Nathan Monell, Cae Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Virginia

Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers, PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the country. PTA is devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. Membership is open to all who support the health and educational achievement of our nation's children. PTA promotes parent involvement in all schools and works to ensure nationwide access to quality public education -- primarily by providing parents and communities with tools and resources to support their students and by speaking with a powerful voice on behalf of every child.The National PTA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership association of more than four million members -- parents, teachers, students, administrators and business community leaders. NPTA is organized into 22,000 local units and 54 state and territorial congresses across the United States and around the world. The NPTA has a rich history of advocacy on behalf of students, families and educational matters and is a recognized and influential advocacy organization with a strong presence on Capitol Hill and with various regulatory bodies. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the executive director serves as the chief staff officer of the organization and provides visionary leadership to NPTA. In conjunction with the Board of Directors, the executive director develops the organization's visions/mission, goals and strategic plan to assure the future success and viability of the organization. The executive director also provides leadership to the NPTA staff of 58 to ensure effective and efficient delivery of strategic and annual budget/operating plans.

Washington, Dc

The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the fundamental principle that every child deserves an equal chance to obtain a high-quality college education. To this end, NCCEP establishes community-education partnerships. strengthens research-based college access programs, and develops tools and resources to provide educational opportunities for all students. NCCEP provides technical assistance, training and advocacy support to more than 200 GEAR UP programs that receive more than $300 million annually to serve nearly 750,000 middle and high school students.• Collaborated with the Board of Directors to define and articulate the organization’s vision and to develop strategies for achieving that vision.• Created annual operating plans that support the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and correlate with annual operating budgets; submits annual plans to the board for approval.• Developed, monitored, and implemented fundraising strategies for ensuring the long-term financial viability of the organization.• Hired, managed, and dismissed the human resources of the organization according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.• Served as senior fundraising strategist for the organization securing grants from corporations, foundations, individual donors and state and federal government agencies to ensure funds needed to carry out the organization’s mission. • Oversaw content, production and distribution of all marketing, training and publicity material• As primary spokesperson, assured the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.• Led the public policy efforts with the White House, Members of Congress and Department of Education. • Oversaw design, delivery, and quality of conferences, programs and services..

Launched an entrepreneurial startup of a consumer-driven grassroots movement committed to improving the lives of people in and from foster care. Achievements to Date:• Grew national membership by nearly 100 members a month to nearly 3000 members from 50 states with 10 state chapters and a volunteer rate of 49%.• Initiated grassroots public policy department and designed communication strategies to advocate on the Hill and in the White House for foster care reforms. (Public policy efforts resulted in being named to the American Society of Association Executives Associations Advance America Honor Roll -- given to “associations that propel America forward with innovative projects.”)• Trained volunteer leadership through newly--established Alumni Leadership Institute for federal and state advocacy and media participation.• Created a national speakers and writers bureau to bring awareness to the needs of children in foster care and to encourage best practices in child welfare and adoption. • Served as lead communication director, editorial writer and official spokesperson.• Funded a complete overhaul of the IT functions revamping the website, selecting and implementing a management information system, and creating social media networks for membership support and advocacy. • Secured 501(c) 3 status for the organization by diversifying its funding and enacting its public mission.• Increased the income stream by 32% over two years.• Redesigned all association management practices to incorporate best practices in human resources and legal and financial management controls.• Launched fund a 50-state development program to expand the capacity of the organization through securing foundation, fee-for-service and donor support.

Performed all the standard duties of an executive director including: developing strategies to further the growth of a 20 staff, $1.5M organization; overseeing all administrative and programmatic aspects of the organization; serving as corporate spokesperson and liaison to the Board of Directors; budget creation and fiscal oversight; advancing community outreach and the corporate mission; directing the evolution of all physical plant and technology advancements; and developing foundation, corporate, government, and individual support. Achievements:• Nearly tripled the budget in nine years and brought excellence in fiscal oversight to the organization.• Increased net assets by 472%. • Initiated major upgrades in information technology and physical plant.• Secured the two largest multi-year grants in the organization’s history (a federal grant for $800,000 and a corporate sponsorship for $640,000). • Led the organization through three strategic planning processes.• Increased special event income dramatically, quadrupling the income from the signature fundraiser alone.• Funded and green housed a statewide HIV advocacy group until it reached 501c3 status.• More than doubled staff size and created new policies and procedures manual, performance appraisal system, and salary/benefits program.

Performed the standard executive director duties of a performing arts organization.Achievements:• Re-organized the management and financial oversight of the parent company.• Established working relationship with the Clinton White House, all relevant national political and special interest groups, related religious organizations, and numerous community service providers. • Led the organization to recognize a 10% increase in profits during a period of declining arts support. • Inaugurated a new direct mail campaign that netted a 14% positive response with an average gift of $85 per donor.

Supervised all marketing, public and media relations, special event, volunteer, and membership staff; produced regionally recognized promotional products; developed and managed departmental budgets; and served as senior team member, corporate spokesperson, and board liaison. Achievements:•Orchestrated a $350,000 marketing campaign for the largest Rodin exhibition in the Southeast. •Redesigned department to revitalize the museum's public image and maximize its limited resources. •Facilitated the development of award-winning audience diversification efforts•Engendered strong media interest in the museum following a period of unfavorable press.

Directed grant writing, public relations, public policy, and advocacy campaigns. Achievements:• Developed the grassroots mental health care campaign “Plea 4 the 5th” that was adopted on a national level.• Led a strategic planning effort that resulted in a tripling of organizational size in three years. • Awarded the President’s Award for Outstanding Service for positive influence in the corporation.• Acted as a trainer in total quality management. • Received 14 national and regional awards for marketing and public relations.

Managed a proactive and comprehensive human resources department. Achievements:• Created and implemented a new wage and salary administration system. • Supervised a major building renovation project. • Eliminated the filing of new lawsuits/discrimination charges in a historically litigious environment.• Designed and implemented a performance appraisal system.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Taught 400-level Organizational Communication classes for the Communication Department and Business Communication for the undergraduate Business School as an adjunct lecturer after completing my degree. While in graduate school, taught courses in Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Group Communication and Business Communication.

Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Activities and Societies: The Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program is designed to strengthen the leadership and management.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Communication Studies: Organizational Communication And Behavior

Activities and Societies: Adjunct in the Department of Communication teaching 400 level classes in Organizational Communication.

B.A, Speech

Activities and Societies: Student Body President, Resident Assistant