Columbus City Schools - OhioBusiness Partnerships Coordinator
Feb. 2006 - Jun. 2022Columbus, Ohio, United StatesRecruits, establishes, and fosters partnerships between the district, its schools, and 200 businesses, non-profits, and civic organizations, and facilitates communications between the district and its constituents. Leads special fundraising campaigns, projects, and events for the district. Works closely with partners in designing, implementing, and monitoring annual and long-range fundraising strategies, including the Columbus City Schools Education Foundation. Engages community in the work of the schools. Develops, organizes, and manages outreach initiatives that bring potential donors and community members into the schools (Principal for a Day, Guest Reader, and Community Care Day). Participation in programs increases annually.
Oversees district workforce campaigns for the United Way and Operation Feed. Organizes and implements special projects for district staff and students (America Saves Week for 2009).
Serves on the Project Mentor management team with representatives from Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Nationwide. Oversees donations of items to the district including books and school supplies.