StarlightDirector
Jul. 1999 - Dec. 2004Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesLed program serving 800+ homeless individuals, providing 8,000 articles of clothing, 5,000 meals, and case management services. Oversaw fundraising, street outreach, drop-in center, case management, counseling, and crisis response to adults and youth struggling with homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. Sourced, recruited, screened, and trained hundreds of volunteers/interns and facilitated staff hiring. Helped the organization receive its first federal and municipal grants and was responsible for all grant reporting. Represented the organization with donors, local churches and community partners, nonprofits, and government officials. Chaired a state-wide public policy committee related to youth homelessness, meeting with local, state, and federal officials. Spoke to groups of 5 to 1,500 at numerous events throughout Massachusetts and New England. Organized and emceed three conferences related to homelessness services. Coordinated New England-wide federal grant writing training with a national partner for the Federal Department of Health and Human Services with the state's Lieutenant Governor as a guest speaker. Provided nonprofit consulting and capacity building in local nonprofits as part of a large federal grant program. Coordinated quarterly newsletter, fundraising events, and annual appeals.