LINDSAY CONRAD
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in fundraising, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Proven success in driving organizational growth, managing teams, and creating impactful initiatives for national nonprofits.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Millennial Debt Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
10.2020 - Current
- Leads a national nonprofit driving generational engagement on fiscal responsibility
- Convenes millennial business and political leaders to shape policy
- Guides organizational fundraising efforts from a start-up nonprofit to a nearly $2 million organization
Owner and Consultant
Conrad Consulting/Pinewood Strategies
Knoxville, TN
06.2010 - Current
- Consults federal, state, and local candidates on political fundraising techniques and major donor giving
- Most recent clients include Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and former U.S. Senate candidate, Dr. Manny Sethi.
Director, Public Policy; Director, Education Programs
Connected Nation
Knoxville, TN
01.2014 - 10.2020
- Supported and guided Connected Nation’s broadband planning, research, and policy agendas
- Developed recommendations on the strategic direction and development of Connected Nation policy studies and messaging to stakeholders
- Monitored all current and forecasted federal and state broadband public policy legislation and initiatives
Director of Finance
Tennessee Republican Party
Nashville, TN
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Ran daily fundraising operations including all major donor, direct mail, and telemarketing efforts
- Coordinated all fundraising events for the Party
- Doubled the efforts of past annual Statesmen’s Dinners in 2009 and 2010 both in dollars raised and attendance
- Spearheaded the raising of more than $1.8 million in 2010 election efforts leading to the election of 15 new Republican seats in the state legislature
Deputy Finance Director
Lamar Alexander for Senate 2008
Nashville, TN
05.2007 - 11.2008
- Assisted in raising funds for Senator Alexander’s re-election success through the planning and implementation of fundraising events and major donor efforts
- Communicated with high-dollar donors and Political Action Committees as to fundraising goals, federal laws, and capabilities
Absentee/Early Voting Coordinator
Tennessee Victory
Nashville, TN
05.2006 - 11.2006
- Served the Republican National Committee’s Tennessee Victory program to support the election of Senator Bob Corker
- Spearheaded successful operation which dealt with over half of the total votes cast during the election
- Managed approximately 100 temporary workers
Education
Masters of Arts - Economics
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, French
Maryville College
Maryville, TN01.2007
Skills
- Fundraising strategy
- Policy development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Political advocacy
- Project management
- Team leadership
Timeline
President
Millennial Debt Foundation
10.2020 - Current
Director, Public Policy; Director, Education Programs
Connected Nation
01.2014 - 10.2020
Owner and Consultant
Conrad Consulting/Pinewood Strategies
06.2010 - Current
Director of Finance
Tennessee Republican Party
11.2008 - 06.2010
Deputy Finance Director
Lamar Alexander for Senate 2008
05.2007 - 11.2008
Absentee/Early Voting Coordinator
Tennessee Victory
05.2006 - 11.2006
Masters of Arts - Economics
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, French
Maryville College
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