• Manage project responsibilities for a diverse base of clients, including designing and managing strategic communications initiatives and evaluation of projects• Conduct research to shape and inform communications approaches that align with the objectives andvalues of our clients in the philanthropic sector• Write memos, cases studies, and communications materials to engage audiences and supportprogrammatic objectives and goals• Ensure project management systems… Show more • Manage project responsibilities for a diverse base of clients, including designing and managing strategic communications initiatives and evaluation of projects• Conduct research to shape and inform communications approaches that align with the objectives andvalues of our clients in the philanthropic sector• Write memos, cases studies, and communications materials to engage audiences and supportprogrammatic objectives and goals• Ensure project management systems and processes are managed effectively and manage staff andvendors to ensure deliverables are completed effectively and on time• Cultivate relationships in the Twin Cities region to support foundations, nonprofits, governmentagencies, social enterprises and others in advancing change Show less

• Assessed proposals, conducted due diligence, and provided written recommendations to the Trustees by analyzing capacity, assessing performance of organizations, and potential impact• Managed existing grants by evaluating each organization’s performance and financial stability• Fostered and maintained working relationships with key community stakeholders and grantees to acquire knowledge of the dynamics impacting the vitality of communities• Convened grantees to discuss… Show more • Assessed proposals, conducted due diligence, and provided written recommendations to the Trustees by analyzing capacity, assessing performance of organizations, and potential impact• Managed existing grants by evaluating each organization’s performance and financial stability• Fostered and maintained working relationships with key community stakeholders and grantees to acquire knowledge of the dynamics impacting the vitality of communities• Convened grantees to discuss the strengths and opportunities within the community’s non-profit sector and develop shared strategies to unite the organizations’ work• Provided technical assistance to grantees to improve their ability to measure impact and effectively communicate their work Show less

• Lead website development team to create OHR’s website, which educates, engages, and informs current and potential funders, supporters, and volunteers• Maintain the OHR website while working with a team to write, design, and develop a new website to better explain our mission, increase awareness, and donations• Facilitate social media and communications with OHR supporters to continually engage and inform• Host and plan OHR’s annual Midwest fundraisers to increase… Show more • Lead website development team to create OHR’s website, which educates, engages, and informs current and potential funders, supporters, and volunteers• Maintain the OHR website while working with a team to write, design, and develop a new website to better explain our mission, increase awareness, and donations• Facilitate social media and communications with OHR supporters to continually engage and inform• Host and plan OHR’s annual Midwest fundraisers to increase awareness, support, and raise funds• Participate in an international team of medical and graduate students, designers, and activists to equip the rural villages of Mfangano in Western Kenya with resources, training, education, and connections Show less

• Conducted due diligence risk analysis process on supportive housing organizations funded by Minnesota Housing• Provided technical assistance on capacity building to supportive housing organizations• Created and implemented a communication strategy for supportive housing organizations utilizing an online resource center, which provided documents, guidelines, and templates enabling new organizations to develop a framework• Collaborated with key external stakeholders to… Show more • Conducted due diligence risk analysis process on supportive housing organizations funded by Minnesota Housing• Provided technical assistance on capacity building to supportive housing organizations• Created and implemented a communication strategy for supportive housing organizations utilizing an online resource center, which provided documents, guidelines, and templates enabling new organizations to develop a framework• Collaborated with key external stakeholders to assess and understand the future of capacity building efforts for supportive housing providers by developing and implementing an evaluation plan Show less

• Managed the Homebuyer Initiated Program by coordinating multiple points of contact with buyers, lenders, homebuyer counselors, funders, and title companies during the closing process, and prepared documents and facilitated logistics of all CLCLT closings• Edited, wrote, and designed two newsletters per quarter for the CLCLT homeowners, members, partners, and community members• Managed CLCLT’s website, while also driving an initiative to redesign and develop a new website to… Show more • Managed the Homebuyer Initiated Program by coordinating multiple points of contact with buyers, lenders, homebuyer counselors, funders, and title companies during the closing process, and prepared documents and facilitated logistics of all CLCLT closings• Edited, wrote, and designed two newsletters per quarter for the CLCLT homeowners, members, partners, and community members• Managed CLCLT’s website, while also driving an initiative to redesign and develop a new website to better engage and inform CLCLT funders and buyers, increase fundraising efforts, communicate to members, improve community relations, and provide timely information to homebuyers• Cultivated relationships in the community development field to increase awareness and develop partnerships with key community stakeholders Show less

• Designed and produced project profiles for all 11 Frogtown Rondo Action Network strategies• Developed and implemented a communication strategy for LISC’s Sustainable Communities Initiative to engage a wider audience and support knowledge sharing across communities• Supported a Senior Program Officer in the real estate development underwriting process to provide for effective investment review and approval• Developed policy documents to share within LISC and to educate… Show more • Designed and produced project profiles for all 11 Frogtown Rondo Action Network strategies• Developed and implemented a communication strategy for LISC’s Sustainable Communities Initiative to engage a wider audience and support knowledge sharing across communities• Supported a Senior Program Officer in the real estate development underwriting process to provide for effective investment review and approval• Developed policy documents to share within LISC and to educate the external community on LISC’s comprehensive community development work, as well as policy issues relevant to LISC’s work Show less