NICOLE FISHER
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Nonprofit executive with extensive expertise in financial oversight and strategic program leadership. Strong background in board governance, grant management, and fiscal controls. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and develop high-performing teams, driving mission-driven impact for underserved communities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Executive Director
Moste: Motivating Our Students Through Experience
Los Angeles, California
01.2024 - Current
- Directed strategic and daily financial management for a nonprofit serving over 300 youth annually, overseeing budget planning, reporting, and operational accounting activities.
- Maintain compliance and controls for grants, donations, and corporate partnerships to ensure audit readiness.
- Oversee billing, accounts payable, and grant disbursement processes, while managing regular financial reporting cycles.
- Implement operational standards and financial tracking systems to facilitate growth and programming expansion.
- Review and analyze grant requirements to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Spearhead successful fundraising campaigns and stewardship outreach for accurate revenue recognition.
- Supervise the hiring, development, and evaluation of a team of three, fostering accountability and collaboration.
- Coordinated donor engagement to align with programmatic and financial objectives.
- Foster Board of Directors member engagement, facilitate quarterly board meetings, oversee committees, and guide strategic planning for board retreats to strengthen governance and organizational vision.
Classroom Educator
Roy Romer Middle School Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 12.2024
- Assessed student data to customize teaching strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Explained complex concepts clearly to improve student comprehension and engagement.
- Established and monitored academic goals, adjusting strategies to achieve benchmarks.
- Managed classroom technologies and assignments while maintaining accurate student records.
STEM & Humanities Magnet Program Lead Advisor
Roy Romer Middle School Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with School Leadership Council to determine school budgets and operational policies.
- Analyzed data to identify issues and implement solutions for three school-wide programs.
- Facilitated workshops to improve program quality and ensure compliance standards.
Risk Management Insurance Manager
Traxler & Tong LLC
San Anselmo, CA
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Cultivated client relationships with investors, project managers, contractors, and insurance agents.
- Executed due diligence on client portfolios using specialized databases and organized documentation.
- Synthesized, proofread, edited, and formatted comprehensive reports and correspondence for stakeholders.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google applications
- CMR management systems
- Grant compliance
- Budget planning
- Financial management
- Data analysis
Certification
Executive Director Leadership Institute Certification, ESC (Executive Service Corps)
Timeline
Executive Director
Moste: Motivating Our Students Through Experience
01.2024 - Current
STEM & Humanities Magnet Program Lead Advisor
Roy Romer Middle School Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2019 - 12.2023
Classroom Educator
Roy Romer Middle School Los Angeles Unified School District
10.2018 - 12.2024
Risk Management Insurance Manager
Traxler & Tong LLC
04.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Berkeley