Y. Isabel Gonzalez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Motivated nonprofit professional, with a deep-seeded passion for contributing towards a greater, more equitable society. Persuasive and open communicator with good planning, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Offering 15+ years of related experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Coordinator
InnerCity Struggle
12.2018 - Current
- Relaunched annual fundraising efforts for organization after 3 year hiatus that secured $170,000 in 2023 of unrestricted funds for continual progressive initiatives on behalf of high need East LA youth and families
- Managed budget preparation and directed development activities including organization's annual gala dinner
- Led trainings and developed tools, templates, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials to prep staff, Board of Directors and community partners on fundraising outreach efforts
- Conducted prospect research to identify potential new donors, expanding organization's funding sources and opportunities.
Senior Program Coordinator
youTHink, Zimmer Children's Museum
07.2014 - 12.2018
- Led team of colleagues on implementation of outreach efforts that bolstered consistent and reliable participation that annually demonstrated increase in participation of youth within youth programs
- Operated as liaison for youth and families, education/community partners and vendors in order to stimulate community engagement within youth leadership program
- Designed, implemented and monitored spreadsheets and reports that assisted in completion of grant submissions
- Tracked and reported programmatic goals to ensure compliance with grants
- Facilitated year-round youth services programming for workshops and events of 40-200+ students and community allies.
Secretary II, Clinical Service Division
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
06.2010 - 02.2014
- Organized logistical set up of trainings for over 100+ community stakeholders that provide educational resources and policy driven information for community serviced
- Created and translated forms, pamphlets, and posters using Microsoft Office software like Word, Excel and Publisher in English and Spanish for patients and parents/caregivers
- Provided clerical support for consultants that involved data entry, notetaking during team meetings, managed team calendars along with e-filing records of teams on and off-site activities.
Volunteer Coordinator/Fundraising Database Manager
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
07.2008 - 11.2008
- Cataloged headquarters financial spending in relation to voter outreach expenditure
- Directed 50 office volunteers on various duties, including phone banking and general office support
- Itemized campaign material, office equipment and general supplies for canvassers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Spanish Studies
Mount St. Mary's College
Los Angeles, CA05.2009
Skills
- Strategic planning-experienced in developing and implementing short and long term planning practices to meet clear and resolute goals
- Bilingual in Spanish (written/oral)
- Proficient in Mac, Microsoft Office, Outlook, G-Suite, Zoom, Canva and various social media platforms
Timeline
Development Coordinator
InnerCity Struggle
12.2018 - Current
Senior Program Coordinator
youTHink, Zimmer Children's Museum
07.2014 - 12.2018
Secretary II, Clinical Service Division
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
06.2010 - 02.2014
Volunteer Coordinator/Fundraising Database Manager
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
07.2008 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Spanish Studies
Mount St. Mary's College
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