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Leah Fox-Greenberg

Memphis,TN

Summary

Multi-talented leader bringing two decades of experience as a successful non-profit fundraiser and team leader. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Passionate executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Non-profits change and grow. I would love to help grow your mission.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director/ Board Consultant

Coliseum Conservancy
Memphis, TN
01.2024 - Current
  • Created structure for the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. This includes making sure 501c(3) is in compliance,
  • Have started to Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development. This includes working with professionals in the Preservation community.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including cultivating and recruiting board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and members of City and County leadership.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Memphis Heritage, Inc
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw a 75% increase in donations year over year
  • Sett up operations and rental structure for Howard Hall the home owned by Memphis Heritage
  • Worked with Board of Directors to re-brand post COVID
  • Created new revenue streams with event space rental, Heritage Building Supply and The Newman Photo Collection
  • Produced all fundraising a program events
  • Created new Budget/GL coding and put in place GAP principles
  • Created operations procedures for staff, board and membership
  • Re-Established Dormant or broken relationships with donors/advocates/City and State Officials

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP/RECRUITMENT

Girl Scouts Heart of the South
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed a staff of 10+ to Recruit and help manage volunteers in TN/MS/AR
  • Instituted National policies on a regional level including new training for staff and volunteers
  • Assisted with all fundraising events
  • Ran programs for adult leaders such as WE Lead and National Program Training
  • Worked with CEO on new programs and marketing to Memphis
  • Created new partnerships with Shelby County Schools ad Community Orgs Choose 901 etc...
  • Saw increased numbers in both Girl and Adult members annually

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

The Junior League of Memphis
Memphis, TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw staff of eight employees in a membership organization of 1600
  • Increased annual giving through new "Giving Tuesday" programs as well as direct asks to donors
  • Instituted Major Gift levels and conducted trainings on fundraising "asks"
  • Created new sponsorship programs and brought in over $80,000 in sponsorship revenue
  • Created increased revenue streams with event space rental
  • Produced grants for both foundations as well as CRA funds with banking institutions
  • Put in place operations procedures for staff and membership

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Chicago, IL
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for raising $1.2 million annually, so that all students could attend the school, no matter their financial status
  • Executed three major fundraising events for the Academy
  • Fostered relationships with major donors who provided annual gifts, from $1,800 to $50,000+ a year
  • Used current students to help sell tickets to fundraising events and also used students to work at events
  • Saw increase of giving with the use of students at events
  • Provided input on annual Academy budget and set annual goals for giving

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Fairygodmother Foundation
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Raised funds to grant 100 wishes a year to adults, 18 and over, facing terminal illness
  • As first Development Director, created fundraising events that raised over $500,000 to grant wishes
  • Through grant writing, was awarded funds to grant wishes from multiple foundations
  • Found alternative ways to fundraise, including volunteer gift-wrapping, booths and volunteer assistance at Chicago festivals
  • Made it possible for inclusion of Fairygodmother Foundation in the Federal Government employee giving program the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Education

BA - Journalism, Art History, Fine Arts

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
01.1997

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Operating Budgets
  • Capital expenditures
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Risk Management
  • Board governance
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Contract Management
  • Organizational Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director/ Board Consultant

Coliseum Conservancy
01.2024 - Current

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Memphis Heritage, Inc
01.2021 - 05.2023

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP/RECRUITMENT

Girl Scouts Heart of the South
01.2019 - 01.2021

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

The Junior League of Memphis
01.2016 - 01.2018

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Ida Crown Jewish Academy
01.2003 - 01.2008

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Fairygodmother Foundation
01.1998 - 01.2003

BA - Journalism, Art History, Fine Arts

Drake University

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