VSN ManagementChief Executive Officer and Organization Manager
Nov. 2009Greater Los Angeles AreaFounded a philanthropic management firm focused on supporting high net‐worth and celebrity clientele create and develop philanthropic based organizations and or agendas. Developed comprehensive fundraising strategies for national and local organizations involving foundation grants, corporate contributions, and individual donor programs across a diverse arena of social and impact causes. Designed and provide technical/strategic assistance to non‐profit and philanthropic based organizations in multiple areas, including board and program development, community involvement, and brand strategy. Identify and recommend financial institution products to maximize organizational growth and sustainability. Coordinate and manage teams of 50+ volunteers, staff, and community leaders on various client initiatives and events.
• Curated educational, social, and environmentally impactful programs and initiatives on behalf of strong visible personalities with public profile brands, including Clorox, Nivea, YouTube, and United Airlines.
• Consulted with inspiring organizations like GEANCO in their storytelling and strategic partnerships that have resulted in significant and ongoing partnerships with Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated actors such as David Oyelowo, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Benedict Cumberbatch in a successful $990k Omaze campaign.
• Created a strategic timeline deliverables across multiple stakeholders.
Consulted and developed key relationships with numerous foundations, sector specialists, and necessary local and international stakeholders in 2014 to support the concerted effort to rescue 276 kidnapped female Nigerian students.
• Provided decision support to grow strategically and maintain organizational boards for numerous groups and brands.
• Organized a large‐scale fundraising event for a celebrity client within 72 hours; created Celebrity Basketball tournament and a poker tournament. The event hosted 200+ and exceeded the goal of $250k.