Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Old Dominion University

Senior Program Director, Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation

► Manage annual portfolio of approximately $30 million to support project-based and reform-oriented efforts aimed at advancing systemic change to improve postsecondary persistence and degree completion for students from underserved backgrounds
► Oversee strategy development inclusive of literature scans, cluster evaluations, and stakeholder interviews to create theories of action 
► Maintain a diverse portfolio of grants across populations served, geographies supported, and intervention employed
► Collaborate with ECMC Group leadership, human resources, information technology, general counsel, finance, and corporate affairs 
► Supervise portfolio-wide financial and programmatic monitoring through formal annual reporting and informal quarterly updates 
► Share foundation impact and grantee success via internal and external memos, blogposts, op-eds, videos, and social media posts
► Promote the goals of ECMC Foundation by participating in panel discussions, offering remarks during webinars, delivering keynote addresses for groups between 10 and 350 during national conferences, grantee convenings, and regional trainings  
► Manage the programs, guest lists, communications, consultants, and logistics for Foundation-hosted virtual and in-person convenings and topic-specific events from small gatherings of 10 individuals to large events with more than 250 attendees
► Partner with other funders to pool funding, participate in affinity groups, share learnings, and join strategic alignment networks
► Promote a culture that values equity, urgency, responsiveness, curiosity, humility, innovation, and collaboration
► Serve on the senior leadership team; manage six program officers across three offices and oversee consultants and interns 
► Present portfolio updates and new requests to ECMC Group (financial services company) Board of Directors four times annually

ECMC Foundation

Senior Program Director

► Managed the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) Commitments to Action portfolio (new, specific, measurable initiatives)
► Helped student, nonprofit, for-profit, university, and government leaders brainstorm new approaches to address specific global challenges, outline an action plan with time frame, measurable goals, and strategize to monitor and evaluate progress
► Developed and managed networking, mentoring, and training programs and resources to help CGI U students achieve their goals
► Oversaw the Outstanding Commitment Awards grants program funded by the Walmart Foundation
► Collected progress reports from commitment-makers, entered data into Raiser’s Edge, analyzed and evaluated metrics
► Prepared qualitative and quantitative reports, briefs, and talking points for President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and other executive-level staff
► Hired, managed, and supervised staff; collaborated with and managed staff from other departments as needed
► Contributed to all aspects of CGI U including outreach and selection of meeting attendees, member services, database management
► Identified commitment-makers for speaking engagements, public recognition, multimedia highlights, and press opportunities
► Assisted with the preparation, facilitation, and programming of CGI-sponsored convenings specifically addressing opportunity youth, veterans, and girls and women; worked with participants to form partnerships and launch new initiatives for these populations

Clinton Global Initiative

Commitments Senior Manager

► Planned four strategic recruitment campaigns annually in Massachusetts, which included participating in career fairs and networking events, holding information sessions, tabling at colleges and in the community, and sending mass mailings
► Visited top volunteer producing colleges and universities (Amherst, Harvard, Mt. Holyoke, MIT, Smith, UMASS Amherst, Wellesley, Williams) and 10 second tier schools 
Recruited, screened, interviewed, nominated, and assisted approximately 165 qualified applicants from Massachusetts communities and universities annually
► Prepared a budgetary and activity plan and submitted financial and productivity reports each quarter  
► Utilized in-house database to manage information, assess patterns, and plan strategically
► Managed a part-time off-site recruiter, trained 10 new employees, created training materials, and provided feedback to new employees on interviewing techniques, planning campaigns, and managing files
► Complied with policy and procedures regarding the security and confidentiality of personally identifiable information (PII)

United States Peace Corps

Outreach Specialist

► Met with national and international organizations to solicit support for local organizations
► Secured a grant for $5,125 from the Small Projects Assistance Program sponsored by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for community projects
► Facilitated program development with local organizations, including: camps, clubs, and seminars
► Assisted community groups with fundraising, including campaign planning, grant writing, and community canvassing
► Helped local organizations with organizational needs related to their mission, planning, knowledge management, administration, outreach, and evaluation
► Participated in a three month pre-service language and skill training, and workshops on HIV/AIDS, youth development, non-governmental organizations, and project development and management

