Robin Cohen (she/her)
Director of Development and School Partnerships at Fenway High School- Claim this Profile
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Fenway High School
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development and School Partnerships
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Aug 2018 - Present
Founded in 1983, Fenway is devoted to providing a high-quality, personalized education to students from all over the city of Boston. At Fenway, we know and respect each student as an individual. Our faculty members work hard to ensure that each student is supported, connected, and intellectually challenged. We encourage creative, interdisciplinary thinking and active, engaged citizenship. Founded in 1983, Fenway is devoted to providing a high-quality, personalized education to students from all over the city of Boston. At Fenway, we know and respect each student as an individual. Our faculty members work hard to ensure that each student is supported, connected, and intellectually challenged. We encourage creative, interdisciplinary thinking and active, engaged citizenship.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
Lead strategy for $2.1M Annual Giving program through direct mail, special events, affinity-based giving, and board relations.
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Strategically expand Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston's annual giving program with a goal of significantly increasing the base of annual fund support from gifts up to $25,000. -Serve as fundraising liaison to local Clubs and coordinate and integrate Club and Main Office Fundraising efforts -Oversee Artemis Circle (women's leadership group), Friends Council (young professional leadership group) and Sandra M. Edgerley Family Engagement Series -Oversee a comprehensive direct mail program including production of agency newsletter, IMPACT. Oversee vendor relationship and integrate Main Office and Club direct mail programs. -Strategically manage a portfolio of top annual fund donors and prospects -Staff BGCB's Development and Marketing Committee -Coordinate all stewardship activities related to annual fund donors Show less
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2015
Lead strategy and build annual philanthropic support to Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston with gifts between $1 and $25,000- Oversee and work collaboratively on BGCB's direct mail program including renewal, acquisition and retention- Manage Friends Council, BGCB's next generation of leaders through philanthropic, social and volunteer engagement with BGCB's mission- Direct BGCB's women's leadership giving council, the Artemis Circle- Staff Board of Directors' Development and Marketing Committee- Develop new strategies to engage annual fund donors in BGCB activities- Strengthen donor base while building pipeline of mid-level to major donors Show less
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Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston
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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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Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Continue day to day functions of Senior Recruitment Coordinator while taking on the following additional responsibilities - Develop strategy and execute plan to establish young professional’s board for agency- Raise $15,000 annually through young professionals board through special events and charity bike ride, The Rodman Ride for Kids- Plan calendar of engagement strategies to further develop relationship between young professional community and agency- Serve as agency liaison between young professional’s board and agency- Work with Board of Directors to successfully broaden reach of agency’s brand and message- Cultivate existing relationships with supporters of agency to further agency’s recruitment and visibility goals- Manage relationships and projects with branding consultant, graphic designer and writer in establishing agency’s new branding strategy Show less
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
- Oversee agency’s annual recruitment efforts in matching 150 volunteers with children and 25 volunteers with adults with disabilities in one to one friendships- Manage all online communications and social media including Constant Contact, Facebook, Twitter and agency website- Build strategic partnerships with corporate, university and service partners to bolster recruitment efforts and target specific demographics for volunteerism- Plan quarterly “parlor meetings” and bar nights to promote volunteer recruitment - Staff Board of Directors Recruitment Committee and oversee board participation in agency’s volunteer efforts- Train Board of Directors and agency staff on agency’s brand and recruitment messaging Show less
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BES
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruiting Coordinator
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Jul 2007 - Feb 2008
Support the recruiting efforts of highly selective national fellowship program which includes: - conducting territory and applicant research - leading internal and external communications for organization regarding fellowship - planning of information sessions and meetings with various community leaders, applicants and community organizations - developing of recruitment strategy to include wide means of reaching potential applicants - serving as the liaison between three national recruiters and Boston office - overseeing all New England based recruiting efforts, meetings and applicants - supporting organization as needed Show less
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Clark University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Manager of Events Planning
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Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
-Planned and oversaw all events that took place on Clark University campus including: Admissions Open Houses, Presidential Dinners and Trustee Meetings, and other Campus activities. -Acted as a liaison between catering services, media services and physical plant departments. -Managed a staff of twenty student workers and two student managers. -Maintained calendar of campus and off campus events occurring in Higgins University Center. -Oversaw daily functions and maintenance of Higgins University Center. -Served as University representative to outside vendors and businesses. Show less
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Assistant Supervisor
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Sep 2003 - May 2006
Progressed from student caller to assistant supervisor in January 2005. - Raised more than $41,000 for Fiscal Year 2006. - Named “Caller of the Semester” 2005, awarded “Phone Room Leadership Award” 2006. -Responsible for informing alumni, parents and other potential donors about campus events. Progressed from student caller to assistant supervisor in January 2005. - Raised more than $41,000 for Fiscal Year 2006. - Named “Caller of the Semester” 2005, awarded “Phone Room Leadership Award” 2006. -Responsible for informing alumni, parents and other potential donors about campus events.
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Intern
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2006 - 2006
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Education
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Boston University
Certificate, Professional Fundraising -
Clark University
MPA, Non-Profit and Government Management -
Clark University
BA, Government and International Relations