Doreen Harrison

Background

About Doreen Harrison

22 YEARS LEADERSHIP IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Transformational leader; organizational leadership and community development Strong public advocacy approach to issues of social justice and community transformation Worked to improve rights and well-being of minority populations and those living in poverty including women, persons of Latina heritage, LGBTIQ adults/youth, homeless individuals and families, victims of domestic violence, at-risk youth and disabled citizens through programs of direct service and advocacy Oversaw the development of the area’s first rapid re-housing program for chronically homeless populations Record of building and invigorating organizational teams to achieve strong and mission-driven goals Inspire volunteers/empower reports Dynamic presenter and public educator Stimulate community will in agency’s favor and fashion ways through which citizens and institutions work together to make social change and create a more socially just and equitable future for all its citizens, especially the most vulnerable SOPHISTICATED FUNDRAISER Specialize in building the case for support and development communications Leadership relationship building: individual, family, corporate, and community foundations Successfully launch fundraiser events, as well as other creative fundraisers, resulting in new individual, corporate and foundation donors Develop/secure grants and proposals Initiate and cultivate collaborative relationships with key industry and governmental partners Experienced working with boards of directors, volunteers, and high net-worth individuals Led organization through paradigm shift to a culture of fundraising - all have translated to generous returns for my employers -