NGO Advisor

► Designed a reception plan for the 2005 Festival which ran from April 21 - May 22, 2005
► Hosted 15 receptions for donors, sponsors, and partners, from small get-togethers of 10 to large gatherings of 550 people
► Cultivated guest lists, mailed invitations, collected RSVPs, and arranged for logistical, catering, and floral needs 
► Partnered with local government agencies, corporations, universities, and nonprofits to co-host five events

Virginia Arts Festival

Receptions Coordinator

► Recruited students, faculty, and staff for all service events, including 10 campuswide events
► Evaluated 16 Community Service Scholars: reviewed program goals, visited their volunteer sites, and met with their supervisors
► Worked with national and local groups such as Rock the Vote, Campus Compact, Break Away, Learning to Give, and the Corporation for National and Community Service
► Managed two undergraduate volunteers, delegating tasks and providing feedback
► Planned, fundraised for, and supervised 17 participants for the University’s first Alternative Spring Break in Atlanta, GA

IUPUI

Graduate Assistant, Office of Community Service

► Utilized in-house curriculum and personal experience to teach about grantmaking and grant writing
► Co-facilitated training sessions for the Youth Innovation Fund members, an initiative organized by the Academy for Educational Development (AED) and the Kellogg Foundation
► Hosted one-day trainings for youth grantmakers in Ohio and Kansas

Community Partnerships with Youth, Inc

Consultant

► Advised on grants as one of 10 local grantmakers collaborating to fund summer youth programs in the Indianapolis area   
► Conducted site visits with prospective, current, and previous grantees in the arts, education, and social services 
► Created a financial form to standardize financial data from applicants for the board 
► Conducted a resource pattern analysis to study funding trends from 1952-2002

The Clowes Fund, Inc.

Program Intern

► Examined 15 individual bequests and summarized planned gift expectancy and biographical information
► Researched and updated professional advisors' email addresses and other pertinent information in The Norfolk Foundation's FIMS database and created affiliation codes to segment the individuals for marketing purposes
► Reviewed 50 years of board minutes to identify 600 scholarship recipients in an effort to honor previous and current scholars
► Distributed planned giving resources for local financial and legal advisors and maintained The Norfolk Foundation’s Planned Giving Design Center website

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Development Intern

► Developed a comprehensive plan for the Speak Out for Kids 2001-2002 campaign including working with the organizations Youth On Board and Challenge Day 
► Held a focus group for 30 high school students concerning their participation in a hospital program and compiled results for an article published in the hospital’s quarterly publication “Opening Doors”
► Wrote a grant proposal to the hospital auxiliary for a program in partnership with the Maine Alliance for Arts Education entitled Building Community Through the Arts

Northern Light Health

Public Relations Intern

► Organized a three-day summer leadership experience for 200 youth grantmakers from Michigan
► Created a six-page newsletter that was sent to more than 500 youth grantmakers, foundations, and advisors
► Shared youth grantmaking best practices with Council of Michigan Foundations members and office guests from around the world
► Interviewed by an Associated Press reporter about youth grantmaking for an article that ran in several newspapers, including “The Wall Street Journal"

Council of Michigan Foundations

Russell Mawby Intern

► Counseled, guided, motivated, and oversaw 26 residents on the Honors College co-ed wing
► Encouraged residents to participate in building wide contests, including: blood drives, GPA contests, and donation drives
► Participated in a six-week training class, three years of two week in-services, and weekly staff meetings
► Facilitated programs and counseled residents under nine categories: Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Life Planning, Social, Emotional, Cultural, Sexual, and Political
► Covered weekly desk shifts, bi-weekly and weekend overnight duty shifts
► Organized a campus-wide effort of 65 Resident Assistants at Old Dominion University to send the Residence Life staff of New York University individual care packages after September 11, 2001

Resident Assistant

► Helped students with major and career choices
► Provided students with resume, cover letter, and interview tips
► Assisted students in finding full-time, part-time, and internship positions
► Conducted tours of the career center for individuals, or groups ranging in size from two to 30 students

Counselor, Career Management Center

► Taught skiers of all levels from beginners to advanced, between the ages of four and 60
► Explained techniques to children at their level, then briefed parents on their progress
► Conducted private lessons and group lessons ranging in size from one to 20 students
► Trained new instructors on teaching methods, group management, and safety procedures

Jennifer Zeisler