Monica Simpson

Experience

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  The Lesbian & Gay Community Center

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  ♦ Maintained day-to-day operations of the center♦ Developed and managed a wide range of marketing tools, including promotional materials, direct mail pieces, and website content♦ Created diversity training models for the organization ♦ Facilitated trainings and workshops on various topics ♦ Assisted in budget development.♦ Provided leadership and direction to associates and volunteers ♦ Maintained day to day operations of the facility. ♦ Developed and managed a wide range of marketing tools, including promotional materials, direct-mail pieces, and web site content. ♦ Created diversity training models for the organization. ♦ Facilitated trainings and workshops on various topics. ♦ Assisted in budget development. ♦ Provided leadership and direction to associates and volunteers.

  • Operations Director & Acting Executive Director

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Director of Operations

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  • Volunteer

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
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  Lesbian & Gay Community Center

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Operations Administrator
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  Q-Notes

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Staff Writer & Administrative Assistant

  ♦ Maintained day-to-day operations of the office ♦ Researched and provided political analysis for news stories ♦ Created feature and news stories♦ Assisted publisher and editor in layout and story development

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  Grassroots Leadership

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Ujamaa Coordinator

  ♦ Developed young black philanthropists, fundraisers, and activists through program curriculum♦ Communicated with foundation and organizational program officers to solicit participants and funding ♦ Planned and facilitated regional and national retreats and workshops ♦ Assisted in managing budget

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  Grassroots Leadership

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Grassroots Fundraising Coordinator

  ♦ Developed national fundraising strategy and created annual development plan ♦ Created first renewal program for the organization, helping to retain current donors♦ Researched and prepared analytical reports outlining all progress and facets of the fundraising process ♦ Worked with finance committee members to devise and manage annual budget♦ Reported to and cultivated relationships with regional and national foundations♦ Planned creative events to promote the work of the organization ♦ Supervised fundraising interns and created curriculum for Development Director of Color Fellowship Show less

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  SisterSong

  Oct 2010 - now

  ♦ Develops Reproductive Justice training curricula and travels the nation speaking and training thousands♦ Coordinates collective online and in-person actions on current RJ issues♦ Writes and publishes articles offering RJ thought leadership and public awareness-building♦ Amplifies little-known RJ issues and voices♦ Leads and joins efforts to advocate for RJ-friendly policy on local, regional, and national levels♦ Builds impactful intra- and cross-movement collaborations involving dozens of organizations♦ Represents the RJ community to the United Nations, US government, media, and influential leaders♦ Oversees all programming, including the largest convening of women of color working on RJ, the only convening of the movement’s leaders, and collaborations for black and Southern RJ♦ Created and leads the nation’s only program facilitating artists of color to create artwork to advance RJ♦ Oversees all day-to-day operations, participates in strategic planning, and manages staff and interns♦ Works with finance committee to set and manage annual budget and maintain financial accountability.♦ Works with Board of Directors to create annual development plan and manages fundraising Show less

  • Executve Director

    Jan 2013 - now

  • Interim Executive Director

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Deputy Coordinator

    Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Development Coordinator

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2011