Maral Chalian Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Danville, Ca, Us

Executive Communications - Partner with top executives to transform their ideas, vision, strategy, goals, and direction into compelling presentations and effective written communications that tell the right story to the right audience.Organizational Management – Build high-performing, engaged teams where both leaders and employees are motivated to excel. Develop and implement policies and tools for efficient operations, including the selection and use of donor databases. Facilitate efforts to diversify Boards of Trustees, expand staff searches to attract diverse candidates, and promote organization-wide DEI training.

Yerevan, Am

Affiliated with the University of California and governed by a Board of Trustees that includes Chancellors from the UC System. This WASC-accredited, English-language university is located in Yerevan, Armenia. Established the Office of Institutional Advancement, encompassing all outward facing divisions (university communications, marketing, website management, alumni relations, fundraising, U.S. government relations, global media relations, and the student career services center.)Streamlined university-wide operations, achieving a 70% increase in cost savings. The team was widely recognized for transforming the university's culture, rapidly responding to internal and external stakeholders, and championing campus initiatives.PR/Marketing. Led a comprehensive international marketing campaign for the university’s undergraduate program. This effort resulted in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle and numerous media appearances for the President and university leadership, both in the U.S. and abroad.Fundraising. Established cultural programs to highlight student and professor achievements, aiming to attract high-net-worth visitors to campus.. Secured a seven-figure gift from a second-time donor, a tenfold increase from their previous contribution.. Secured a six-figure gift from a first-time donor.Alumni Engagement. Established the Alumni Endowment Fund.. Created reunion programs.. Launched the Student Mentorship Program.Corporate Philanthropy. Launched the Corporate Philanthropy program, securing sponsorships for Commencement and Matriculation Ceremonies from companies such as Coca-Cola and other corporations.U.S. Government Relations. Lobbied Congress to secure funding for key university projects.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Member of the fund development team for the first billion-dollar campaign at a children’s hospital. Collaborated with physicians, academic leaders, and volunteers to design and implement innovative donor engagement strategies. Managed a portfolio of donors and achieved notable successes, including securing a six-figure planned gift from a first-time donor.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Led development efforts in the San Joaquin Valley, California, achieving a 114% increase in revenue. Hosted on-air pledge drives that set records, with an average revenue increase of 30% per appearance. Spearheaded special projects for the CEO, including marketing focus groups, targeted promotion of community programs, and development of effective communication strategies with key stakeholders.

A consortium of 7 international NGOs spearheading humanitarian relief aid to Armenia following a devastating earthquake and collapse of the Soviet Union.Established and led cross-cultural teams to manage international relief projects. Launched a grant program, collaborating closely with prospective grantees and funders to develop procedures and protocols. Oversaw the distribution of $300 million in relief supplies and coordinated global logistics for their delivery. Produced large-scale, high-profile events, including organizing an airlift of major donors with the U.S. Air Force on an AF C-130 plane, hosting receptions on Capitol Hill for Congressional leadership, and coordinating a gala that attracted VIPs and global diplomatic leaders, working with the U.S. Secret Service, celebrities, their entourages, and high-net-worth donors.

Oversaw 30 volunteer campaign leaders across a 10-county area in Southern California. Managed field operations, community outreach, canvassers, and Get Out The Vote efforts.

Executive Master Of Leadership, Price School Of Public Policy

Certificat De Langue Française, Cours De Civilisation Française De La Sorbonne

Ba With Honors, English Literature