Experience

Zygote Press

• United States
• Arts & Crafts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Executive Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Currently serve as co Executive Director, in charge of cooperatively overseeing all operations including: staffing and staff management; development of the annual budget and maintaining a healthy financial position; development and implementation of all fundraising and outreach strategies, including relationship building with private foundations, government agencies, individual donors, artists and other stakeholders; program development and implementation; visioning and values development; organizational strategic planning and team advancement; partnership building; data and statistical analysis; policy and procedure development and implementation; Board engagement and structure; and planning for growth. Co-created and rolled out all new policies, procedures, pricing structure, and services to core constituents. Restructured staff roles and responsibilities. Used a standard CRM platform to re-build and maintain a comprehensive database cataloging members, donors, volunteers, sponsors, foundations, and other stakeholders to improve donor and constituent relations. Restructured internal communications and frequency of information output in response to the community. Advanced existing partnerships, formed relationships with new communities, and increased attendance to events and diversity of attendees.



Collective Arts Network

• Development Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Served as Development Manager in charge of fundraising and outreach for the pilot CAN Triennial regional arts festival. Worked closely with the Executive Director (ED) to shape the final vision of the festival, obtain and manage grants, foster foundation, donor, and sponsor relationships, and create a one of a kind experience for artists and festival attendees. Used a standard CRM platform to build and maintain a comprehensive database cataloging members, donors, volunteers, sponsors, foundations, and other stakeholders. Worked with ED to organize and execute the first ever CAN Triennial: an ambitious and unprecedented three week long arts and culture event that took place in July 2018 in Cleveland. Ran the first spring campaign and increased annual giving by 30%.



Zygote Press

• United States
• Arts & Crafts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2016

  Served as the Associate Director working closely with founder - Executive Director (ED) to sharpen the focus of the organization and manage growth. Liaised with donors, Board, and staff to ensure proper communication and sustained support. Developed new strategies and increased goals for fundraising, including doubling the amount received through the annual benefit. Created and oversaw new initiatives to improve and maintain long term relationships with donors. Effectively restructured the education program to better meet the needs of the populations served and increase efficiency. Improved and grew membership & outreach, creating partnerships with businesses and recruiting new artists. Redesigned the internship program and oversaw its implementation, resulting in improved efficiency for the organization and a more robust experience for interns. Created and undertook a large national scan of similar organizations, which included in-person interviews and data collection from over 20 national organizations, to improve operations and inform scaling up of services.



Townsend Learning Center

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  Worked with adults overcoming employment barriers to gain skills needed to re-enter the workforce. Functioned as the “face” of the organization, orienting new clients to the program and facilitating tours of the learning space. Collaborated with stakeholders and engineers to redesign website for ease of use and online visibility. Managed all front desk duties including: phone calls & visitors; filing; client follow-up; office ordering and organization; communication and coordination with social workers and job training specialists; administering curriculum in computer skills and advising clients on professional work practices. Worked closely with founder-Director on program initiatives, expansion of services, and building new relationships with long-term partners.