C. Alexis Wright
District Heights,MD
Summary
Strategic relationship manager with 15 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, business development, and grant stewardship. Cultivates partnerships with corporate funders and community leaders to advance mission-aligned initiatives. Designs engagement strategies that deepen partnerships and generate measurable impact. Facilitates complex conversations and translates stakeholder insights into actionable strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Stewardship and Philanthropic Culture
NeighborWorks America
02.2019 - 03.2026
- Facilitated relationship stewardship for a national portfolio of philanthropic partners contributing $10–25M annually in funding.
- Led engagement strategies strengthening relationships with national funders, intermediaries, and mission-aligned stakeholders supporting housing, financial capability, and community development initiatives.
- Designed and executed strategic engagement plans to deepen stakeholder trust and advance organizational priorities.
- Partnered with senior leadership to host executive briefings, convening's, site visits, panels, and national events (10–2,000 participants).
- Translated partner feedback and sector trends into actionable insights that informed organizational strategy and messaging.
- Activated sponsorships and stakeholder events to enhance organizational reputation and visibility.
- Collaborated across communications, development, and program teams to align external engagement with strategic goals.
- Represented organization in cross-sector forums and national convening's focused on housing and financial health.
- Managed consultants and project teams to execute successful engagement initiatives aligned with national programming goals.
- Implemented communication strategies improving partner response rates by 10% annually.
- Participated in enterprise strategic planning shaping organizational priorities (2022–2025).
REDI Executive Committee Co-Lead
NeighborWorks America
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Designed organization-wide REDI scorecard, increasing engagement survey results by 70%.
- Co-led enterprise race, equity, diversity & inclusion strategy with executive leadership to enhance organizational culture.
- Facilitated dialogue between leadership and stakeholders to strengthen transparency, trust, and shared understanding.
- Established employee resource group resulting in three institutional policy improvements.
Coordinator, Resource Development
NeighborWorks America
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Supported national fundraising and grant initiatives generating $25–50M annually.
- Coordinated engagement among corporate partners, funders, and internal leadership to strengthen collaborative efforts.
- Managed grant reporting, presentations, and executive communications to align stakeholders on shared outcomes and enhance transparency.
- Planned retreats, professional convenings, and stakeholder meetings to advance organizational strategy and foster collaboration.
Senior Assistant, Internal Audit
NeighborWorks America
05.2011 - 03.2016
- Produced executive-level reports, presentations, and Board Audit Committee materials to support decision-making and enhance transparency.
- Managed budgets and procurement processes, achieving a 20% cost reduction while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated information exchanges and coordinated audits as a trusted liaison across divisions, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
Support Specialist
NeighborWorks America
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Assisted team in resolving customer inquiries and issues effectively.
- Monitored and processed subscriptions, task orders, credit card reconciliations, invoices, and voucher payments to maintain financial accuracy and timeliness.
- Provided executive-level administrative support to CEO and Chief Audit Executive by managing calendars, arranging travel, preparing itineraries, and reconciling expenses to ensure seamless operations.
Administrative Assistant
Quinn Evans Architects
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Assisted lead project managers by preparing specifications and processing construction administration submittals, ensuring clear client communication to facilitate project progress.
- Proofread, edited, and assembled proposals and publications for marketing manager, contributing to high-quality client presentation deliverables.
Office Clerk/Correspondence Analyst
U.S. Department of Transportation
05.2000 - 12.2004
- Assigned and tracked external correspondence through web-based application, clearing five-year backlog and establishing policies that improved correspondence management.
- Proofread and assembled weekly briefings and White House reports for the Secretary of Transportation, ensuring timely delivery of critical information.
- Developed and managed registration process for international symposium, facilitating participation of high-level government delegations from nearly 200 countries.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
Cornell University
Online06-2022
Certificate - Nonprofit Organizational Management
NeighborWorks America
Washington, DC07-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Communications (60 Credits of Coursework)
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDSkills
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
Relationship & Partnership Management
Community Impact
Grant & Portfolio Stewardship
Executive Engagement & Convening's
Event & Forum Design
Narrative Strategy & Communications
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Analysis & Insight Development
Public Speaking & Facilitation
Microsoft Office PowerPoint Teams Canva CRM Systems
Timeline
REDI Executive Committee Co-Lead
NeighborWorks America
01.2022 - 12.2024
Manager, Stewardship and Philanthropic Culture
NeighborWorks America
02.2019 - 03.2026
Coordinator, Resource Development
NeighborWorks America
04.2016 - 02.2019
Senior Assistant, Internal Audit
NeighborWorks America
05.2011 - 03.2016
Support Specialist
NeighborWorks America
01.2008 - 05.2011
Administrative Assistant
Quinn Evans Architects
01.2006 - 12.2007
Office Clerk/Correspondence Analyst
U.S. Department of Transportation
05.2000 - 12.2004
Certificate - Project Management
Cornell University
Certificate - Nonprofit Organizational Management
NeighborWorks America
Some College (No Degree) - Communications (60 Credits of Coursework)
Prince George's Community College
Leadership and Professional Engagement
- Chapter President, Toastmasters International Club, 06/02/25-03/20/26
- Chapter VP, Public Relations, Toastmasters International Club, 06/01/23 - 06/01/24
- Project Management Professional Certificate, eCornell, 06/01/22
- Board Member, M.O.M.I.E.S. TLC, Washington, DC, 01/01/20, 12/01/22
- Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Facilitator Training, 07/01/19