Experience

Growald Climate Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Staff

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Catalyzing climate innovation and leadership through venture philanthropy.



Retooling for Growth

• Growth Strategist / Business Advisor

  • 2016 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area I help world-changing businesses to grow and visionary entrepreneurs to thrive. Working exclusively with mission-led enterprises, I provide assistance with growth planning, customer experience, leadership development, operational efficiency, and risk management. Through our work together, clients build their business acumen, work through their fears (both real and imagined), and get down and dirty in the unglamorous work of building an enterprise with strong bones and supple sinews… Show more I help world-changing businesses to grow and visionary entrepreneurs to thrive. Working exclusively with mission-led enterprises, I provide assistance with growth planning, customer experience, leadership development, operational efficiency, and risk management. Through our work together, clients build their business acumen, work through their fears (both real and imagined), and get down and dirty in the unglamorous work of building an enterprise with strong bones and supple sinews, allowing for rates of growth that are real and right for them. Show less



Mal Warwick Donordigital

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • May 2016 - Present

  Berkeley, CA Providing direct response fundraising, advocacy and marketing services for nonprofits nationwide.



Social Venture Institute Women

• Executive Producer

  • 2017 - 2020

  “The value of SVI Women is being in a room full of competent, wise and generous entrepreneurs, investors and change-makers who practice what they preach. This value is incalculable for anyone wanting to learn and grow in their own lives. Add to that a beautiful setting in the glorious hills of Northern CA, fabulous facilitation, and all of those people being WOMEN, and you have a recipe for perfection!” – Mary Waldner, Co-Founder, Mary’s Gone Crackers



Project Equity

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Chief Operations Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Project Equity helps businesses and communities discover the power of employee ownership.



Peace Coffee

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED)

• Strategist & Project Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  San Francisco Bay Area The California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED) is an early stage grant funding and professional development program for innovators working to bring clean energy concepts to market.



California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF)

• Strategic Advisor and Event Producer

  • 2015 - 2016

  San Francisco Bay Area The Great Energy Transition series is a quarterly virtual forum exploring the developments in the new energy economy. Participants include key stakeholder groups: banks, wealth management firms, VC firms, investors, activists, journalists and thought leaders.



Cutting Edge Capital

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor & Interim COO

  • Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Oakland, CA Assisted capital raising consulting group and law firm to scale products and services, strengthen client acquisition and retention, build organizational culture, and expand brand recognition.



Sungevity

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Power Group

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2013

  Oakland Established and managed all post-sale operations for fastest growing solar company in U.S. Grew staff from 3 to 180. Built and led 6 departments: project management, rebate & interconnection, engineering, installation, project finance & compliance, and customer service. Member of Sungevity Executive Team.

• Founding Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2010

  Berkeley, CA Established and managed start-up operations - Strategy & product development: first solar company to sell residential solar via the internet - Brand & mission: represented voice of the customer - Systems, processes, infrastructure: website, CRM, IT, financial, office, etc. - Sales Manager: hired and managed first sales staff - Operations Manager - Installation Manager: supervised installation crew, warehouse, scheduling - Human Resource Manager - member of Executive… Show more Established and managed start-up operations - Strategy & product development: first solar company to sell residential solar via the internet - Brand & mission: represented voice of the customer - Systems, processes, infrastructure: website, CRM, IT, financial, office, etc. - Sales Manager: hired and managed first sales staff - Operations Manager - Installation Manager: supervised installation crew, warehouse, scheduling - Human Resource Manager - member of Executive Team



David Brower Center

• United States
• Writing and Editing

• Project Director

  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2007

  Berkeley, CA As the project director, I opened an operations office, launched the capital campaign, fundraised, built operational structures, hired staff, managed community engagement, and organized events. I handed off the project to the founding Executive Director upon completion of building's permitting process and right before groundbreaking.



1000 Flowers

• Co-Founder & Co-Director

  • 2004 - 2006

  San Francisco Bay Area Co-director of 2004 election effort to register single women via “beauty kits” distributed to 2000 hair and nail salons in 48 states. Over 6-month campaign, an estimated 20,000 women were registered to vote. Responsibilities included developing campaign concept and strategy; building organizational infrastructure (database, volunteer base, distribution strategy, financial accounting); raising $100,000 via individual donors, online sales and events; and facilitating strategic planning process… Show more Co-director of 2004 election effort to register single women via “beauty kits” distributed to 2000 hair and nail salons in 48 states. Over 6-month campaign, an estimated 20,000 women were registered to vote. Responsibilities included developing campaign concept and strategy; building organizational infrastructure (database, volunteer base, distribution strategy, financial accounting); raising $100,000 via individual donors, online sales and events; and facilitating strategic planning process for 2006 and 2008 elections. Show less



Verite

• Development Consultant

  • Jun 2001 - Oct 2003

  San Francisco Bay Area Worked with Executive Director to diversify Verité’s revenue streams. Built successful relationships with foundations and expanded donor program. Created systems and structures to monitor fundraising objectives. Advised on development and strengthening of board of directors. Linked development and communication strategies. Verité is a nonprofit consulting organization working on global workplace issues.



Hollyhock

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Convenor & Facilitator, Social Venture Institute

  • Sep 1999 - Sep 2003

  British Columbia, Canada Planned, coordinated and facilitated Social Venture Institute, a yearly skill-sharing and networking event for over 100 mission-driven entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders. Acted as conference convener and facilitator during event, held annually at Hollyhock retreat center in British Columbia.



American Sustainable Business Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President for Network Development

  • Sep 1997 - May 2001

  San Francisco Bay Area Managed network of 400 social purpose entrepreneurs (businesses, non-profits, investors, and foundations). - Led three strategic planning exercises with staff and advisory board. - Prepared and presented annual budget of $800,000 for board approval. Developed monthly reporting system, tracked day-to-day cash flow, and oversaw annual fundraising objectives. - Prepared reports, proposals and policy recommendations for presentation to advisory board. Facilitated several board committees… Show more Managed network of 400 social purpose entrepreneurs (businesses, non-profits, investors, and foundations). - Led three strategic planning exercises with staff and advisory board. - Prepared and presented annual budget of $800,000 for board approval. Developed monthly reporting system, tracked day-to-day cash flow, and oversaw annual fundraising objectives. - Prepared reports, proposals and policy recommendations for presentation to advisory board. Facilitated several board committees and most board meetings. - Managed human resources including staff recruitment and hiring, implementation of personnel policies, staff evaluations and development. Acted as liaison to Tides Center, SVN’s fiscal agent. - Supervised planning and production of two national conferences per year (300 - 400 attendees). - Oversaw member recruitment and membership application review process. - Acted as interim president for 6 months. Show less



The Borneo Project

• Executive Director

  • 1994 - 1997

  San Francisco Bay Area



Rainforest Action Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor and Campaign Coordinator

  • 1992 - 1994

  San Francisco Bay Area Author of guide to Southeast Asia's rainforests: issues, threats, and organizations working to halt deforestation and gain rights of indigenous people living there. Also led campaign to halt logging and mining in Papua New Guinea.



WALHI Indonesia

• English Resource Volunteer with VIA (Volunteers in Asia)

  • 1988 - 1990

  Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia