Lori Blair
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Nora Blumenstein
I reported directly to Lori for almost 5 years at Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org. Her strategic thinking, passion for the mission, and commitment to the success of the organization make her stand out as a leader. I regularly observed Lori's willingness to learn new skills and accept additional responsibilities in order to advance the strategic direction of the organization. She fosters growth and trust within her team. I respect Lori's work ethic as well as her commitment to producing quality work and making informed, data-driven decisions. Lori is a clear communicator, a thoughtful question-asker, and an asset to the program team and the organization.
Nora Blumenstein
I reported directly to Lori for almost 5 years at Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org. Her strategic thinking, passion for the mission, and commitment to the success of the organization make her stand out as a leader. I regularly observed Lori's willingness to learn new skills and accept additional responsibilities in order to advance the strategic direction of the organization. She fosters growth and trust within her team. I respect Lori's work ethic as well as her commitment to producing quality work and making informed, data-driven decisions. Lori is a clear communicator, a thoughtful question-asker, and an asset to the program team and the organization.
Nora Blumenstein
I reported directly to Lori for almost 5 years at Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org. Her strategic thinking, passion for the mission, and commitment to the success of the organization make her stand out as a leader. I regularly observed Lori's willingness to learn new skills and accept additional responsibilities in order to advance the strategic direction of the organization. She fosters growth and trust within her team. I respect Lori's work ethic as well as her commitment to producing quality work and making informed, data-driven decisions. Lori is a clear communicator, a thoughtful question-asker, and an asset to the program team and the organization.
Nora Blumenstein
I reported directly to Lori for almost 5 years at Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org. Her strategic thinking, passion for the mission, and commitment to the success of the organization make her stand out as a leader. I regularly observed Lori's willingness to learn new skills and accept additional responsibilities in order to advance the strategic direction of the organization. She fosters growth and trust within her team. I respect Lori's work ethic as well as her commitment to producing quality work and making informed, data-driven decisions. Lori is a clear communicator, a thoughtful question-asker, and an asset to the program team and the organization.
Experience
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Fairmount Ventures
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Feb 2022 - Present
Partnering with non-profit and public sector clients to help them grow and thrive. For thirty years, Fairmount Ventures has been helping to transform the Philadelphia region by challenging clients to think big as they: • envision their purpose • develop dynamic, achievable plans for service delivery • connect ideas with partners, resources, and funding that bring them to life • create capacity to realize change, impact, and growth Partnering with non-profit and public sector clients to help them grow and thrive. For thirty years, Fairmount Ventures has been helping to transform the Philadelphia region by challenging clients to think big as they: • envision their purpose • develop dynamic, achievable plans for service delivery • connect ideas with partners, resources, and funding that bring them to life • create capacity to realize change, impact, and growth
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Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Vice President, Impact & Strategy
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Sep 1999 - Feb 2022
In partnership with global board and executive staff team, drive the success of organization with $14 million in assets. Guide international volunteers and supporters in 20 countries and territories to provide women and girls with access to education leading to economic empowerment. Through strategic long-range, annual and financial planning, accomplish strategic and financial goals while regularly exceeding key performance indicators. Key achievements include: • Direct strategy, innovation and impact growth by leading program, fund development and marketing communication teams. • Lead global Big Goal/Collective Impact initiative resulting in positive outcomes across the enterprise. • Drive fund development strategies to grow program impact including annual funds and capital campaigns. • Accelerate strategic change through stakeholder input, consistent messaging, inspiring presentations and print resources. • Design, implement, evaluate and grow global programs serving women and girls. Exceed output and outcome targets year after year. • Guide board of directors in making knowledge-based decisions for the growth and success of the organization. Show less
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Tecker International, LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Nov 2011 - Aug 2018
Worked with association and not-for-profit clients to solve complex organizational challenges. Through quantitative and qualitative research and facilitating group conversations, designed high impact strategies and sustainable solutions by: • Designing long-range strategic plans. • Aligning program portfolios to support strategy. • Assessing and redesigning governance structures. Worked with association and not-for-profit clients to solve complex organizational challenges. Through quantitative and qualitative research and facilitating group conversations, designed high impact strategies and sustainable solutions by: • Designing long-range strategic plans. • Aligning program portfolios to support strategy. • Assessing and redesigning governance structures.
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Education
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1996 - 1998
The University of New Mexico
MA, Political Science, International Relations -
1985 - 1989
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
BA, Political Science
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