Experience

ALK Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Organizational Inclusion Consultant

  • Aug 2017 - 6 years 5 months

  Education can empower individuals to make cultural change. Since August 2017, I have hosted workshops focused on deepening understanding of the LGBTQ+ community for arts, culture, and other organizations who seek to work towards authentic inclusion for staff, members, visitors, donors, and partners of all genders and sexualities. I prioritize compassionate curiosity through lectures, discussions, and reflection exercises to develop effective allies that value the diversity of the LGBTQ+… Show more Education can empower individuals to make cultural change. Since August 2017, I have hosted workshops focused on deepening understanding of the LGBTQ+ community for arts, culture, and other organizations who seek to work towards authentic inclusion for staff, members, visitors, donors, and partners of all genders and sexualities. I prioritize compassionate curiosity through lectures, discussions, and reflection exercises to develop effective allies that value the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jul 2022 - 1 year 6 months

  Ali has been invited to guest lecture and develop courses for organizations seeking LGBTQ+ perspective and inclusion content, including: December 2022 - IDEA Center for Public Gardens - Lectured on "LGBTQ+ Inclusion" for 2022-23 cohort March 2023 - Nichols College - Lectured on "Gender in the Workplace" for Introduction to Gender & Diversity Studies course Launching Spring 2023 - American Association of State & Local History - Developed self-directed course on LGBTQ+ inclusion… Show more Ali has been invited to guest lecture and develop courses for organizations seeking LGBTQ+ perspective and inclusion content, including: December 2022 - IDEA Center for Public Gardens - Lectured on "LGBTQ+ Inclusion" for 2022-23 cohort March 2023 - Nichols College - Lectured on "Gender in the Workplace" for Introduction to Gender & Diversity Studies course Launching Spring 2023 - American Association of State & Local History - Developed self-directed course on LGBTQ+ inclusion, allyship, and historical interpretation for mid-level professionals

• Grants Specialist

  • Jan 2022 - 2 years

  Support small and mid-size cultural organizations with grant writing and prospect research to secure philanthropic investments for general operating and strategic projects.



Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grants Management Specialist

  • Oct 2023 - 3 months

  Worcester, Massachusetts, United States •Oversee post-award management of awards that fund the clinical services and operations of the health center. •Ensure the responsible use of funding and the highest standards of compliance with contract conditions and reporting requirements. •Provide post-award management of grants and selected contracts in accordance with government/funder regulations and health center policy. •Establish and maintain regular communication with funding agency officers, including attendance at any… Show more •Oversee post-award management of awards that fund the clinical services and operations of the health center. •Ensure the responsible use of funding and the highest standards of compliance with contract conditions and reporting requirements. •Provide post-award management of grants and selected contracts in accordance with government/funder regulations and health center policy. •Establish and maintain regular communication with funding agency officers, including attendance at any required grantee meetings and creating/maintaining accounts with any online portals the funder requires. •Ensure timely execution and submission of contracts, subcontracts, budgets, and work plans. •Provide oversight of contract conditions and requirements. •Collaborate with the Finance Department to monitor contract budgets and assist program/clinical staff in fiscal management of their projects. • Refine and develop new systems and tools to meet compliance requirements • Maintain internal grants management database with updated details of all grants. Show less



She+ Geeks Out

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workshop Facilitator

  • Jul 2023 - 6 months

  Massachusetts, United States Facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops for Boston-area corporations across life sciences, biotech, and beyond. Topics include: Foundations of DEI Allyship in the Workplace Neurodiversity & Non-Apparent Disabilities at Work



Electives

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workshop Facilitator

  • Feb 2023 - 11 months

  Electives is an enterprise live learning platform that is helping people grow and connect by bringing the world’s experts – the known and the unknown – into their lives.



