Nathaniel Markowitz Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Recruit, hire, and manage local staffers and contractors in collaboration with HQWork closely with HQ to set the tone, editorial direction, and content production schedule Use audience insights and performance data to set and refine content strategy and distribution tacticsProvide professional development to members of the Texas teamProvide timely reports and collaborative feedback to the Executive Leadership teamBe a spokesperson for the brand locally… Show more Recruit, hire, and manage local staffers and contractors in collaboration with HQWork closely with HQ to set the tone, editorial direction, and content production schedule Use audience insights and performance data to set and refine content strategy and distribution tacticsProvide professional development to members of the Texas teamProvide timely reports and collaborative feedback to the Executive Leadership teamBe a spokesperson for the brand locally, which may include developing influencer relationships Show less

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Develop, oversee and manage organizational fundraising strategy• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with synergistic organizations• Participate in strategic planning• Steward current major donors and identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors• Represent Activate America at conferences, coalition meetings, and other gatherings• Work with the Board to maximize their contributions and talents. Maintain and support effective Board engagement.• Organize and run… Show more • Develop, oversee and manage organizational fundraising strategy• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with synergistic organizations• Participate in strategic planning• Steward current major donors and identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors• Represent Activate America at conferences, coalition meetings, and other gatherings• Work with the Board to maximize their contributions and talents. Maintain and support effective Board engagement.• Organize and run virtual and in-person events, including procurement of headliners• Create and direct revenue-generating, mission-aligned programs, including online and email campaigns Show less

Remote

• Participated in strategic decision-making around outreach, messaging, and coalition building• Oversaw all aspects of fundraising, including call times and events• Responsible for developing a network of statewide supporters outside of San Jose, including travel for events and meetings• Managed finance staff and consultants to ensure success across the fundraising operation

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Manages fundraising, political advocacy, and campaign support in the southern region• Works closely with local leaders to advance the J Street agenda with elected officials, Jewish communal leaders, and other important stakeholders• In coordination with local leadership, the government affairs team, and the political team, identifies priority races for potential support• Works with grasstops leaders to grow membership and support throughout the southern region

• Played a key role developing campaign strategy, took the lead crafting policy positions across a wide range of issues, and worked closely with campaign manager and candidate to shape public messaging, including speechwriting• Managed a national fundraising operation, including regional finance consultants, in-state fundraising, and institutional fundraising, that surpassed goals each quarter, raising over $19m• Managed the political portfolio, including running the whip operation to… Show more • Played a key role developing campaign strategy, took the lead crafting policy positions across a wide range of issues, and worked closely with campaign manager and candidate to shape public messaging, including speechwriting• Managed a national fundraising operation, including regional finance consultants, in-state fundraising, and institutional fundraising, that surpassed goals each quarter, raising over $19m• Managed the political portfolio, including running the whip operation to earn the early endorsement of the Alaska Democratic Party (which required a 3/4 vote), the AFl-CIO endorsement (a 2/3 vote), and earning endorsements from many other political leaders and institutions• Managed the daily running of the office, including supervising staff, paying bills, and administrative tasks as needed Show less

• Managed every aspect of a statewide campaign, including budget, travel, fundraising, messaging, and operations and logistics• Excelled in candidate development, preparing a first-time candidate for top tier statewide race, including debates, public speeches, and media availability• Managed staff to support event planning, voter contact and outreach, and travel logistics, including managing remotely

Anchorage, Alaska Area

• Create, develops and oversees the execution of a fundraising strategy and finance plan, as well as creating systems and procedures to ensure necessary followup. • Responsible for overseeing fundraising across multiple revenue channels, including major donor cultivation, events large and small, and a mail and digital program.

