Social Media Executive

NONPROFIT CONSULTANT GOAL ORIENTED **** - PRESENT

Performed grant compliance audit and analysis of data to diminish a discrepancy by

$280,000 and ensured grant and legal compliance by updating procedures and correcting tracking mechanisms.

Designed new housing program based on grant requirements including budget, documentation, training, reporting and analysis.

Reviewed and updated affiliate employee handbook to ensure local and federal requirements as well as guidelines from national organization. Assisting nonprofits in achieving their goals by ensuring internal integrity and a solid infrastructure.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REBUILDING TOGETHER LONG BEACH 2018 - 2020 Designed and implemented change management plan including succession plan and committee structure to lead organization through challenging times with staff and sudden departure of Board President.

Implemented and integrated CRM (Salesforce) throughout organization by performing data migration, field and page manipulation, training and documentation resulting in stronger infrastructure and a more efficient experience for staff, volunteers and recipients. Successfully created and implemented fund development plan that increased donors by 40% and bolstered online donations by 200% by initiating a Marketing strategy that utilized diverse social media platforms and collaboration with local nonprofits; redesigning website to be donor-centric; and developed unique events that raised funds, friends and visibility. Increased brand recognition in community by creating strategic relationships and networking resulting in a 100% increase in corporate sponsors and donors. Created annual budget, developed cashflow and prepared financial reports that were reviewed monthly with Board of Directors and worked closely with accountants to complete annual compilation and audited financials.

Providing safe and healthy housing for our neighbors Leading with integrity for 20+ years in nonprofit, business and education. Brings a unique and qualified lens to grant management, strategic planning, organizational operations, board leadership, financial oversight, budgeting and capacity building. Thrives in dynamic environments with a passion for increasing equity and empowering voices. Adept at building community and navigating cultural, geographic, economic and linguistic borders locally and internationally.

Maria Mazzenga Avellaneda

Nonprofit Leader

562-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Huntington Beach CA www.linkedin.com/in/maria-mazzenga-avellaneda

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

Certificate, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Peace Corps Costa Rica

PL Julian Middle School Bilingual Teacher Phoenix AZ Black Canyon School Youth Corrections Officer Phoenix AZ Mobil Oil Systems Analyst-Inside Sales Rep-Supervisor of Co Ops VA, CA, AZ PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

B.S. Quantitative Business Analysis

Maria Mazzenga Avellaneda 562-***-****

***************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PATHWAYS OF HOPE 2012 - 2016 Managed $2.1M budget, provided financial oversight for 7 individual program budgets and completed annual audit ensuring the financial health of the organization. Redesigned 2 existing and developed 5 new client-driven programs to increase individuals reached by 300% and raising an additional $3M in funding. Lead collaboration of 6 organizations in quest for government funding; supervised submission, compliance, reporting, budgeting and fund dispersement. Increased investments 100% over 4 years by cultivating relationships with local businesses, governmental agencies, community organizations and individual investors. Developed evaluation and data tracking metrics utilizing CRM platform that provided clear statistics and outcomes increasing grant compliance and retention. Working to end poverty and homelessness

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CORAZON 2002 - 2012

Created and implemented strategic plans for organizations in US and Mexico resulting in expansion from 3 to 5 communities, an additional 300+ participants served, development of 2 additional programs and a 10% increase in amount and quantity of scholarships. Designed and implemented a stakeholder management strategy to communicate and counteract negative information regarding the economic downturn, violence in Mexico and H1N1 flu pandemic.

Met strategic goal of doubling budget in 3 years by diversifying financial portfolio, creating effective operating and program budgets and implementing cost saving measures. Facilitated community focus groups, designed surveys and analyzed feedback to ensure programs met community needs resulting in a 40% increase in program participation. An international community development organization EDUCATION

MANAGER, SOMOS FAMILIA ORANGE COUNTY UNITED WAY 2001 - 2002 Reviewed grant submissions, recommended funding, monitored compliance, and supported grantees.

Developed strategic plan to identify community leaders, community needs and solutions and utilized this information to create financial literacy training and first-time homebuyers program for 150 individuals.

Promoted economic empowerment and self-sufficiency in 3 primarily Hispanic communities

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