Perkins School for the Blind

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Development Officer, Institutional Giving

  • Dec 2021 - Sep 2023

  Watertown, Massachusetts, United States • Cultivated and solicited an assigned portfolio of institutional donors, assuming primary responsibility for stewardship and retention; raised $3.2M for general operations and program needs. • Secured proposal invitations from current donors and new prospects in support of Perkins’ strategic priorities. • Wrote and edited persuasive requests for funding and other materials designed for institutional audiences, such as reports, supporting documents, and informal updates. • Planned… Show more • Cultivated and solicited an assigned portfolio of institutional donors, assuming primary responsibility for stewardship and retention; raised $3.2M for general operations and program needs. • Secured proposal invitations from current donors and new prospects in support of Perkins’ strategic priorities. • Wrote and edited persuasive requests for funding and other materials designed for institutional audiences, such as reports, supporting documents, and informal updates. • Planned and implemented site visits, donor calls, and other cultivation activities designed for institutional donors and prospects. • In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Institutional Giving, engaged senior leadership and program staff in developing proposals and attending meetings with foundation leadership. • Managed proposal and budget development from early stage to final product. • Partner with business office and program leadership so that budgets align with funder guidelines. • Develop and maintain knowledge of priority areas and initiatives within Perkins and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant program staff. • Maintain knowledge of institutional funding and other philanthropic trends. • As needed, developed proposals and reports for donors not in portfolio, provide input to team strategy, and complete other related tasks in order to achieve team goals. • In coordination with Senior Research Officer, planned out research priorities and other activities to identify new prospects. • Coordinated with Operations and Business Office staff on grant accounting, grant agreements and acknowledgements, accurate record keeping, and timely financial reporting. Show less



New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Boylston, MA • Oversee the grants program, including writing proposals and impact reports, developing program budgets, and compiling relevant supplemental materials in collaboration with Education, Horticulture, and Finance teams. • Tripled operating and program grant revenue by prioritizing thorough prospect research, cultivation, and meaningful stewardship, as well as developing and adhering to a multi-year efficient growth plan. • Modernized the Business Partnership program to center employee… Show more • Oversee the grants program, including writing proposals and impact reports, developing program budgets, and compiling relevant supplemental materials in collaboration with Education, Horticulture, and Finance teams. • Tripled operating and program grant revenue by prioritizing thorough prospect research, cultivation, and meaningful stewardship, as well as developing and adhering to a multi-year efficient growth plan. • Modernized the Business Partnership program to center employee engagement, social responsibility, and brand visibility of partners, leading to a 30% increase in corporate support revenue. • Developed a multi-year cultivation plan to strengthen relationships with current Business Partners and cultivate new corporate connections with the intention of securing multi-year commitments. • Secured $5.9M in foundation, corporate, and government capital gifts and grants, ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000, in support of the Growing Boldly comprehensive campaign. • Collaborated with the Membership Manager and Manager of Philanthropic Engagement to strengthen donor pipeline through authentic relationship-building with contributors at all levels of support. • Foster mutual commitment to vision, integrity, and creativity among Advancement team of five emerging and experienced professionals. • Participated in the development and oversight of Advancement Department budget, work plan, and capital campaign fundraising plan. • Support organizational database conversion from The Raiser’s Edge 7 to Versai, including data integrity, data mapping, documenting procedures, and developing data entry standards.

• Founding Co-Chair, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Staff Committee

  • Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

  Boylston, Massachusetts, United States • Promoted inclusivity practices at the Garden through research, developing training materials, and sharing resources • Oversaw the development of staff training series for 50 staff members, including Accessibility 101, LGBTQ+ Ally Training, Working with Visually Impaired Visitors, and Inclusive Customer Service Training • Create and implement staff-wide inclusion and diversity surveys to measure progress • Make recommendations to the CEO and staff leadership to ensure the Garden… Show more • Promoted inclusivity practices at the Garden through research, developing training materials, and sharing resources • Oversaw the development of staff training series for 50 staff members, including Accessibility 101, LGBTQ+ Ally Training, Working with Visually Impaired Visitors, and Inclusive Customer Service Training • Create and implement staff-wide inclusion and diversity surveys to measure progress • Make recommendations to the CEO and staff leadership to ensure the Garden is a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible place to work and visit • Hosted daylong IDEA planning workshop for staff and board members and presented progress at the American Public Gardens Association’s 2019 National Conference

