Experience

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  The Chronicle of Philanthropy

  • Contributing Editor

    • Jun 2017 - Present

    I write two weekly columns about grant making and executive moves for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, as well as report on major gifts to higher ed and nonprofit groups in the Big Charitable Gifts database

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  Self-employed writer

  • Boston, MA

  • Freelance writer and grant researcher

    • Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
    • Boston, MA

    I conduct grant research on behalf of start-up nonprofit groups that serve at-risk youths and students at failing schools. In this capacity, I’ve written in-depth profiles of foundations that may be good fundraising targets to help these organizations build their capacity and expand into new territories. I've worked with clients in Boston, San Francisco, and Washington.

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  Tiggly

  • New York, NY

  • Blog Editor

    • Sep 2013 - Jan 2015
    • New York, NY

    One of the first employees of this tech start-up that designs learning apps for preschoolers, I oversaw the Tiggly Blog, a gathering place for parents to discuss e-learning, technology, and screen time for young children. I also helped develop the company's communications strategy and social-media presence, growing its Facebook following to more than 5,700 fans in just 16 months.

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  Immersion

  • Author

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

    A young-adult novel that retells the myth of Atlantis from the perspective of a teenager survivor. Available on Amazon and in audiobook format on Audible.com and iTunes.

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  EthicalStyle.com

  • West Hollywood, CA

  • Editor-in-chief

    • Jul 2008 - Oct 2011
    • West Hollywood, CA

    An online magazine and blog about eco-consumerism, fair trade, and other ethical issues in fashion.

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  Chronicle of Philanthropy

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Senior Editor

    • Aug 2004 - Jul 2008
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    The national newspaper of the nonprofit world. I managed the Grants section and the production team.