I help people move through change and loss to rediscover their purpose and belonging.*Life transitions - post-college, mid-life, empty nest, post-retirement*Grief and loss - spouse, friend, parent, divorce, major or chronic illness, climate change*Spiritual seeking - for those longing for community and belonging, "spiritual but not religious"Drawing from my training as an interfaith chaplain and my career as a writer and nonprofit leader, I provide:*1-with-1 spiritual coaching and care*Meditation instruction and support*Writing to heal*Creative practices like journaling and collage for self-exploration and expression*Storycatching for groups and nonprofits*Rituals and ceremonies - new baby, wedding, new home, grief and remembrance*Small curated groups for reconnection with self, others, nature & the divine
Sweet Spot Soul Care
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Grief CoachSweet Spot Soul Care Jul 2023 - PresentAustin, Texas, United States
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PrincipalRobin Bradford Communications Aug 2017 - Sep 2023Austin, Texas AreaRobin Bradford Communications designs and implements strategies that build valued relationships for nonprofit and social impact organizations:*Storytelling for positive change (using Frameworks Institute and Asset Framing methods)*Strategic planning (using Appreciative Inquiry)*Research, writing & editing*Project management*Speeches & testimonials*Communications coaching
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Director Of CommunicationsAustin Community Foundation Jul 2013 - Aug 2017Austin, TxCreated and led first-ever strategic communications plan to attain organizational goals through integrated website, eNews, blog, social media, event and video offerings designed for key audiences. Wrote CEO’s blogs, speeches and key correspondence. Leadership team member during CEO transition and organizational restructuring. Gave presentations on endowment fundraising and transfer of wealth.• Helped increase assets 16% and grow new funds by 60%• Increased social media engagement 200%• Exceeded key benchmarks of national peers -
Development DirectorCasa Of Travis County May 2010 - Jun 2013Oversaw $1.8 million fundraising program including major gifts, annual gifts, online strategies and special events. Launched endowment and planned giving programs. Introduced storytelling to all fundraising efforts, doubling event fundraising and online giving. Senior team member for multi-year organizational growth planning. Led fundraising team and volunteer committees. -
Development DirectorMothers' Milk Bank At Austin Mar 2009 - May 2010I raised $600,000 in 9 months to renovate new office and lab and achieve goal of increasing production by 40% to meet community need. To increase organization's ability to leverage past milk donors into supporters, I oversaw a database conversion and a complete website redesign. I also provided leadership to organization during unexpected leadership change. -
Director Of Development And CommunicationsFoundation Communities Mar 2001 - Apr 2009Grew individual giving from $56,000 to $1.5 million in five years. Created and executed annual fundraising plan for individuals, foundations and corporations. Researched and wrote grant requests and reports including budgets. Crafted presentations for neighborhood meetings. Secured media coverage at press events and secured targeted advertising. Helped create Austin’s first supportive housing for individuals and families with disabilities and/or mental illness including the chronically homeless.
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Development & Communications CoordinatorThe University Of Texas At Austin Aug 1989 - Mar 2000Coordinated $12 million capital and endowment campaign at the Ransom Center, an internationally-recognized arts and literary special collections library. Researched and wrote 50 grant requests/year. Planned annual fundraising strategy, prospect/donor tracking, and stewardship, working closely with curators, board and UT development. As Publications Coordinator (1989-1994), I edited academic journals and Ransom Center newsletter. Researched and produced first guide to the collections, guide to African-American collections, and exhibit brochures.
Robin Bradford Education Details
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Upaya Zen CenterInterfaith Chaplaincy -
Creative Writing -
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Art, English
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Robin Bradford works for Sweet Spot Soul Care
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Robin Bradford's current role is I am a writer, teacher, and trained grief tender dedicated to helping individuals and groups meet change, loss, and death as a normal part of human life and discover grief's gifts of transformation and connection..
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Robin Bradford attended Upaya Zen Center, Brown University, University Of Delaware, Texas State University-San Marcos.
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