Connie Askin
Chief Executive Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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John Fontana
Early in her career Connie already exhibited her attention to deatil, her entrepreneurial thinking, and her exceptional ability to link those around her in productive ways. Connie was and is a joy to be around and an exceptional leader.
Susan Frank Divers
Connie and I served on the Board of a non-profit together. She is a skilled and effective professional who won the respect of her fellow board members.
John Fontana
Early in her career Connie already exhibited her attention to deatil, her entrepreneurial thinking, and her exceptional ability to link those around her in productive ways. Connie was and is a joy to be around and an exceptional leader.
Susan Frank Divers
Connie and I served on the Board of a non-profit together. She is a skilled and effective professional who won the respect of her fellow board members.
John Fontana
Early in her career Connie already exhibited her attention to deatil, her entrepreneurial thinking, and her exceptional ability to link those around her in productive ways. Connie was and is a joy to be around and an exceptional leader.
Susan Frank Divers
Connie and I served on the Board of a non-profit together. She is a skilled and effective professional who won the respect of her fellow board members.
John Fontana
Early in her career Connie already exhibited her attention to deatil, her entrepreneurial thinking, and her exceptional ability to link those around her in productive ways. Connie was and is a joy to be around and an exceptional leader.
Susan Frank Divers
Connie and I served on the Board of a non-profit together. She is a skilled and effective professional who won the respect of her fellow board members.
Experience
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest, Inc.
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United States
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2021 - Present
With offices in Framingham and Worcester, BBBS Central Mass and Metrowest is the local affiliate of one of the most respected mentoring programs in the US. Our Programs match caring adult volunteers in the community with "Littles" from 8-16 years old, creating matches that can be supported through early adulthood and can extend for a lifetime. With offices in Framingham and Worcester, BBBS Central Mass and Metrowest is the local affiliate of one of the most respected mentoring programs in the US. Our Programs match caring adult volunteers in the community with "Littles" from 8-16 years old, creating matches that can be supported through early adulthood and can extend for a lifetime.
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Charitable Commerce
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United States
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Investment Management
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Project Consultant / Owner
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2009 - Present
Charitable Commerce develops earned income opportunities for non-profits, and builds networks of entrepreneurs and civic-minded movers. Recent projects include working with a small, national non-profit as they map business processes and migrate data in preparation for launching Sales Force, and developing launch strategy and pricing for a for-profit start-up. Charitable Commerce develops earned income opportunities for non-profits, and builds networks of entrepreneurs and civic-minded movers. Recent projects include working with a small, national non-profit as they map business processes and migrate data in preparation for launching Sales Force, and developing launch strategy and pricing for a for-profit start-up.
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Chop Chop Family
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
After serving on the Board for 5 years, transitioned to lead business operations for this Massachusetts-based, national nonprofit dedicated to providing tools for building essential life skills through the lens of food and cooking. After serving on the Board for 5 years, transitioned to lead business operations for this Massachusetts-based, national nonprofit dedicated to providing tools for building essential life skills through the lens of food and cooking.
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Year Up
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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National Director of Development
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2015 - 2018
Co-led an 80-person, multi-site development team to increase fundraising 15-20% annually, raising over $100 million annually. With staff in 15 cities, I was charged with expanding the mid-level donor portfolio and building a centralized development operations team. I led professional training activities, execution of national giving programs, and design of management tools & reporting.
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Sr. Director, Development Operations
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2015 - 2015
I successfully envisioned and actualized a best-in-class shared-services center to scale fundraising capabilities.
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Development Operations
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2013 - 2015
I designed and led the Center for Excellence, overseeing shared services staff engaged in accelerating fundraising effectiveness. I designed and led the Center for Excellence, overseeing shared services staff engaged in accelerating fundraising effectiveness.
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Boston Harbor Island Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Corporate & Foundation Giving
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2011 - 2013
I cultivated and secured 6-figure foundation gifts and achieved aggressive annual growth. The islands were still considered 'undiscovered gems' and I developed philanthropic & earned income models to activate the islands. I cultivated and secured 6-figure foundation gifts and achieved aggressive annual growth. The islands were still considered 'undiscovered gems' and I developed philanthropic & earned income models to activate the islands.
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Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Finance
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2004 - 2009
I changed how the Foundation thinks about revenue and expenses through implementing new reporting systems and providing data driven analysis. I changed how the Foundation thinks about revenue and expenses through implementing new reporting systems and providing data driven analysis.
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AFS Intercultural Programs
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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CFO
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2002 - 2004
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AXA Financial
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Vice President, Strategic Sourcing
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1999 - 2001
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ICON solutions
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Netherlands
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Owner, Marketing and Strategy Consultant
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1996 - 1999
I provided marketing operations and strategy assistance to architects and designers. I provided marketing operations and strategy assistance to architects and designers.
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Kallmann McKinnell & Wood
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Marketing
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1994 - 1996
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Bain & Company
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator; Executive Assistant
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Sep 1989 - Apr 1993
Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator for Bain-Link, the joint venture with Bain & Company's Moscow office. Executive Assistant for two Principals. Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator for Bain-Link, the joint venture with Bain & Company's Moscow office. Executive Assistant for two Principals.
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Education
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F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
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Harvard Extension School
BA