Nora Blumenstein Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon

Collaborate with Executive Director and management team to lead organizational planningOversee and develop a team of 6 staff staff and 3 interns who provide resource connection, emotional support and financial assistance to women and others marginalized by their gender Direct organizational policies, procedures and operationsLead human resources and staff wellness initiatives Coordinate training and skill-building for the full staff team

Philadelphia, Pa

Effectively developed multi-year strategy for global programs increasing access to education for women and girls overcoming poverty and violenceLed program funding $2.4 million annually in student scholarships to low-income women heads of household; increased funding by 39% and reach of program by 25% (1,600+ women) across 21 countries & territories Led academic & career mentorship program for at-risk girls; scaled program from 8,000 girls served annually to 35,000+ across 14 countries Utilized excellent communication and problem-solving skills to guide teams through program growthOversaw portfolio of grants providing $200,000 annually to education and community development initiatives; facilitated committee decision-making; evaluated and reported on grant impact Built transformational $200,000 annual corporate partnership, including donor engagement Collaborated across marketing & fundraising teams to develop strategy and content for innovative virtual volunteer community (LiveYourDream.org)Conducted program evaluation to improve outcomes and develop responsive programming (featured speaker for SurveyMonkey Curiosity Conference)Analyzed impact data and created reports for stakeholder audiences Managed department budget ($1 million)Supervised 2 professional staff and 1 student intern, including hiring, performance management, and strengths-based team development Provided high-standard service, communication and relationship management to all internal & external stakeholders, including program beneficiaries, donors, partners, and grantees

Philadelphia, Pa

Designed data-driven global program providing career mentorship for at-risk teen girlsCreated content for 7-session curriculum, assessment metrics, evaluation processes and materials to equip volunteers for program delivery; coordinated roll-out of program in 6 languages Reached 8,000+ girls in Year 1Received national recognition with a Power of A Summit Award (American Society of Association Executives' highest honor for associations)

Philadelphia, Pa

Led grant program for students pursuing local and global public interest internships, including outreach, application process, advisory committee facilitation, and disbursement of fundsManaged a nonprofit internship program, including placement with nonprofit community partners, setting curricula, and facilitating professional development workshops, for 15 studentsDeveloped and maintained relationships with 30+ diverse community partner organizationsCreated program evaluation metrics and processes

Philadelphia, Pa

Coordinated an annual 5-day civic engagement orientation program for first-year students, including volunteer opportunities and workshops related to equity and inclusion, in collaboration with faculty and community partner organizationsSupervised the university's largest student-led tutoring program, serving 150+ public school students and 90+ families of various cultural backgrounds from West PhiladelphiaAdvised 15 student organizations dedicated to tutoring or mentoring local students, including support for student-sponsored programs/events and advocacy for students within school governance processesDesigned and facilitated workshops for diverse campus community related to mutually-beneficial community engagement, building leadership skills, roles of social change, etc.Elected from 500+ staff to serve as board member of 12-person Penn Professional Staff AssemblyAs board member, created lunchtime discussions for staff related to equity and anti-racism

Philadelphia, Pa

Coordinated creation of organizational strategic plan with executive director and board members for international development NGO Supported curriculum development of leadership and advocacy trainings for rural women in Liberia and teen girls in Philadelphia, PAConducted research for new and potential programs and partnershipsAssisted with writing and editing program reports and grant proposals

Mss, Master Of Social Service (Msw Equivalent)

Certificate, Nonprofit Ascending Leadership

Ba, Anthropology; Women'S & Gender Studies