• Development Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  Boylston, MA -Managed the Annual Fund, including the development of periodic print and electronic fundraising appeals. Identified trends, tracked performance, and recommended strategies and tactics for improvement -Managed and implemented development-related events, including a major annual fundraising gala, and John Green Society events. -Managed business partnership and sponsorship outreach. -Worked with the Director of Institutional Advancement and the Manager of Major Gifts, to identify… Show more -Managed the Annual Fund, including the development of periodic print and electronic fundraising appeals. Identified trends, tracked performance, and recommended strategies and tactics for improvement -Managed and implemented development-related events, including a major annual fundraising gala, and John Green Society events. -Managed business partnership and sponsorship outreach. -Worked with the Director of Institutional Advancement and the Manager of Major Gifts, to identify prospects and cultivate, solicit, and steward the donor base. -Assisted with the management of prospect data and the recording of donor actions in the Raiser’s Edge database. -Managed the commemorative giving program, including communicating and touring with prospects, and soliciting donations for memorial dedications (ie. trees and benches), as well as assisting with any events associated with commemorations. -Participated in the development and oversight of departmental budgets and workplans.

• Executive & Advancement Assistant

  • May 2017 - Oct 2018

  Boylston, MA • Maximize the effectiveness of the CEO in meeting annual goals by maintaining the calendar, coordinating communications, planning and executing business meetings • Support the Board of Trustees through scheduling, disseminating relevant materials, and information requests • Maintain Board records, including taking committee meeting minutes and compiling reports • Foster relationships with Board, donors, staff, and a diverse constituency • Support donor outreach, including… Show more • Maximize the effectiveness of the CEO in meeting annual goals by maintaining the calendar, coordinating communications, planning and executing business meetings • Support the Board of Trustees through scheduling, disseminating relevant materials, and information requests • Maintain Board records, including taking committee meeting minutes and compiling reports • Foster relationships with Board, donors, staff, and a diverse constituency • Support donor outreach, including scheduling visits, supporting presentation and proposal development



Spark Program

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Fellow

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Philadelphia, PA -Performed comprehensive evaluation of Spark Lab program for national board members -Developed curriculum for and hosted Spark Ambassador program quarterly to be implemented nationally -Assisted weekly with Spark Lab skill development activities for up to 20 middle school students -Collaborated with national, Los Angeles, and Chicago offices on alumni curriculum and evaluation project -Shadowed Philadelphia Executive Director during local and national staff meetings and relevant… Show more -Performed comprehensive evaluation of Spark Lab program for national board members -Developed curriculum for and hosted Spark Ambassador program quarterly to be implemented nationally -Assisted weekly with Spark Lab skill development activities for up to 20 middle school students -Collaborated with national, Los Angeles, and Chicago offices on alumni curriculum and evaluation project -Shadowed Philadelphia Executive Director during local and national staff meetings and relevant projects *Completed as part of graduate program in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania Show less



New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Boylston, MA -Assisted Development Manager and Membership Coordinator with donor communications -Prepared and mailed membership packets for 50 new and returning members weekly -Organized and maintained development files concerning major donor and annual appeal information -Implemented and updated collaborative Google Drive files for Gala Committee, including auction and corporate sponsor information

• Social Media Intern

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  Boylston, MA -Develop and launch Pinterest campaign with 4 departments -Produce introductory video for Winter Reimagined event to screened to over 16,000 visitors -Work with Social Media Manager to develop compelling posts for social media accounts



Bentley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media & Culture Labs & Studio Assistant Manager

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  Waltham, MA • Oversee staff of up to 10 work study students and equipment reservations with over 100 items • Maintain inventory of video production equipment • Assist faculty with classroom setup and organization • Provide software tutorials, guidance, and trouble shooting for computer lab of over 30 work stations



Equality California

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education & Outreach Shift Supervisor - Street Team

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Managed team of 20 street canvassers, including scheduling and training • Maintained daily records, including fundraising accounting, employee performance, and scheduling • Strived to meet organizational fundraising goals of $40,000 monthly • Worked with Public Education & Outreach Manager to improve team function and plan for expansion • Educated supporters on current California legislation concerning LGBTQ rights • Updated and maintained supporter database of contact… Show more • Managed team of 20 street canvassers, including scheduling and training • Maintained daily records, including fundraising accounting, employee performance, and scheduling • Strived to meet organizational fundraising goals of $40,000 monthly • Worked with Public Education & Outreach Manager to improve team function and plan for expansion • Educated supporters on current California legislation concerning LGBTQ rights • Updated and maintained supporter database of contact information and giving history Show less



Hollow Skull Films

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2014

  -Establish limited liability corporation, including drafting bylaws, operating agreement, and filing with state and federal tax boards -Act as company liaison with over 50 partner organizations and individuals -Create promotional campaigns including updating social networks and website -Coordinate logistics for up to four fundraisers, premieres, and film festivals per year with up to 50 attendees

• Producer

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2014

  -Manage cast and crew of up to 80 people for at least three productions per year -Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, production meetings, and shoots as needed to complete each production successfully -Create schedule for throughout production to maintain efficiency and productivity throughout the creative process -Secure and maintain inventory of props, costumes, craft services, and equipment, as well as coordinate location logistics



LA Solar Group

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Operations Coordinator

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  Van Nuys, CA • Oversaw permitting, installation, inspection, and rebate paperwork for over 70 projects a month • Implemented project management system for company of 20 employees • Managed 2 field technicians, 2 installation teams, and operations coordination team of 4 staff members • Worked with company CEO to improve operations and prepared for expansion • Designed and updated company social media accounts and website



Bentley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media & Culture Labs & Studio Assistant Manager

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  Waltham, MA -Oversee equipment check-in and check-out with over 100 reservable items -Provide software tutorial, guidance, and trouble shooting for computer lab of over 30 work stations -Oversee 10 work study student workers -Assist faculty with classroom setup and organization -Maintain cleanliness and order in lab and studio space

• Advancement Communications - Social Media Intern & Videographer

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Waltham, MA -Respond to and organize alumni emails -Compile and write Class Notes for the quarterly Bentley Observer (alumni newsletter) -Revise Millennium database entries with new alumni information -Update social media accounts, including developing Pinterest campaign and managing Alumni Network on LinkedIn

• Library Circulation Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Waltham, MA -Assist patrons with locating materials, checkout/returns, loan and hold items -Perform shelf reading once a week -Return items to shelves -Process periodicals

• Residential Center Office Assistant

  • May 2010 - Aug 2012

  Waltham, MA -Answer phone calls form students, parents, and other university departments -Organize resident check-ins -Perform campus-wide dormitory checks for functionality and inventory -Provide office assistance for Residential Center

• Resident Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Waltham, MA -Act as mentor for 20 freshmen residents -Put on one social program per month -Perform room evaluations and one-on-one meetings for each resident -Serve as on-duty assistant for Trees Complex of 600 residents at least 3 times per month



GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Education Intern

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Boston, MA -Photographed anti-bullying video shoot, featured on GLAD website and screened at youth workshops -Researched area venues and caterers for sponsored events, including the Springfield and Boston LGBT Youth Workshops -Updated database of referral agencies, such as health clinics, lawyers, and interest groups, for InfoLine callers



Old Sturbridge Village

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Office Intern

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  Sturbridge, MA -Transcribed meeting notes into Raiser’s Edge -Updated media clip report with news articles and announcements referencing the museum -Replied to over 20 donation requests per week



Town of Sturbridge, MA

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Page

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  Sturbridge, MA -Shelve returned books, periodicals, and videos -Organize and maintain adult fiction, periodical, and video collections -Process and catalog new materials -Assist patrons with research and card catalog -Assist with front desk duties including borrowing/returns, answering phones, and processing interlibrary loan items