Anchorage, Alaska Area

• Created and developed a finance plan for the Party, which included major donor stewardship, event planning, and mail and digital.• Advised the executive director on political strategy and communications.• Led a labor fundraising outreach that successfully brought significant new money into the party• Managed all elements of development operations

Remote

• Created campaign infrastructure for candidate, including hiring staff, recruiting consultants, and setting up technology• Provided strategic advice on early fundraising, engaging with state party and other stakeholders, and general messaging

• Directed the fundraising for a $1.4 million “Red to Blue” House campaign• Managed all aspects of call time, including determining call targets, staffing candidate, and following up• Planned and executed all aspects of numerous fundraising events, from small events in state to a high-level event in San Jose that featured the Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer• Managed relationships with donors, grasstops supporters, and community leaders to ensure new networks are opened up and existing… Show more • Directed the fundraising for a $1.4 million “Red to Blue” House campaign• Managed all aspects of call time, including determining call targets, staffing candidate, and following up• Planned and executed all aspects of numerous fundraising events, from small events in state to a high-level event in San Jose that featured the Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer• Managed relationships with donors, grasstops supporters, and community leaders to ensure new networks are opened up and existing networks are maintained• Developed systems and procedures to ensure successful fundraising operations, including database and knowledge management, financial reconciliation, and contribution acknowledgment, as well as managing staff to accomplish these ends Show less

• Worked with campaign staff to develop quarterly finance plans with a special focus on identifying prospects, deepening support from existing networks, and ensuring that pledged funds were received in a timely fashion• Strategized successful methods to conduct prospect research and designed systems to maximize effectiveness by identifying new targets based on member priorities, district interests, and committee memberships• Directed all aspects of candidate call time for, including… Show more • Worked with campaign staff to develop quarterly finance plans with a special focus on identifying prospects, deepening support from existing networks, and ensuring that pledged funds were received in a timely fashion• Strategized successful methods to conduct prospect research and designed systems to maximize effectiveness by identifying new targets based on member priorities, district interests, and committee memberships• Directed all aspects of candidate call time for, including keeping daily up-to-date call logs, identifying high-priority donors and networks, and following up on leads and event sponsorships• Managed and staffed numerous fundraising events aimed to help candidates build their base of support strategically across different key industries including labor, financial services, real estate, and defense Show less

• Supported the management of a $3 million dollar a year project with an international portfolio of approximately 100 prospects and 70 existing donors, including foundations and individuals with the capacity to contribute $10,000 or more• Executed extensive research on prospective donors that included identifying funding priorities, analyzing giving histories, and determining capacity as well as developing the appropriate approach based on strategic connections• Supervised cultivation… Show more • Supported the management of a $3 million dollar a year project with an international portfolio of approximately 100 prospects and 70 existing donors, including foundations and individuals with the capacity to contribute $10,000 or more• Executed extensive research on prospective donors that included identifying funding priorities, analyzing giving histories, and determining capacity as well as developing the appropriate approach based on strategic connections• Supervised cultivation initiatives and donor correspondence including progress reports, mailings, and electronic communications Show less

• Helped steward major gifts for a $7 million family of organizations, comprising a 501(c)3, a 501(c)4, and a PAC that gives about $2 million per cycle, including helping to develop cultivation strategies appropriate to each entity• Led planning for an 1,100 person gala dinner, including working with vendors, managing the budget, and individual seating

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported the Executive Director in all aspects of fundraising, including developing solicitation strategies, drafting correspondence with donors and prospects, and preparing briefings for meetings• Planned donor events in major cities across the country, including DC, New York, Boston, Houston, and Los Angeles

Washington D.C. Metro Area

This position was equally balanced between programmatic support, research, and operational support. I assisted with the organization of frequent high-level roundtables and other events. I also provided the Executive Director with research support, including translation of a variety of materials from Arabic. Finally, I assisted the Managing Director with every aspect of operations.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

I conducted self-directed and team research aimed at analyzing and mitigating cyber-criminal behavior. I worked with federal law enforcement, private sector partners, and a community of subject matter experts to pool knowledge and facilitate cooperation with a variety of organizations. I also wrote regular analyses interpreting data about ongoing cyber-criminal activity.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Part of a team that ordered textbooks every semester for all University of Pittsburgh course offerings; Managed custom database tracking inventory, courses, and instructors; Implemented a textbook return system that reduced losses by 50%;Supervised interns and provided administrative support as needed

I was responsible for teaching and review, supplementary to the lectures. I also collaborated with the other Teacher's Assistants in developing the homework assignments and the exams.

Master'S, Public And International Affairs

Activities and Societies: Member, Curriculum Review and Evaluation Committee

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, Religious Studies, And Latin, Magna Cum Laude

Earned a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine