Experience

Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Director

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  As Co-Director, I'm part of a team leading the next phase of Changing the Narrative, as a campaign of NextFifty Initiative, continuing its innovative work to change how we think about aging and create a more inclusive society for all ages.

• Chief Of Staff

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Changing the Narrative is a campaign to change the way people think, talk and act about aging and ageism, to create communities where people of all ages thrive. As Chief of Staff, I help keep the train on the tracks. This means balancing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, keeping the big picture in sight, while handling the urgency of immediate demands. I manage relationships and coordinate lots of moving pieces, so that our work gets done as smoothly and… Show more Changing the Narrative is a campaign to change the way people think, talk and act about aging and ageism, to create communities where people of all ages thrive. As Chief of Staff, I help keep the train on the tracks. This means balancing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, keeping the big picture in sight, while handling the urgency of immediate demands. I manage relationships and coordinate lots of moving pieces, so that our work gets done as smoothly and effectively as possible.

• Content Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  I strategize and create messaging and content. I lead content development for the website, provide editorial oversight, and support communications for social media, public relations and supporter engagement.



The Logan School for Creative Learning

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Trustees

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Sara Breindel Communications

• Denver Metropolitan Area

• Marketer | Writer | Project Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Create marketing and educational content. Projects include educational material, blogging, press releases and marketing plans. Create marketing and educational content. Projects include educational material, blogging, press releases and marketing plans.



Seniors Resource Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

  Manage staff with limited resources to achieve goals • Editorial oversight and content creation for communications, publications (newsletters, annual reports) and collateral • Website content (Wordpress) • Manage social media • Plan and execute marketing strategy and tactics • Event planning for marketing and fundraising events • Speech writing • Development campaigns • PR coordination

• Marketing Coordinator (part-time)

  • Nov 2014 - Feb 2017

  Manage small department of part-time professionals handling the communications, events and online presence of an established leader in nonprofit service delivery for seniors. • Manage staff and interns on limited schedules to achieve departmental goals • Editorial oversight, content and production for communications, publications and collateral • Website content development • Oversee and maintain social media presence • Plan and execute marketing initiatives for… Show more Manage small department of part-time professionals handling the communications, events and online presence of an established leader in nonprofit service delivery for seniors. • Manage staff and interns on limited schedules to achieve departmental goals • Editorial oversight, content and production for communications, publications and collateral • Website content development • Oversee and maintain social media presence • Plan and execute marketing initiatives for individual departments • Consult on strategy and tactics for marketing and communications • Represent SRC on community committees and at events



Mile High Business Alliance

• Denver, CO

• Membership & Marketing Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  Wearer of many hats, supporting a scrappy non-profit with project management and building connections within the team and the community. Relationships/Membership: • Support business member requests and manage renewals • Engage members in current programs and events • Maintain strong relations with local business members and potential members Storytelling/Marketing & Communications: • Develop, promote and execute community-facing & membership campaigns • Create and… Show more Wearer of many hats, supporting a scrappy non-profit with project management and building connections within the team and the community. Relationships/Membership: • Support business member requests and manage renewals • Engage members in current programs and events • Maintain strong relations with local business members and potential members Storytelling/Marketing & Communications: • Develop, promote and execute community-facing & membership campaigns • Create and manage content for external communications (newsletters, press releases, collateral) and social media (Facebook, Twitter) • Write member spotlight stories and develop narrative for various purposes (blog, website) Project Management: • Coordinate projects in person and remotely • Handle event logistics and planning • Manage CRM database and content on Drupal website Show less Wearer of many hats, supporting a scrappy non-profit with project management and building connections within the team and the community. Relationships/Membership: • Support business member requests and manage renewals • Engage members in current programs and events • Maintain strong relations with local business members and potential members Storytelling/Marketing & Communications: • Develop, promote and execute community-facing & membership campaigns • Create and… Show more Wearer of many hats, supporting a scrappy non-profit with project management and building connections within the team and the community. Relationships/Membership: • Support business member requests and manage renewals • Engage members in current programs and events • Maintain strong relations with local business members and potential members Storytelling/Marketing & Communications: • Develop, promote and execute community-facing & membership campaigns • Create and manage content for external communications (newsletters, press releases, collateral) and social media (Facebook, Twitter) • Write member spotlight stories and develop narrative for various purposes (blog, website) Project Management: • Coordinate projects in person and remotely • Handle event logistics and planning • Manage CRM database and content on Drupal website Show less



