Nadia Torres
Boston,MA
Summary
Energetic, dynamic professional with rich experience in Development and Human Capital Management, bringing a demonstrated commitment to DEI, servant leadership and engagement in the communities where she lives and works. A vibrant and effective presenter and educator, visionary leader for successful engagement, programming and development in mission driven work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Development & Program Leader
First Teacher (Fiscally Sponsored by TSNE )
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Developed annual fundraising plan, led fundraising efforts to support operations and programs, increasing budget 15-20% year over year;
- Enhanced donor, foundation and corporate relationships through stewardship, increasing funding and pro-bono support for programming and opportunities for team's capacity building,
- Developed compelling proposals for major donor and institutional funding, securing the Organizations' largest and new individual and foundation financial support for the mission work;
- Directed Budget, Finance, Fundraising (BFF) team, developing learning plans, with 100% of team members meeting their activity goals of grant co-writing, sponsor solicitations, and planning fundraising events;
- Led planning and execution of fundraisers, community events, including annual Community Connector, and roundtable conversations to build relationships with donors, prospects and foster culture of philanthropy internally by engaging staff;
- Established partnerships with local organizations, expanding collaborative opportunities and resources for programs;
- Collaborated on Leadership Circle, cross-functional Development team, Future Planning team, and with Advisory Council aligning shared leadership and responsibility with mission goals;
- Collected and maintained donor, prospect and participant data, analyzing for donor segmentation, stewardship, program development, proposals and reporting purposes.
- Designed and facilitated in-person and virtual bilingual Spanish programming, including workshops, playdates and wellness;
- Planned and led physical wellness activities for staff and community, initiating healthy activities to relieve caregiver stress and promote active family lifestyles;
- Promotion to Director (2024), successful increasing revenue, exemplifying mission and community leadership;
- Promotion to Assistant Director of Development (2023), a role created because of the conviction for growing the mission and Development opportunities while strengthening Spanish-Language Programming.
HCM Executive Relationship Manager II
ADP Comprehensive Services & ADP TotalSource (PEO)
04.2010 - 09.2017
- Developed and enhanced business partnerships by fully engaging and building trusting relationships with clients' decision makers as their Human Capital Management (HCM) Relationship Manager;
- Performed complex analysis of requirements for payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration to bring valuable solutions for employee relations matters, human resource policies, procedures, and compliance;
- Planned and updated client strategy to meet Client Company goals with services including onboarding, training & development, benefits & payroll administration, risk and compliance, retirement services;
- Planned and delivered successful rollouts of ADP HRIS technology, HR compliance training in English/Spanish;
- Consistently exceeded regional trends for Net Promoter Score (NPS 9+) and retention goals (>92%);
- Co-Chair, Downstate NY Diversity Council and ADP Adelante member;
- Captained teams for Fundraising active events including American Heart Association Climb for Air;
- Promotion to PEO-Implementation Consultant II (2012); Promotion to Relationship Manager I, II (2014, 2016)
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Customized risk mitigating solutions tailored to client personal and business needs through process of discovery, analysis, and presentation of solutions including life insurance, disability income insurance, LTD;
- FINRA Registered representative (Licenced 6, 63) for solutions including retirement and education funding vehicles;
- Presented financial literacy workshops for community organizations to educate adults and extend individual services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Regis College
College Preparatory Curriculum -
Boston Latin School
Skills
- Engaging Presentation Skills
- Consulting and Coaching
- Effective leadership
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Business Intelligence
- Non-profit Leadership
- Partnership Strategy
- Project Management
- Strong Communication
- Effects Collaboration
- Human Resources Expertise
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor (CGFI), Athletic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Timeline
Director of Development & Program Leader
First Teacher (Fiscally Sponsored by TSNE )
07.2022 - 10.2025
HCM Executive Relationship Manager II
ADP Comprehensive Services & ADP TotalSource (PEO)
04.2010 - 09.2017
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
01.2008 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Regis College
College Preparatory Curriculum -
Boston Latin School
Community Leadership Experience
- Harvard Graduate School of Education
Workshop Facilitator/FAM Conference Faculty (2024, 2025)
- Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD)
Skilled Volunteer, Jamaica Plain, MA (2021-2022)
- Rescue Haven Canine Rescue of Caldwell, NJ
Board Member, Foster, Volunteer (2014-2018)
- New York Road Runners, New York, NY
Marathoner and Volunteer (2013-2017)
- Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) New York
Vice President, Women of ALPFA & Community Affairs (2013-2017)
Top Clifton Strengths
Relator, Belief, Arranger, Intellection, Learner, Individualization, Ideation, Responsibility, Positivity, Strategic