LaNita King
Washington,District of Columbia
Summary
Experienced non-profit professional with nearly a decade of strategic fundraising, programmatic, and partnership related experience across several issue and advocacy areas. Decisive leader with expertise in building successful grassroots support networks and issue-based campaigns and programs. Dedicated to supporting and advancing organizational missions centered around making strong, positive change that brings prosperity and equity to all.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Director
Demand Justice
06.2020 - Current
- Managed and developed the Demand Justice Institute (DJI), the long term judicial pipeline project in five states; Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Virginia
- Shepherded two DJI participants through the judicial process in Wisconsin where they became judges on the Court of Appeals and Circuit Court
- Managed teams of in-state consultants to build out the year-long program including the planning and execution of a three day conference, overseeing and approving the development of the curriculum, managing the competitive application and interview process, managing the structured mentorship program and scheduling regular opportunities of engagement for each DJI class
- Oversaw the creation and engagement of a robust DJI steering committee in each programmatic state by conducting outreach calls, hosting regular steering committee meetings, and hosting receptions for over 100 elected officials, current and former judges, academics, and political strategists across five states
- Provided critical support to two major Supreme Court vacancy campaigns in 2020 and 2022 which included convening regular meetings, developing clear agendas and briefing memos, spearheading all follow-up conversations with partners and allies and overseeing the execution of campaign tactics
- Served as a liaison during in-person lobby meetings between elected officials and their staff on Capitol Hill and Demand Justice volunteers from across the country with the goal of moderating a discussion around judicial policies that affect their constituencies.
Senior Program Manager
The Groundwork Collaborative/The Hub Project
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with the communications, digital, research, and policy teams to create and implement effective interventions that advance the core mission of the Groundwork Collaborative
- Designed and implemented Groundwork’s grassroots partnership program, cultivating and sustaining over 150 partnerships from 10 economic roundtables hosted across the country
- Primary duties included building and sustaining relationships with partners and allies and ensuring marginalized voices and stories were included in conversations across the progressive space including but not limited to conference panels and Groundwork reporting, and creating a partner-based newsletter
- Advised and provided strategic support for inaugural programs and large-scaled events, including an annual conference, communications support, and invite-only dinner discussions.
Development Manager
The Voter Participation Center
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed external fundraising and advocacy consultants with the goal of growing internal capacity for donor operations
- Managed correspondence between partner organizations, funders, foundations, and state donor tables including partnership summits, board meetings, press calls, and more including the management of relationships with Agua Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and the Ford Foundation
- Executed the nonprofit donor process including but not limited to writing proposals, grant reports, and presentations; and conducted outreach for fundraising events, including sponsor solicitation and tracking
- Planned and executed organizational events in tandem with the communications and outreach teams including the annual summit, donor receptions and dinners, and conferences
- Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic communications and provide general support for the communications team during the election year by tracking local and state races and ballot initiatives
- Developed and implemented civic engagement and research plans with consultants and managed the organization's involvement in the 2016 DNC Convention in Philadelphia.
State Party Victory Fund Coordinator
Democratic National Committee
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Executed planning for Victory Fund (VF) mailings including establishing the mail plan strategy and managing the production process and was the liaison between DNC staff, state chairs, and executive directors to field any questions about the fundraising program
- Assisted the DNC Direct Mail fundraising programs, including but not limited to proofing, approving strategy, managing invoices and reconciliations, and other special projects as needed
- Managed the DNC’s event and merchandise production needs by coordinating with consultants to design, print, and ship event collateral and merchandise for the DNC store.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Communication
American River College
Skills
- Project Creation and Management
- Partnership Management
- Consultant Management
- Public Speaking
- Fundraising and Development
- Event Planning and Management
- CRM Management
- Project Management
- Google Suite
- Asana
- NGP Van
- Budgeting
Timeline
Campaign Director
Demand Justice
06.2020 - Current
Senior Program Manager
The Groundwork Collaborative/The Hub Project
10.2018 - 05.2020
State Party Victory Fund Coordinator
Democratic National Committee
12.2016 - 11.2017
Development Manager
The Voter Participation Center
08.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Communication
American River College
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