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New York, United States

New York, United States

New York, New York, Us

Responsible for developing and executing Presidential voice and priorities in written material, remarks, and speeches for internal and external constituents.

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Created Chief of Staff role: designed office structure and recruit, train, and supervise staff in support of President & CEO efficiency and leadership in operations, fundraising, and external visibility. Serve as member of Executive Team.Support CEO through drafting talking points, correspondence, and oversight of scheduling to ensure 60% focus on external visibility. Work in close partnership with Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Chief Program Officers, and Chief Development and Communications Officers. Manage affairs of 25-member Board of Directors including planning and execution of meetings and annual retreats, committee goals, budget, new member orientation, annual planning, and ongoing communication. In consultation with General Counsel, ensure compliance with Center bylaws and policies, and identify trends and issues related to Board governance in order to follow best practices. Prepare and oversee the budget and management of the Office of the President, including: vetting and selection of consultants and recruiters; execution of contracts; and oversight of deliverables.Project management and communications around cross-organizational programs.

An international nonprofit training, project development, and research organization that assists youth and adults around the world in using digital media tools to craft and record meaningful stories from their lives and share these stories in ways that enable learning, build community, and inspire justice.

New York, Ny, Us

Fundraiser for the Roosevelt Institute--think tank, presidential library, and leadership development program in college campuses across the country, dedicated to the progressive principles of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt.

New York, New York, Us

Improved resource development, communications, and board relations for this policy, research, and direct service nonprofit that advocates on behalf of low-income New Yorkers. • Fundraising: Led and managed organization’s development operation, raising approximately $2.5 million annually through individual and institutional giving; strategized and participated in major gift solicitations; oversaw direct mail and foundation grants development. Launched series of Trustee-hosted donor cultivation events to build base of individual donors—increased donor base by 10% in one year. • Marketing/Outreach: Strategized communications and publications development to raise visibility of the organization. Led rebranding initiative incorporating new design and core messages to reflect new strategic focus. Created weekly newsletter to improve staff communications and morale while tracking programmatic accomplishment. Oversaw launch of organizational presence on social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter.• Management: Responsible for $1 million annual budget; hiring, professional development, and supervision of seven-person junior and senior staff; active participant on seven-member senior leadership team guiding organizational decision-making and strategic planning.• Board Relations: Managed all outreach to 35-member Board of Directors, staffed Trustee recruitment and nomination process, and oversaw board communications and updates.

New York, New York, Us

Responsible for strategizing, building, and maintaining the organization's outreach and image within four main areas: Fundraising/ Development; Public Relations; Partnership Development; and Alumni Relations, with aim of gaining full support and recognition for this national career education program.

New York, New York, Us

Managed program of private restricted support totaling $7 million for institutional projects at this graduate school of education.• Worked with the College’s President, Dean, and Vice Presidents to identify institutional priorities and plan strategies for raising private grant support.• Researched prospects and prepared briefing materials.• Represented College on prospect visits and program presentations.• Wrote/edited proposals and created program budgets.• Developed and oversaw grant reporting and tracking systems.• Managed stewardship program.• Supervised and mentored Grants Associate.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Researched and wrote corporate and foundation grants for University programs in each of seven academic graduate and undergraduate divisions; designed and maintained spreadsheet model for proposal tracking and reporting; worked with deans and faculty on program planning and budgeting.

New York, New York, Us

Managed editorial flow and production for two paperback imprints and trade hardcover: assisted publisher with seasonal list development; set and implemented deadlines for editorial staff; supervised departmental assistants.

Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion

B.A., Literature And Rhetoric