa, Musical Theatre