Sesame WorkshopSenior Project Manager, US Social Impact
Jun. 2018 - May. 2021New York, New YorkHere, I managed relationship and community building with 23 partner organizations across 13 states for Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC). I promoted and delivered free Sesame Street resources into communities and supported the local work of partner organizations. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:
•Increased the number of partners from 7 to 23 in 3 years by networking with new organizations to understand their needs. •Partnered with local organizations to build independent sustainability through strategic roadmaps, effective fundraising, and communication plans. •Procured a total of $1M in grant funding to benefit the partner ecosystem. •Ideated and organized a live virtual event, attended and viewed by 350K+ children and families, featuring a 30-minute special with Elmo on Facebook and YouTube. The special offered support and resources for bouncing back and overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. •Launched the first text messaging campaign to drive awareness and engagement at the national and local levels. •Created a new online Partner Portal to enable members to showcase their initiatives and attract additional funding.