Robin Wonsley Email & Phone Number

The City Council is the City's legislative body. Council Members work together with the Mayor to-Pass local laws and policies-Approve and amend the City’s annual $1.7 billion budget-Exercise oversight over the city’s operations to ensure our local government runs effectively, efficiently, equitably, and without corruption.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Purpose of position: The organizing specialist will help further Education Minnesota racial equity, social justice and public education goals. The organizing specialist will focus on developing and maintaining organizational partnerships, engaging members in their local union and community, engaging members in work towards racial equity and furthering.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Provided leadership, motivation, direction and support to member volunteers.-Created survey materials that helped organization better assess program performance.-Managed social media platforms that will further attract and recruit attorneys of color to the Twin Cities.-Organized events within specified deadlines, and that meet outlined expectations and.

Minneapolis, MN

• Developed and executed 15 Now MN annual fundraising plan.
• Secured financial support from individuals and foundations.
• Managed the implementation of Nation Builder and oversee staff and volunteers responsible for data entry and gift processing.
• Developed and maintained ongoing relationships with minor and major donors.
• Oversaw organization of special events.
• Developed and tracked proposals and reports for all foundation fundraising.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Assisted with developing and planning fundraising activities and special events.
• Developed and manage social media strategies and content that support Alliance Housing Inc. mission and business plan.
• Utilized all relevant social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.) to enhance communications/information sharing with students and other Alliance Housing Inc. clients and supporters.
• Implemented technologies that capture useful social media metrics and translate data reports for internal stakeholders.
• Developed benchmarking goals and continually measure the impact of social media.
• Directed and coordinated the conception, composition, editing, production and monitoring of Alliance Housing Inc. publications, web site content, social media presence, digital signage, and other marketing and.

Minneapolis, MN

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive written annual resource development plan with strategies for donors and prospects in each constituent group including: individuals, faith groups, organizations, and corporations.
• Assisted Vice President with researching and writing grants that will support the Mission Impact Council’s continued work with underserved and urban communities.
• Oversaw and directed all media relations, social media communication, media production and general branding for the Mission Impact Council.
• Ensured that the donor database information is current and accurate using Raiser’s Edge.
• Organized and co-coordinated all Mission Impact Council events, including the September MIC Summit.

Minneapolis, MN

• Maintained Sexual Violence Center donor database using E-Tapestry.
• Cultivated relationships with internal and external minor and major donor groups.
• Coordinated donor communications including mailings and quarterly e-newsletters.
• Produced and send timely and individualized thank you letters to all donors.
• Co-organized and support Sexual Violence Center’s fundraising activities and event logistics.
• Developed organizational and institutional grant opportunities.

Twin Cities

• Oversaw and monitored department’s $50,000 yearly budget and the daily management of the financial resources.
• Coordinated and supported program and event logistics according to strict deadlines and budget requirements.
• Co-organized hiring processes and professional development training for women staff, faculty, students, and alumnae.
• Composed and co-edited monthly e-newsletter using Mail Chimp that is sent to over 3,500 subscribers. Maintained and updated the Women's Center website using Drupal.
• Expanded Women’s Center’s presence across University of Minnesota campuses via collaborating with Assistant Director to coordinate publicity, marketing, and social media around center’s programs and events.
• Strengthened center’s commitment to development related projects and initiatives that fostered relationships with both minor and major donor groups and generated additional funds for program expansion efforts.

New York, New York

• Developed and coordinated research based programming and practicum opportunities for over four countries.
• Collaborated with scholars, government officials, and the staff of reintegration organizations to learn about and outline effective gender sensitive prisoner reintegration models.
• Managed project budget of $28,000 and the daily regulation and allocation of financial resources.
• Generated awareness of and support for research efforts by regularly publicizing research across various social media platforms such as WordPress, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Researched and evaluated online journal articles and conducted one-on-one interviews and focus groups.

Chicago IL

• Increased volunteer participation through coordinating volunteer projects and trainings.
• Strengthened Life Builder’s support based by forming partnerships with local community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions.
• Developed and edited research on effective reentry programming for formerly incarcerated women and female youth/juveniles.
• Organized fundraising initiatives that involved establishing relationships with Midwestern post-secondary institutions and coordinating seed grant proposals for program related needs.
• Maintained social networking sites such as Facebook and the organization’s webpage.

Northfield, MN

Chicago Posse Office

• Coordinated outreach programs intended to recruit high school freshmen and sophomores to apply for the Posse scholarship.
• Organized informational sessions about career and leadership development opportunities for Posse scholars and alumni.
• Analyzed participation data and compiled reports on effectiveness of Posse programs.
• Developed and maintained Posse social networking sites including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter

• Coordinated and facilitated monthly discussions about how socioeconomic status affects students performance on campus.
• Mentored ten freshmen and assisted them in completing their first year successfully through social programming.
• Planned weekly social events for mentees in order to better their transition into college.

Greater Chicago Area

• Edited a curriculum that guided teachers through the process of instructing Civics to high school students.
• Facilitated workshops that coached Chicago Public high school teachers on how to incorporate the civics curriculum into their courses.
• Assisted in coordinating major fundraiser which generated funds for college scholarships.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Feminist Studies/ Gender, Women, And Sexuality Studies (Gwss)

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Certificate, Labor Education Services

Certificate

Mini Mba For Nonprofit Organizations

Bachelor Of Arts, Women And Gender Studies

Study Abroad, Women And Gender Studies

Comparative Women and Gender Studies in Europe Study Abroad Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

High School Diploma