MEREDITH MINOGUE
Center for Bronx Nonprofits: Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY
Jackson Heights,NY
22
years of professional experience
Dynamic, mission-driven professional with over a decade of experience in nonprofit administration, program management, and event coordination. Expertise in communications and fundraising events is complemented by a strong commitment to supporting initiatives focused on justice, equity, and the arts. Extensive background will be leveraged in a role that fosters impactful change and enhances community engagement. Skilled in building relationships and driving successful outcomes through strategic planning and collaboration.
Work History
Founder & Co-Producer
8 Years 5 Months- Conceived and executed 2 large scale benefit concerts at City Winery for Bronx Immigration Partnership and 1 at The Cutting Room for Her Justice on September 4, 2025.
- Responsible for the creative direction, onboarding and funding opportunities for the initiative.
- Maintains social media accounts via Hey Orca and manages mailing list and analytics.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance community engagement and support for justice initiatives.
- Established operational frameworks to coordinate concert logistics, ensuring seamless execution of events.
Administrative/Program Coordinator
8 Years- Coordinated and executed fundraising and community events, including conferences, leadership programs, and benefit performances, managing donor outreach, vendor relations, RSVP tracking, and day-of logistics.
- Drafted and distributed all stakeholder communications, including thank-you notes, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and event follow-ups, using Mailchimp and other digital platforms.
- Maintained and organized participant/donor databases (Mailchimp, ACT!, CRM) to track engagement and ensure accurate records for fundraising and program initiatives.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals, stewardship reports, and the organization’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, supporting long-term development goals.
- Supported advisory committees and leadership groups by scheduling meetings, preparing materials, taking minutes, and coordinating follow-up actions.
- Designed event invitations, promotional materials, and social media campaigns using Canva, resulting in a 30% increase in Facebook followers and 100% increase in X followers.
- Managed budgets, enrollment data, and records with precision and compliance, ensuring retention and graduation of 162 nonprofit leaders through Executive Management Certificate Programs.
- Conceived and produced large-scale events such as the Annual Women’s Conference.
- Coordinated program schedules and logistics for workshops and training sessions.
- Developed communication materials to promote educational opportunities within the community.
- Streamlined enrollment processes, enhancing student accessibility and engagement.
- Facilitated collaboration between faculty, staff, and community partners to support program goals.
Co-Founder/Managing Partner
2 Years- Founded and managed a multimedia, philanthropic dining club dedicated to healthy food, music, and Autism Awareness.
- Oversaw all aspects of company formation, marketing campaigns, donor engagement, and event logistics, resulting in multiple successful fundraising events.
- Facilitated team meetings to align objectives and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Assistant Director of Admissions, Chef’s Training Program
11 Years- Converted leads into 75–90 enrolled students per year, generating $1.25M in annual revenue with a 97% retention rate.
- Co-managed admissions for 13 professional training programs annually, ensuring compliance with NYSED and ACCET accreditation requirements.
- Maintained student and financial records, processing $10K–$50K in revenue weekly, and producing financial/activity reports.
- Drafted and distributed newsletters (Feed Your Soul) and managed promotional campaigns using Constant Contact, analyzing engagement metrics to refine strategy.
- Authorized international student I-20 Visa applications, maintaining accurate compliance and recordkeeping.
- Trained and supervised admissions support staff, while managing ACT! data tracking and updating website content via Adobe Dreamweaver.
Education
BA - Liberal Arts
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel
PowerPoint
Word)
Google Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Zoom
MS Teams
Mailchimp
ACT!
Session Lab
Hey Orca
Canva
Constant Contact
Adobe Dreamweaver
Social Media (LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
X/Twitter)
Team leadership
Client engagement
Strategic planning
Goal setting
Timeline
Founder & Co-Producer
Fair Play: A Concert for Justice
01.2018 - 2026Read More
Administrative/Program Coordinator
Center for Bronx Nonprofits: Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY
01.2016 - 01.2024Read More
Co-Founder/Managing Partner
Tuning Fork Creations, LLC, New York
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Assistant Director of Admissions, Chef’s Training Program
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts, New York, NY
01.2002 - 01.2013Read More
New School For Social Research
BA from Liberal Arts
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