Sara Johnson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Whole person coach trained by Co-Active Training Institute. Associate Certified Coach (ACC) issued by International Coaching Federation through May 2024. Growing Home Coaching (www.growinghomecoaching.com) exists to support humans seeking lives built with authentic foundations. "Growing home" in yourself is about a deep sense of belonging and peace with the life you are building. It's about intentionally and actively creating a life you feel "at home" in. My commitment is to help clients grow this feeling of being at home in the life they lead: to help them discover all the things - in their career & beyond - that they wholeheartedly want to say "Yes" to! As part of my coaching practice, I seek complementary collaborations. From 2021 to Present I am supporting Empower Work (www.empowerwork.org), a nonprofit on a mission to create healthy, equitable workplaces.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

September 2023: Returned to support Operations team as bookkeeper, in a fully remote capacity. January – September 2022: Supported company Operations and financial functions as bookkeeper. June 2020 – January 2022: Provide Operations support for Idealist Consulting - a Salesforce + marketing automation consulting firm led by innovators, problem-solvers, and listeners.

Sentient Strategy provides one-on-one and team coaching, training, and leadership development to maximize leaders' efficacy in their organizations and communities.My scope of work with Sentient Strategy included: Project Management, Facilitation and Coaching, New Business Development, Overseeing Peer-Coaching Program ("Growth Groups"), Curriculum Development for leadership training and consultation, and Administrative Support.

Professional sabbatical traveling across the United States and connecting with humans along the way. My goals: to discover and document the best of America, examine the ways humans work and build home, and creatively tell stories through social media and short essay, thus building a personal writing portfolio focused on the theme of transition. Book forthcoming.

Recruited to Macalester College in Fall 2016 to build and grow the institution's new Parent & Family giving program. Responsibilities included: development of strategies to maximize parent & family engagement with the college; created a visual identity for parent & family giving and a strong communication strategy to reach this stakeholder group; management of the Macalester Parent Council - including leading an evolution and re-envisioning of the group primary objectives and roles; cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of parent & family donors; key partnerships with internal stakeholders in Student Affairs, Academics, Career Development, Athletics and more.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Worked with Global Rights for Women from April 2015 in a consulting capacity and took on the organization as a primary client in January 2016 to lead, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive Development and Communication strategies for Global Rights for Women. Highlights include: researching and launching an efficient donor database and associated systems for the nonprofit; creation of a communication plan and brand identity; planning and management of annual fundraising event which raised over 200k and featured feminist icon Gloria Steinem; coaching with Executive Director, Board, and Development Committee on fundraising and communications best practices.

Twin Cities

Assisted nonprofits in a variety of areas including but not limited to: project management, creation of Development and Communication plans, event management and planning, major gift cultivation and stewardship, direct mail appeals, creation and implementation of new strategies, and recommendations on overall best practice tactics.

Strategic creation and management of a comprehensive annual giving program, including innovation and execution of dynamic efforts to ensure sustainable donor giving and engagement.Leadership and oversight of cultivation, recognition, fundraising, and stewardship events designed to increase awareness and support of Twin Cities RISE!.Management of Development Administrative Assistant.

Managed the Leadership Circle and President’s Circle annual membership campaign for Minnesota Public Radio, acting as the central contact and overseeing renewal and acknowledgment processes for Leadership and President’s Circle level accounts. Created a comprehensive communication plan, and long-term vision and strategy for Leadership and President’s Circle growth, including developing Leadership Circle program material and benefits.Directed Special Events Coordinator in planning and executing donor events: the Broadcast Journalist Series breakfasts, MPR VIP experiences, special donor receptions, and more. Managed engagement activities and events for the Leadership and President’s Circle group.

Cultivated and managed donor-relationships in collaboration with Major Gifts team. Provided successful project management for Major Gifts Team.Built partnerships and improved processes across Minnesota Public Radio.

Created a complete branding and marketing strategy for the Wintercraft line, while securing sponsorships and building community partnerships for Hedberg Maps.Managed sales and distribution of Wintercraft; provided excellent customer service with store owners throughout Minnesota and nationally.Produced 2010 Art Attack exhibition “Nature of Ice” (sponsored by Wintercraft) and managed all logistical details of 4-day show.

Designed and implemented a complete retail sales, distribution, and promotion strategy for Chinook Book at 130+ Twin Cities retailers.Exceeded personal sales goal and created content for the guide.Promoted to Sustainable Business Accounts Manager (from Community Outreach Manager) because of strong communication skills, thorough account management, and demonstrated ability to network successfully.Community Outreach Manager role included: planning, implementing and managing a fundraiser program for use in 100+ area schools and community organizations; developing relationships and strategic partnerships to promote Chinook Book; outreach and planning for various community events.

St. Paul, Minnesota

Collaborated in the planning of “Heartland Food Network Day” at the MN State Fair EcoExperience & the planning of the Heartland Food Network 1-Year Anniversary Party.Recruited volunteers for events, handled all contact with volunteers prior to and post events, maintained volunteer database, and coordinated volunteer activity on day-of events.

Developed, wrote, and edited the Rural Youth Summit program and outreach materials; managed logistics of conference alongside IATP planning team. Lead liaison for sponsors, presenters, volunteers, participants and planning team.Developed long- and short-term goals and strategies for rural youth wishing to “stay rural,” and built a database of organizations and individuals in support of such goals.

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology

Certificate In Organizational Leadership

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