Kyle Macdonald
Senior Manager of Operations at Sempervirens Fund- Claim this Profile
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Rue Mapp
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Kyle over the past decade in a variety of capacities. While both living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the first time we met was actually in New York's Central Park in the dead heat of summer, to staff an experiential programming event for a major outdoor brand where I found him to be incredibly adaptive, fun, and an overall team player in a somewhat overwhelming pubic setting. That experience set the stage for many years of partnership across common organizations, and coalitions where I consistently saw Kyle speak forthright and compassionately about white privilege, and the urgent need for organizational ownership of it -- long before DEI initiatives became generally accepted in the non-profit, and outdoor recreation sectors. As a member of his founding board for the Outdoors Empowered Network, I found Kyle to be a strategic leader, effective convener, and thoughtful fundraiser. And as a peer, early in the development of my own organization, he provided me with solid strategies that helped me to understand and implement my own development efforts with great success. Kyle truly understands non-profits and especially philanthropy, recognizing that what underpins good work, are transparent relationships that center equity. I'm excited for the professional chapters ahead for Kyle because I know the positive values and experience that he can bring to any organization will mean impact and positive change at scale.
Anna Edmondson
Kyle is an inspirational leader who excels at identifying and galvanizing individuals and groups toward the cause of bridging urban youth with nature. He is an excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and highly efficient in moving discussion to action. Kyle thinks "outside the box" and is highly skilled at forging relationships between organizations/institutions. His commitment to diversity goes beyond words and mission statements. He walks the talk.
Rue Mapp
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Kyle over the past decade in a variety of capacities. While both living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the first time we met was actually in New York's Central Park in the dead heat of summer, to staff an experiential programming event for a major outdoor brand where I found him to be incredibly adaptive, fun, and an overall team player in a somewhat overwhelming pubic setting. That experience set the stage for many years of partnership across common organizations, and coalitions where I consistently saw Kyle speak forthright and compassionately about white privilege, and the urgent need for organizational ownership of it -- long before DEI initiatives became generally accepted in the non-profit, and outdoor recreation sectors. As a member of his founding board for the Outdoors Empowered Network, I found Kyle to be a strategic leader, effective convener, and thoughtful fundraiser. And as a peer, early in the development of my own organization, he provided me with solid strategies that helped me to understand and implement my own development efforts with great success. Kyle truly understands non-profits and especially philanthropy, recognizing that what underpins good work, are transparent relationships that center equity. I'm excited for the professional chapters ahead for Kyle because I know the positive values and experience that he can bring to any organization will mean impact and positive change at scale.
Anna Edmondson
Kyle is an inspirational leader who excels at identifying and galvanizing individuals and groups toward the cause of bridging urban youth with nature. He is an excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and highly efficient in moving discussion to action. Kyle thinks "outside the box" and is highly skilled at forging relationships between organizations/institutions. His commitment to diversity goes beyond words and mission statements. He walks the talk.
Rue Mapp
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Kyle over the past decade in a variety of capacities. While both living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the first time we met was actually in New York's Central Park in the dead heat of summer, to staff an experiential programming event for a major outdoor brand where I found him to be incredibly adaptive, fun, and an overall team player in a somewhat overwhelming pubic setting. That experience set the stage for many years of partnership across common organizations, and coalitions where I consistently saw Kyle speak forthright and compassionately about white privilege, and the urgent need for organizational ownership of it -- long before DEI initiatives became generally accepted in the non-profit, and outdoor recreation sectors. As a member of his founding board for the Outdoors Empowered Network, I found Kyle to be a strategic leader, effective convener, and thoughtful fundraiser. And as a peer, early in the development of my own organization, he provided me with solid strategies that helped me to understand and implement my own development efforts with great success. Kyle truly understands non-profits and especially philanthropy, recognizing that what underpins good work, are transparent relationships that center equity. I'm excited for the professional chapters ahead for Kyle because I know the positive values and experience that he can bring to any organization will mean impact and positive change at scale.