Animal Help Now

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Coordinator

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  Support a growing nonprofit in developing its flagship program, AnimalHelpNow (www.ahnow.org), by picking up the slack in a variety of areas including research, grant and other content writing, strategizing, developing relationships and creating processes. - Research and evaluate potential grant sources. - Draft inquiries and grant proposals. - Create and maintain processes for tracking research results and progress. - Develop relationships with potential partners.… Show more Support a growing nonprofit in developing its flagship program, AnimalHelpNow (www.ahnow.org), by picking up the slack in a variety of areas including research, grant and other content writing, strategizing, developing relationships and creating processes. - Research and evaluate potential grant sources. - Draft inquiries and grant proposals. - Create and maintain processes for tracking research results and progress. - Develop relationships with potential partners. - Strategic planning and marketing support. Show less Support a growing nonprofit in developing its flagship program, AnimalHelpNow (www.ahnow.org), by picking up the slack in a variety of areas including research, grant and other content writing, strategizing, developing relationships and creating processes. - Research and evaluate potential grant sources. - Draft inquiries and grant proposals. - Create and maintain processes for tracking research results and progress. - Develop relationships with potential partners.… Show more Support a growing nonprofit in developing its flagship program, AnimalHelpNow (www.ahnow.org), by picking up the slack in a variety of areas including research, grant and other content writing, strategizing, developing relationships and creating processes. - Research and evaluate potential grant sources. - Draft inquiries and grant proposals. - Create and maintain processes for tracking research results and progress. - Develop relationships with potential partners. - Strategic planning and marketing support. Show less



Computershare

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Specialist

  • 2001 - 2006

  Marketing project manager for growing international competitor. Managed progressively increasing responsibilities in research and copywriting for a B2B services firm that grew from local to global. Repeated recognition for performance and selection for high-priority initiatives based on ability to successfully execute complex projects and consistently produce strong results. - Produce sales proposals, presentations and RFP responses. - Write and edit copy for collateral… Show more Marketing project manager for growing international competitor. Managed progressively increasing responsibilities in research and copywriting for a B2B services firm that grew from local to global. Repeated recognition for performance and selection for high-priority initiatives based on ability to successfully execute complex projects and consistently produce strong results. - Produce sales proposals, presentations and RFP responses. - Write and edit copy for collateral, communications and procedures. - Develop, write and execute direct mail, email and telemarketing campaigns. - Develop and maintain branding and messaging. - Write and edit client and employee newsletters and articles. - Research: competitive analysis, target markets, client loyalty, product development. - Additional project management: CRM conversion, client survey analysis, staff training. Show less Marketing project manager for growing international competitor. Managed progressively increasing responsibilities in research and copywriting for a B2B services firm that grew from local to global. Repeated recognition for performance and selection for high-priority initiatives based on ability to successfully execute complex projects and consistently produce strong results. - Produce sales proposals, presentations and RFP responses. - Write and edit copy for collateral… Show more Marketing project manager for growing international competitor. Managed progressively increasing responsibilities in research and copywriting for a B2B services firm that grew from local to global. Repeated recognition for performance and selection for high-priority initiatives based on ability to successfully execute complex projects and consistently produce strong results. - Produce sales proposals, presentations and RFP responses. - Write and edit copy for collateral, communications and procedures. - Develop, write and execute direct mail, email and telemarketing campaigns. - Develop and maintain branding and messaging. - Write and edit client and employee newsletters and articles. - Research: competitive analysis, target markets, client loyalty, product development. - Additional project management: CRM conversion, client survey analysis, staff training. Show less



American Securities Transfer

• Marketing

  • 1996 - 2001

  Supported sales and marketing initiatives for a regional business in the financial services industry. Responsible for a range of projects crucial to a growing local business, from writing winning sales proposals and presentations to implementing and managing a contact database and website. Worked across departments and with all levels of staff on marketing and communications projects like new product roll-outs, internal and external communications and user manuals. This company was… Show more Supported sales and marketing initiatives for a regional business in the financial services industry. Responsible for a range of projects crucial to a growing local business, from writing winning sales proposals and presentations to implementing and managing a contact database and website. Worked across departments and with all levels of staff on marketing and communications projects like new product roll-outs, internal and external communications and user manuals. This company was acquired in 2001 and eventually became Computershare Investor Services. Show less Supported sales and marketing initiatives for a regional business in the financial services industry. Responsible for a range of projects crucial to a growing local business, from writing winning sales proposals and presentations to implementing and managing a contact database and website. Worked across departments and with all levels of staff on marketing and communications projects like new product roll-outs, internal and external communications and user manuals. This company was… Show more Supported sales and marketing initiatives for a regional business in the financial services industry. Responsible for a range of projects crucial to a growing local business, from writing winning sales proposals and presentations to implementing and managing a contact database and website. Worked across departments and with all levels of staff on marketing and communications projects like new product roll-outs, internal and external communications and user manuals. This company was acquired in 2001 and eventually became Computershare Investor Services. Show less