Organizations in transition need leaders who have cracked the code on growth – for more profits, memberships or policy advances. With my strategic prowess, out-of-the-box communications, and deep relationships, I bolster bottom lines and steer mission-driven organizations to results.Evolution Igniter | Membership Multiplier | Aggressive FundraiserThe largest membership association of U.S. state legislators was facing obsolescence when I stepped in as Executive Vice President. I designed a pivot for the American Legislative Exchange Council, and we went from losing 86 corporate members in 2012 (pre-tenure) to gaining net 28 the following year – and bringing in $7.6M in just three years.Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Member Kimberley Strassel recognized my hire as key to the turnaround in her bestselling book, The Intimidation Game: “Meierling couldn’t have arrived at a more important time.”It’s amazing how easily change can happen when a leader casts a vision for the future and helps people imagine and embrace an organization at its best.Audience Engager | International Communications Director | Crisis ManagerWith a website relaunch, I drove traffic from 120K unique visitors in 2014 to 2.6M in 2020 and pushed a cumulative audience to 722.8M. A podcast I kicked off became the Top 10 in Government and Policy, rivaling “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd.”When disaster strikes, I have coordinated international responses. As spokesperson and international communications leader, I drove 1,248 United Way chapters into singular action following Hurricane Sandy, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdown, and Haiti 7.0 earthquake.“Bill Meierling has helped UPS better understand and navigate activist pressure, shareholder and ESG issues in an increasingly complex environment. His awareness of the landscape and ability to generate positive outcomes under intense pressure is invaluable.”~ Mike Kiely, President, UPS Government Affairs