Anna Edmondson
Kyle is an inspirational leader who excels at identifying and galvanizing individuals and groups toward the cause of bridging urban youth with nature. He is an excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and highly efficient in moving discussion to action. Kyle thinks "outside the box" and is highly skilled at forging relationships between organizations/institutions. His commitment to diversity goes beyond words and mission statements. He walks the talk.
Rue Mapp
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Kyle over the past decade in a variety of capacities. While both living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the first time we met was actually in New York's Central Park in the dead heat of summer, to staff an experiential programming event for a major outdoor brand where I found him to be incredibly adaptive, fun, and an overall team player in a somewhat overwhelming pubic setting. That experience set the stage for many years of partnership across common organizations, and coalitions where I consistently saw Kyle speak forthright and compassionately about white privilege, and the urgent need for organizational ownership of it -- long before DEI initiatives became generally accepted in the non-profit, and outdoor recreation sectors. As a member of his founding board for the Outdoors Empowered Network, I found Kyle to be a strategic leader, effective convener, and thoughtful fundraiser. And as a peer, early in the development of my own organization, he provided me with solid strategies that helped me to understand and implement my own development efforts with great success. Kyle truly understands non-profits and especially philanthropy, recognizing that what underpins good work, are transparent relationships that center equity. I'm excited for the professional chapters ahead for Kyle because I know the positive values and experience that he can bring to any organization will mean impact and positive change at scale.
Anna Edmondson
Kyle is an inspirational leader who excels at identifying and galvanizing individuals and groups toward the cause of bridging urban youth with nature. He is an excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and highly efficient in moving discussion to action. Kyle thinks "outside the box" and is highly skilled at forging relationships between organizations/institutions. His commitment to diversity goes beyond words and mission statements. He walks the talk.
Experience
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Sempervirens Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager of Operations
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Dec 2021 - Present
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Consultant
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Green Schoolyards America
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Nov 2020 - May 2021
I'm honored to be helping Green Schoolyards America complete it's phase one work with the National Outdoor Learning Initiative. Over 500 volunteers have contributed to what will become a comprehensive guide to re-opening schools using the outdoors. I'm honored to be helping Green Schoolyards America complete it's phase one work with the National Outdoor Learning Initiative. Over 500 volunteers have contributed to what will become a comprehensive guide to re-opening schools using the outdoors.
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Outdoors Empowered Network
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United States
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Program Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, Executive Director
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2019
I forged lasting partnerships with outdoor industry executives, government and non-profit staff, and marketing professionals across the U.S. I orchestrated six national conferences to illuminate the need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for member organizations featuring nationally renowned keynote speakers (Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, and Denver). I authored dozens of successful grant proposals, LOIs, and reports directed toward private (local and national), State, and Federal level organizations. Founded and expanded network from two California based memberships to a total of ten member programs across the U.S., impacting 50K youth annually.
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Associate Director
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
Managed both development and program staff. Supported major donor development. Database and marketing management. Operations. Managed both development and program staff. Supported major donor development. Database and marketing management. Operations.
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Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT)
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, CEO
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Jan 1999 - Sep 2012
• Founded and led organization through 12 years of growth and 20,000 youth served. • Raised over $5 million in donations from foundations, individuals and corporations in tenure at BAWT to date. • Co-created the Camping at the Presidio Program, a nationally recognized model for “near nature” experiences for urban youth. • Built partnerships with National Park Service, Presidio Trust and Golden Gate Parks Conservancy, the collaborative partners that make up the Camping at the Presidio Program.• Expanded marketing efforts resulting in the creation of two websites (multiple full scale revisions), three Facebook pages, print advertisements in national publications, email marketing campaigns, and successful earned media examples.• Grew a regional organization and established 3 offices in the Bay Area serving over 6,000 youth annually, from Los Angeles to the Oregon boarder.
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Education
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2000 - 2001
San Francisco State University
Master's Degree, (in progress), Education -
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University of New Orleans
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1990 - 1993
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
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