Nicholas Daly Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

Provide comprehensive consulting and project management services for businesses and nonprofits, including operations consulting, project proposal management, grants writing, capital project management, partnership development, physical product design strategy, brand-building, communications, economic and social impact research, creative services, and sales and marketing.I excel at managing complex operations, grants, and partnerships. My expertise spans diverse sectors, allowing me to tailor solutions to each client's unique needs. By fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, I ensure alignment and drive successful outcomes. Whether streamlining workflows, securing funding, or building brand identity, my adaptable approach and strong communication skills are instrumental in delivering transformative results for businesses and nonprofits alike.Successful Outcomes-Helped raise $23 million for a local non-profit capital campaign and oversee compliance and partnerships. Serve a diverse, distributed client base, including philanthropy organizations, sustainable agriculture professionals, co-working companies, artisan craft manufacturers, community organizations, and regional economic development commissions.Expertise in Capital Projects & Creative Strategy-As an experienced project manager, I excel at navigating the complexities of capital projects. I leverage my expertise to guide staff and board leadership, identifying and securing diverse funding sources, including philanthropy, municipal, state, and private contributions, as well as strategic partnerships. I find a deeply collaborative approach and creative problem-solving skills are invaluable in overcoming challenges and ensuring successful completion of transformative projects. Excellent planning and management grow great ideas into exceptional, debt-free projects, making a tangible impact on the communities served.

Greater New York City Area

Supported the management team in the administration and development of an academic community connecting 16,000+ students, alumni, and social science professionals from 125 countries. (https://ysd.ineteconomics.org/)Designed and facilitated a week-long intensive web platform development retreat in Copenhagen with management, engineering, and UX teams to assess the platform's scalability and role in the global community, and to create a deployment strategy, improve workflow, define roles, and streamline implementation. Designed and installed interactive exhibitions for convenings and conferences, managed international freight-forwarding and set-up logistics, and global digital, print, and display solutions for large events.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for community engagement.Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including academic institutions and industry professionals.Evaluated and analyzed data to measure the impact and effectiveness of various initiatives.Assisted in the creation of multimedia content, including videos, presentations, and website materials.Coordinated and facilitated workshops and training sessions for community members.Organized and managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions for events and projects.Provided support in grant writing and fundraising efforts. Kept up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends to make recommendations for improvement.

St Andrews Scotland

"Crossways in Cultural Narratives is a two-year Masters Course in Comparative Literature, Cultural Anthropology, Textual, Visual and Inter-Media Studies. It is designed to prepare graduates for doctoral research and to provide future managers with the knowledge and expertise required of people who are to play key roles in international institutions, national administrations or large media groups."International Comparative Cultural Studies degree in School of Modern Languages. Dissertation on international approaches to philosophy of language, technology, and environment. Developed and delivered an inter-departmental workshop on philosophy and technology with the St Andrews Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) faculty and staff. Acted as a student representative and liaison to staff regarding programming and development for international cohort of students and alumni. Completed full graduate-level course loads in Spanish, Galician, and Portuguese at three Universities: Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (Spain); University of St Andrews (Scotland); Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (Portugal).

Managed administration, operations, curriculum, and program development of an international NGO centered around a music improvisation and social empowerment curriculum. Established four new programs in NYC with a near-zero budget while hiring, training, and providing ongoing support for new Teaching Artists. Taught immersive curriculum to 300+ middle and high-school students and adults across NYC, trained teaching artists to be diplomatic envoys for the US Department of State, produced audio tracks and music videos of student's original compositions and performances, and brought together local and international communities through art events and fundraisers.Traveled as envoy to El Paso, Texas to establish institutional partnerships and new programming, during which time designed and taught a week of intensive teacher training seminars while adapting and expanding curriculum to address US/Mexico border relations and local cultural issues.Coordinated and supervised daily operations of the NGO, ensuring the smooth functioning of all departments. Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance the organization's mission and increase its impact. Collaborated with local and international partners to expand the reach and influence of the NGO's programs. Secured funding through grant writing and fundraising initiatives to support program sustainability and growth. Conducted regular evaluations and assessments to measure the effectiveness of programs and identify areas for improvement. Mentored and supported a team of teaching artists, providing guidance and resources for professional development. Organized and facilitated community outreach events, engaging diverse audiences and fostering cultural exchange. Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors.

Led adult and youth crews through leadership development and land stewardship projects across the National Forests, National Parks, Tribal Lands, and local communities of Northwest Montana. Planned and executed 10-day long backcountry projects in Glacier National Park and surrounding forests in collaboration with federal bureaus, NGOs, and tribal councils.Built bridges, completed scientific surveys of big-horned sheep and loons, planted hundreds of trees, built and maintained trails, guided pack animals, installed infrastructure, restored historic sites, weatherized citizen's homes and pioneered new program to incorporate local youth job training.

Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil

Served as diplomatic envoy of the US Department of State to a public language institute in Brazil.Prepared and delivered keynote lecture in comparative North American and Brazilian culture to 150+ students, faculty, and staffTaught English and Spanish to 200+ Brazilian students from elementary school to retirement age.Mentored students to find study abroad opportunities and scholarships for study in the US.Represented the local commission during regional conferences in Brazil and Washington DC.

New Haven, Ct

Designed and taught hands-on curricula for ESL, multimedia and video production, cultural theory, media literacy, and film studies at an experiential education program at Yale University. Ensured round-the-clock safety, wellbeing, and personal growth of students on campus and during trips to NYC and DC by mentoring, providing space for intercultural dialogue and acting as conflict mediator.Developed workshops on intercultural communication and expanded program’s annual art show by advocating for and establishing a place for student video work in annual art gallery.

Master'S Degree, Modern Languages

Master’S Degree, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Master'S Degree, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Film And Media Arts (Media Culture Track), Spanish Language, Literature And Linguistics

Facultad De Filosofía Y Letras

Semester Abroad in Languages and Cultural Studies