Karina Damiani

-Lead community engagement and partner relations for a national LGBTQ+ nonprofit advancing inclusive fitness and wellness.

Tracked and analyzed campaign performance across digital and community channels, providing insights on engagement, participation, and program impact to guide strategic decisions

● Serve as a primary liaison with external partners, vendors, and collaborators, ensuring alignment with organizational values, messaging, and goals

Collaborated with Executive Leadership to create and deploy targeted email, social, and digital content for donors, partners, gyms, and LGBTQ+ community stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

● Oversee the development of campaign and stewardship materials, including digital assets, partner toolkits, and community-facing communications, while monitoring timelines and budget compliance

● Support donor and partner segmentation strategies to better engage gyms, sponsors, individual donors, and community supporters

● Contribute to meeting and growing annual fundraising and partnership revenue goals through relationship-based engagement, digital campaigns, community initiatives, advocacy-driven appeals, and mission-aligned collaborations

Developed and implemented multi-channel engagement and fundraising strategies that integrated digital outreach, community storytelling, and partner amplification, resulting in enhanced donor acquisition and retention

Planned and managed annual calendars for fundraising campaigns, stewardship touchpoints, partner activations, and community engagement initiatives, ensuring timely execution and alignment across teams

● Oversee and support the OUTAthlete mentor program, ensuring meaningful athlete-mentor engagement.

• Conducted 1:1 check-ins and provided support to young LGBTQ+ athletes in OUTAthlete scholarship program, fostering their development and well-being
• Tracked and reported athletes' progress and participation, informing data-driven program adjustments to enhance support
• Oversee aspects of program evaluation, data collection, and reporting
• Oversaw day-to-day program operations to ensure consistent support for participants
• Provided oversight and supported the OUTAthlete mentor program.
• Support the OUTAthlete application process, including conducting interviews with potential scholarship recipients
• Maintained regular communication with internal and external partners, strengthening collaboration and enhancing program effectiveness
• Update and maintain financial records for gym partnerships

• Managed marketing, finances, organized workouts, and guided students in nutrition to enhance overall program effectiveness.
• Facilitated personal growth through skill development and mindset transformation initiatives, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Operated own business, delivering online fitness classes while supporting students' nutrition and mindset.
• Coordinated logistics for community engagement initiatives and events, ensuring smooth execution and participant satisfaction.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop inclusive wellness programs and services.
• Facilitated communication between team members and external partners for project updates.
• Monitored resource allocation to ensure efficient use of materials and support services.

• Coached and mentored fellow coaches, organized classes, and facilitated student/client development
• Delivered exceptional coaching service by addressing client questions and concerns while tailoring approaches to individual skills and fitness levels
• Coached for over 7 years, primarily in a shadow capacity due to visa restrictions.
• Collaborated with team and independently addressed challenges to find effective solutions
• Supported team members during challenges, fostering a positive and resilient team environment
• Executed a highly successful fundraising event, raising nearly 4 thousand dollars.