Jovanna Anzaldua
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Creative problem solver and solutions-oriented leader. Brings valuable expertise in strategy, nonprofit management and communications. Attentive to detail with extensive experience in coordinating collaborative, cross-departmental team projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Institutional Strategy & Writing
League of Conservation Voters
10.2021 - Current
- Leads strategic planning efforts around cross-team communication and funder projects
- Manages LCV's climate, democracy and community and civic engagement portfolio through the development and implementation of cross-team collaborative processes and workflows
- Utilizes internal and external databases and programs for collaborative, remote work and record keeping in accordance with established processes and procedures
- Regularly evaluates and enhances team work approaches and implements change management processes that minimized disruptions while maintaining forward momentum on projects
- Serves as a thought leader and offers recommendations on internal and external approaches
- Champions and contributes to the authentic integration of LCV's commitment to racial justice and equity
Development Director
She the People
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with staff, board members and external partners to ensure that strategic plans aligned with current funding commitments and future funding opportunities
- Developed strong working relationships with Board members; regularly attending Board meetings, preparing Board members for fundraising opportunities and contributing to Board reports
- Supported colleagues at all levels of the organization on a wide range of projects as needed on a small but mighty team
- Supervised contractors and part time development staff
- Managed all aspects of STP's robust and rapidly growing fundraising program to further the mission of building power for women of color across the US
Development Director
Provide Inc.
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed comprehensive development related project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones
- Spearheaded the creation of development team manual and workplans
- Represented Development department internally to provide cross departmental thought partnership
- Built a strong, skilled Development department and supervised Development Coordinator and Major Gifts Officer
- Worked alongside the Executive Director, staff, board of directors and key partners to attract the philanthropic resources necessary to fuel the mission of Provide
- Promoted from Strategic Communications & Grants Manager position
Education
Masters of Public Administration -
Arizona State University
05.2012
Bachelors of Arts, Communications -
Arizona State University
05.2009
Skills
- Complex project management
- Board stewardship
- Creativity and innovation
- Strategic planning and execution
- Verbal and written communication
- Partnership development
- Managing up and sideways
- Operations management
Pronouns
she/her
Professional And Board Affiliations
Slow Food Phoenix & Global Chapters
- Board Member, 2024- Present
- Member, 2022- Present
- Arizona Snail of Approval Founding Committee Member
Cherry Bombe- Women in Food
- Member, 2022- Present
Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Executive Board Member, 2020- 2023
- IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) Committee Chair, 2021- 2022
Arizona Family Health Partnership
- Board Member, 2015- 2021
- Chair, 2020 & Vice Chair, 2019
Certification
Fundraising and Sustainable Nonprofit Management, ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, Spring 2020
- Coursework included: Impactful Board Governance, Strategic Planning Boot Camp, Optimizing Nonprofit Resources, & Effective Financial Management Principles
Volunteering
Arizona Foundation for Women, 2015- Present
Timeline
Director of Institutional Strategy & Writing
League of Conservation Voters
10.2021 - Current
Development Director
She the People
07.2020 - 03.2021
Development Director
Provide Inc.
06.2017 - 07.2020
Masters of Public Administration -
Arizona State University
Bachelors of Arts, Communications -
Arizona State University
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