Founder+Chief Executive Officer
CurrentEstablished the organization and oversaw start up and growth phases.Successfully wrote proposals and obtained funding from corporate and foundation organizations for community events and initiatives.Identified, engaged, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded current and prospective donors.Established and leveraged strategic partnerships to maximize outcomes and outputs that led to an increase in volunteers and branding for the organization.Coordinated special events and initiated a strategic fund development plan to sustain and grow the revenue base.Presented workshops and conferences on nonprofit organizations, collaboration, fund development, and strategic techniques to organizations and corporations.Maintained relationships with media contacts and created press releases to ensure positive, accurate, and fair media coverage of the organizationCreated a social media plan to increase awareness and public relations leading to an increase of interest from diverse populations.